What Chinese Intelligence Circles Are Saying About Trump’s China Visit
Analyses by Chinese think tanks and intelligence agencies, based on political developments in May 2026, indicate a cautious and pragmatic view of US President...
Is Taiwan Already Independent? Understanding the China Taiwan Dispute
The issue of Taiwan remains one of the most sensitive and strategically important disputes in international politics. The debate over whether Taiwan is already...
Trump Xi Summit Highlights Path to US China Competition Without Conflict
The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing comes at a time of growing strategic rivalry between the...
Li Keqiang Meets US Senators: China Pushes US Cooperation Over Confrontation
The meeting between Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and a delegation of US senators led by Steve Daines in Beijing on Thursday, May 7, 2026,...
Trump visit and China’s diplomatic discourse: a primer
Just a few days before President Trump was to arrive in Beijing as per Trump’s previous itinerary (March 31-April 2), the mood in China—as...
Japan needs ASEAN’s industrial geography more than ever
Japan’s economic security strategy is entering a harder phase. For much of the past decade, Tokyo’s supply chain policy has been framed around diversification...
Visa Pressure Diplomacy: United States Signals Tough New Measures Against China Over Deportations
Tensions between the United States and China are set to deepen as Washington prepares potential visa sanctions in response to what it describes as...
China’s Growth Slows as Population Shrinks and Spending Stays Weak
China’s economy is still growing at around 5% in 2025 and early 2026. This shows some strength despite trade tensions and global problems.
But this...
China condemns Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s controversial visit to Eswatini
Beijing launched a sharp diplomatic attack, strongly condemning Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit on Saturday, May 2, 2026, to the Kingdom of Eswatini in...
China’s security model blends tech, community, and digital growth
China currently boasts one of the lowest rates of homicide, violent crime, and gun and explosive incidents globally. The Chinese-style sense of security is...