Chinese Intelligence Examines Vatican Moves in Africa and Their Impact on CCP Interests
Chinese intelligence and security circles view the Vatican's increased activity in Africa as a complex soft strategic challenge, one that transcends the religious dimension...
Rivalry at a Chokepoint: China and the U.S. Clash in the Strait of Hormuz
China's entry into the tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz in April 2026 was no longer merely cautious diplomacy or statements of condemnation but...
Vatican Opens Permanent Mission in China: The Loyalist and Pro-Beijing Catholics
Understanding the current relationship between the Vatican and China requires examining the delicate intersections between religious sovereignty and political allegiance, necessitating a careful and...
How China Exploits Trump’s Remarks on the Pope to Highlight Washington’s Religion-Politics Divide
China is exploiting the escalating tension between US President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost) to bolster its image as a force...
China can play a supportive role in Egypt’s “Decent Life” initiative
China can play a supportive role in Egypt's Decent Life initiative, launched by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to promote development. This ultimately contributes...
China and Israel’s warning that will continue its attempts to overthrow the Iranian government
Research centers affiliated with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army are closely monitoring developments in Israeli intelligence strategy, under the leadership of David Barnea, particularly...
The Chinese navy’s confrontation with the Israeli naval commando unit Shayetet 13 in the Red Sea after the Iran War
The confrontation between the Chinese navy and the Israeli naval commando unit (Shayetet 13) is not a shot for a shot but rather a...
Chinese response to Israel’s implementation of the Gaza playbook to wipe out towns in southern Lebanon
China has taken a firm stance against the Israeli escalation in Lebanon, strongly warning against the region becoming a second Gaza and considering the...
China Sees New Mossad Chief as Signal of Intelligence Militarization and Expanding Israeli Defense Ties to Taiwan
The appointment of Roman Gofman as the new head of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency comes at a time of heightened tensions between Beijing and...
Chinese Media Question Strategic Motives Behind Egyptian FM’s U.S. Visit with Rubio
Chinese media and think tanks focused on the Middle East paid close attention to the talks between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty and his...