The revival of Japanese militarism: A crisis or an opportunity for China?
The historic gains made by Japan's ruling coalition in this election have determined the country's path toward self-armament and the revival of militarism. If...
Canada and South Korea’s Long Game: A Middle-Power Strategy for Two Regions
For much of the past decade, security cooperation between Canada and South Korea has been treated as a peripheral matter. Yet, such an assumption...
China Sharpens Taiwan Rhetoric, Backs Reunification Forces
Background
China has stepped up its political and military language toward Taiwan, reiterating its claim over the self-governed island and warning against any move toward...
What’s at Stake in Japan’s Pivotal Election
Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is aiming for power in an upcoming national election, with polls indicating a significant win for her...
The Chinese Model in the Developing World: Motives and Momentum
The “Chinese model” in universities in the Global South refers to a set of educational cooperation and partnership mechanisms aimed at enhancing China's cultural,...
How the 2026 CPC–KMT Think Tanks Forum Could Shape Cross-Strait Cooperation
The Chinese Think Tank Forum was held in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with the participation of think tanks affiliated with the...
China’s Aerospace Times Feipeng Pushes Global Expansion as Domestic Drone Market Heats Up
Chinese civil drone maker Aerospace Times Feipeng is accelerating its push into overseas markets, targeting Southeast Asia and the Middle East as fierce competition...
Lai says Taiwan should seek trade ties with democracies, not China
Taiwan must look to fellow democracies rather than China for trade and economic cooperation, President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday, as his government outlined...
China’s Maritime Pincer from the Malacca Strait to the Mediterranean
The Ream naval base in Cambodia is part of “China's String of Pearls strategy”, a naval military strategy of the People's Liberation Army (PLA)...
Belt and Road Becomes Key Tool in China’s Push to Enforce One-China Policy
China employs an intensive diplomatic and economic strategy with countries of the Global South (Africa, Arab states, Latin America, and Asia) to solidify the...