China
Beijing politics, the Party apparatus, the mainland economy, cross-Strait relations and China in the world.
CPEC 2.0: Green Ambitions vs. Debt Realities in Pakistan
Pakistan's CPEC power projects have left it with soaring circular debt and unreliable electricity. Phase 2 pivots to renewables, but old pro
China's Hami Nuclear Expansion: Hardening Deterrent for Taiwan Contingency
China is constructing over 80 launch pads and command hubs at its Hami nuclear silo field in Xinjiang to harden its deterrent. The expansion
Taiwan Busts Smuggling Ring Using Japan Route to Ship Nvidia AI Chips to China
Taiwanese prosecutors busted a smuggling ring that used Japan as a transit point to funnel Super Micro servers loaded with restricted Nvidia
China's New Import Rules Reshape Agricultural Supply Chains Across Asia
China's updated import rules are restructuring agricultural supply chains across Asia. Brazil and Thailand thrive with compliance, while Vie
Beijing's Diplomatic Surge: Visibility Without Real Influence
A flurry of state visits to Beijing has positioned China as a global diplomatic hub. But analysts argue the optics mask limited influence on
US and China Intensify Quantum Race with Competing Investment Drives
Shares of Chinese quantum computing firms surged after the US announced a $2 billion funding package for nine American companies. Beijing is
Resource Dominance Reshapes Trump's Strategy Toward China
The Trump-Xi summit revealed a new era of resource diplomacy, with China agreeing to buy US$17 billion in US agricultural products annually.
Xi Jinping's Endorsement of MAGA Signals Strategic Shift in US-China Relations
Xi Jinping openly endorsed the MAGA movement during a state banquet, comparing it to China's national rejuvenation. This unprecedented prais
Xi Jinping's Patient Strategy Reshapes Global Power Dynamics
Xi Jinping's strategic patience has positioned China as the central node in global power dynamics, with both Russia and the US seeking Beiji
Beijing Blocks Nvidia's RTX 5090D V2 to Boost Domestic Chip Makers
Beijing has banned imports of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090D V2, a card tailored for the Chinese market. The move aims to boost domestic rivals
Xi and Putin Push Multipolar Vision in Beijing, but Asymmetry Grows
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to advocate for a multipolar world order. Despite decades of cooperation, Russia's junior role
British Steel Nationalization Threatens China's Tariff Bypass Strategy
Jingye Group's 2020 acquisition of British Steel aimed to bypass US tariffs on Chinese steel. The UK government's nationalization bill now t