China in the Middle East: Logistics Access or Strategic Expansion?
China manages its logistical presence in the Middle East through a strategy of using civilian ports for long-term military purposes to safeguard its interests...
China’s Defense Strategy in Asia and the Middle East
China employs a dual defense strategy focused on securing energy routes and protecting economic interests. In the Middle East, it strengthens its presence through...
Why China Matters in Trump’s Iran and Pakistan Negotiations
China is playing the role of diplomatic mediator through Pakistan to reduce American influence and promote a multipolar world order led by China and...
Xi Jinping’s Temple of Heaven Message to Trump: Chinese Modernization, Harmony, and the Global South
Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need to accelerate the construction of a Chinese intellectual system in the fields of philosophy and social...
Trump’s Taiwan Threats: US Arms Freeze, China Tensions, and Taiwan’s Military Future
President Trump's threat to Taiwan, using the threat of arms sales and halting military deals between Taiwan and the United States, came in the...
Why China Gave Trump a Cooler Reception Than in 2017
The Chinese diplomatic reception of President Trump differed from previous visits by American presidents. The Chinese perception of Trump had shifted compared to his...
US Gulf Defense Deals Aim to Curb China’s Middle East Expansion
The appointment of Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf as special envoy for Chinese affairs is directly linked to the failure of US President Donald Trump's...
China, Iran, UAE: Barakah Reactor Threat Analysis
Chinese intelligence and military agencies consider Iran's targeting of the UAE's Barakah nuclear reactor after the Beijing summit to be a multi-faceted Iranian deterrent...
US Delegation Dumped Chinese Gifts Before Trump Flight Reflects the Deep US-China Distrust
The US delegation's disposal of Chinese gifts by throwing them in the trash represents a strict security and protocol measure reflecting the deep distrust...
Why Putin Visited China 48 Hours After Trump’s China Trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing, the Chinese capital, for a two-day official visit on May 19 and 20, 2026, just 48 hours...