China
Will North Korea annoy China, having sent troops to fight alongside Russia?
A month after the first report on North Korean troops being deployed to Russia, the United States and South Korea have confirmed that these troops have engaged in combat against…
China’s Pacific aid is rebounding and recalibrated
After a pandemic-induced lull in spending and new project commitments, China’s Pacific aid engagement has rebounded. With increased spending and a surge in new infrastructure…
Reading between the lines of Xi and Biden’s last meeting
The consequences of Donald Trump’s impending return overshadowed most reports of Xi Jinping’s likely last meeting with Joe Biden at the weekend. The change on the horizon perhaps…
China makes a statement at the Zhuhai air show
Hundreds of thousands of attendees will see Beijing make a powerful statement about its military and industrial might this week as Zhuhai Jinwan Airport hosts the 15th China…
Check, but not check-mate: Indonesia’s nine-dash line mistake
Has Indonesia surrendered its position on the South China Sea?Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited China this week, and on 9 November Beijing released a joint statement…
The West’s unfounded Chussia Anxiety
Since Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin announced their “friendship without limits” in February 2022 on the eve of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it has become commonplace among many…
New players on the bloc: Is BRICS+ a critical challenge?
The recent BRICS+ summit in Kazan, Russia, was attended by representatives from 32 countries, with 24 heads of state present. The summit was not only a major diplomatic event for…
ASEAN countries confront Chinese export glut
Developed Western and East Asian economies are not the only countries dealing with the deleterious second-order consequences from China’s overcapacity affliction. The…
Lost in translation: China’s elite-centric approach in Cambodia
China has become Cambodia’s most influential partner in the past decade, driving development through massive investment, trade, and aid. Beijing’s landmark Belt and Road…
China’s language diplomacy in Papua New Guinea
As China extends its global influence, Papua New Guinea, the largest Pacific Island nation, has become a significant focus. Beyond roads, bridges, and ports under the Belt and…