Learning from Nasser: How to Stop Pyongyang’s War of Attrition
When Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser launched his “War of Attrition” between 1969 and 1970, he was aware that he could not defeat Israel...
Policy Directions and Strategic Adjustments in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan
The “plenary sessions” of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee play a crucial role in determining the country’s future policy direction, and if one...
Together for Tomorrow: Global Governance Initiative’s Vision
On September 1, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), the fourth in China’s Global Initiative Series, at an expanded...
Why the World is Watching China’s 2025 Plenary Session
At present, China remains in a phase of development where strategic opportunities exist alongside risks and challenges, while uncertainties and unforeseen factors are rising....
Behind the Communiqué: What China’s Latest Party Plenum Reveals About Its Economic Future
All eyes are on Beijing as the Communist Party of China (CPC) convenes to outline the next five years. These meetings take place amidst...
Blueprint for a Modern China: The 15th Five-Year Plan and the 2035 Vision
Looking ahead, the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) will be critical as China’s mission to reinforce the foundations and push ahead on all fronts toward...
Xi Steps Into the Spotlight as Trump Skips APEC Summit
As U.S. President Donald Trump’s Air Force One departed South Korea, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in...
Taiwan Is for Sale
The world is closely watching the potential meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping, which could take place at the APEC summit at the end...
China Declares Taiwan Restoration Day: What It Means
On Friday, October 24, 2025, the “Chinese National Legislature” voted to designate October 25 as a (Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration). Designating this day...
China-India rapprochement is a headwind to Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy
Authors: Minh Do and Dieu Linh Nguyen*
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi, followed by handshakes between Chinese President Xi Jinping and...