East Asia

Some considerations on Xianggang (known as Hong Kong)

Imperialism in its most hideous forms - i.e. colonialism and neo-colonialism - is like a leopard that cannot change its spots. The recent events regarding...

Xi Jinping’s approach on his predecessor Deng Xiaoping

I believe that Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his principle of openness have surpassed the principle of his predecessor Deng Xiaoping, the pioneer of...

Mainland scholars react to Putin mentioning China during the Carlson interview

“Ludicrous,” “useful idiot,” “Trump’s agent,” “Putin collaborator,” “absurd” etc. are some extreme reactions from the US/European political elite on the “scandalous” two-hour long “talk...

The rationale behind China’s alignment with the Global South

Over the past decade, the rise of China has not only been seen as a comprehensive challenge to the U.S. hegemony, but also Beijing’s...

Navigating India-China Economic Relations: Scrutiny, Investment, and Policy Outlook

India's economic relationship with China has undergone rapid transformation in recent decades,  reflecting broader shifts in global geopolitics and economic strategies. Bilateral trade grew...

Two Sessions in China having deep impact on China as well as globally

China's annual "two sessions," a highly anticipated event on the country's political calendar, began on Monday with the opening of the second session of...

Cross-Straits Relations have become more Dynamic and Volatile – Here are Four Reasons Why

Contemporary China-Taiwan cross-Straits relations have become a significant defining feature of regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific, and are an equally important bone...

Chinese-style modernization and its path of development and progress

The philosophy of “Chinese modernization” or “Chinese-style modernization” is unique in my own opinion, whereas we can find many differences/characteristics that China shows in...

Why China is not an Asian regional power

By the late 2000s China could no longer hide its growing economic and military might. A decade and a half later, its actions have...

The “necklace” along the Silk Road

How many Chinese are there in the world outside their homeland? Speaking of overseas Chinese - be they of Chinese citizenship or origin -...

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