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Hanoi is building Southeast Asia’s pre-eminent sea power
The recent maritime cooperation renewal between Vietnam and Russia (2026-2030) is deliberately pushing Vietnam to become Southeast Asia’s dominant sea power, propelled by South...
Why Dalian’s Summer Davos Matters for the Global South and Middle East After the Iran War
The Summer Davos Forum (the annual meeting of the new champions) in Dalian, China, represents a prominent strategic platform, reinforcing Beijing's role as a...
Why China Can Wait in Its Energy Deal with Russia
Authors: Kung Chan and Yang Xite*
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent state visit to China, which was his first foreign trip of 2026, is a...
Japan’s New Security Strategy: China’s Response, Taiwan, and U.S. Influence
China officially objected through its Foreign Ministry to the Japanese draft resolution to increase armaments and abandon Japan's post-World War II commitment not to...
CPEC 2.0: Strategic Infrastructure or Strategic Vulnerability? A Geopolitical Reassessment
As the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) enters its second phase in 2026, marking 75 years of bilateral diplomatic relations, the project presents itself as...
G7 Launches Critical Minerals Alliance to Reduce Dependence on China
Leaders of the Group of Seven agreed to deepen cooperation on critical minerals and establish a new coordination platform aimed at reducing reliance on...
China Calls for Greater Global South Representation at United Nations
China has called for stronger representation of developing countries at the United Nations, arguing that emerging economies remain underrepresented in global governance institutions. Speaking...
China Expands Yuan Global Use and Tightens Financial Risk Controls
China unveiled a series of measures to accelerate the global use of the yuan and strengthen oversight of financial risks during the annual Lujiazui...
Gwadar’s Emergence: Strategic Opportunity or Geopolitical Flashpoint for Regional Trade?
Gwadar Port's 2026 trajectory presents a compelling narrative: a transformative maritime hub designed to decongest the Strait of Hormuz, provide Central Asian landlocked nations...
China’s stance on the US-Iran agreement and its terms
Beijing warmly welcomes the peace agreement and memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, considering it an important step toward de-escalating regional...