China’s Religious Diplomacy: Al-Azhar Mediation in the Iran-Saudi Divide
Beijing’s vision for protecting religious diversity from political manipulation and incitement in the Middle East is based on the principle of comprehensive security and...
China Warns of Foreign Espionage Disguised as Research as Authorities Uncover Cross-Border Smuggling Network
In early October 2026, the Chinese Ministry of State Security MSS (the intelligence agency) warned of escalating security and biological threats to national security,...
Israel’s Elections: Who Does China Want to Win, and What Is at Stake for Beijing?
Chinese think tanks and strategic and intelligence circles, such as the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) and the Chinese Academy of Social...
China Challenges Europe’s Deportation Policies, Promotes Xi’s Global Security Vision and South-South Cooperation
Analytical readings from Chinese think tanks and strategic circles, such as the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and the China Institute of International...
Egypt’s 2026 Forum: Parallels With Beijing’s Model of People’s Democracy and Political Consultation
The launch of the “Egypt 2026 Forum” in the New Administrative Capital (from October 19 to 24, 2026) has garnered significant attention from Chinese...
China’s Strategic View of Egypt: Sisi’s Leadership Doctrine and the Global South’s Push for Independence
Chinese think tanks and strategic and security circles (particularly those affiliated with the People's Liberation Army and intelligence institutes linked to the Chinese Ministry...
China Challenges Israeli Settlements as West Bank Tensions Test Beijing’s Middle East Policy
China categorically rejects Israel's settlement policy, deeming it illegal and an obstacle to peace. This stance is part of Beijing's broader strategic vision for...
China’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire: Can Beijing Help Secure a Lasting Truce?
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire in the energy sector between Russia and Ukraine had taken effect,...
China Tests ‘Iron Triangle’ System to Counter Drone Swarms in Major Military Exercise
The Chinese Iron Triangle system is the latest integrated air defense system unveiled by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLAAF) in October 2026 to...
North Korea’s New Missile Threat: What It Means for China, Taiwan and US Defenses
The intelligence and data centers, the Academy of Military Sciences, the Rocket Force, and the intelligence, military, and security apparatus of the People's Liberation...