Can Quad be Effective against Incremental Encroachment of China in Indo-Pacific Region?

The ‘Incremental Encroachment Strategy’ of China exhibited in South China Sea (SCS) is a serious concern not only to the countries directly affected by losing their...

Peace on the Korean Peninsula requires the consensus of all parties involved

Authors: Yang Yizhong & Paul Wang On December 16, China and Russia proposed that the UN Security Council lift a ban on North Korea’s exporting statues, especially...

Hong Kong: No more China’s disheartened capitalism, please

Hong Kong's unrest started in June 2019. It was triggered by the plans to allow extradition to mainland China. Critics felt this could compromise judicial autonomy...

China struggles to fend off allegations of debt trap diplomacy

Desperate for cash, Tajikistan is about to sell yet another vital asset to China at a time that countries like Sri Lanka and the Maldives are...

Standing up to China: Czech mayor sets a high bar

A Czech mayor’s refusal to endorse Beijing’s One China policy potentially sets a high bar as Western powers grapple with how to respond to allegations of...

Old wine in new bottles: Chinese containment policy in South Asia

A lot of discussion in international relations scholarship is concentrated upon how US maximizing its security presence in the Asia-Pacific region. It is trying to contain, growing...

How Australia is becoming China’s Australia

If it were not for China, Australia’s population inroad scheme would take a serious hit. Out of more than 0.7 million international students, more than 30%...

The Korean Peninsula needs more peace talks rather than game drills

Authors: Wang Li & Yang Yi-zhong & Chen Yiling Although military drill is legitimate and often conducts internationally, it is still required to be transparent and cautious....

It’s when not if China’s Middle Eastern tightrope snaps

China is manoeuvring to avoid being sucked into the Middle East’s numerous disputes amid mounting debate in Beijing on whether the People’s Republic will be able...

Implications of French President’s Visit to China on the International Arena

French President Emmanuel Macron pursues a policy of opening up to China and solving problems that may arise peacefully and diplomatically. France and Germany are the...

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