China’s Geopolitical Role in the Red Sea: Trade Routes, Security, and Strategic Influence
The Red Sea is strategically important in global geopolitics due to its role as a major maritime corridor connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe. Through...
Taiwan Tensions Rise as Opposition Leader Heads to China for ‘Peace Mission’
A high stakes political visit is unfolding as Taiwan's opposition leader travels to mainland China, highlighting deep divisions within the island and intensifying pressure...
The Unwarranted Iran War: US-China Stakes, Regional Costs, Global Losses
Originally set for March, the high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping was postponed for about "five or six...
China’s People-Centered vs. Election-Focused: A Tale of Two Systems
In my observation of China’s development process, there’s the most impressive aspect of its truth-seeking and down-to-earth manner, which is embedded into the daily...
Why does the Chinese leadership emphasize the correct understanding of governance performance?
The Chinese leadership, under President Xi Jinping, emphasizes a correct understanding of governance performance to bolster the legitimacy of the Communist Party, ensure sustainable...
Decoding China’s Position on the U.S.-Israeli War Against Iran
The launch of large-scale US and Israeli strikes against Iran starting on February 28 enters the second month now. It is undeniable that the...
South Korea’s Strategic Bind During the American-Iranian War
South Korea, a major ally of the United States, is one of the countries facing the spillover of the 2026 American-Iranian War. Alongside much...
Beijing’s “Four Beliefs” Campaign: How the CCP Promotes Loyalty to Xi Jinping Across the Global South
The Communist Party of China is focused on disseminating the Sixings experience, or in simplified Pinyin Chinese, Sixings Xin or Sì jìn sì xìn...
Beijing’s forever wait for a Trump visit: zero enthusiasm, low expectation
The news is just filtering in that the US president will now be visiting China for two days—not three, as planned earlier—May 14-15. As...
As Washington Escalates, Beijing Waits: China’s Strategic Silence in the Middle East War
Before the United States and Israel launched their operations against Iran on 28 February, international assessments of the possible consequences of war were deeply...