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From one energy crisis to another: Europe’s dependence problem
The latest energy crisis stemming from the war in Iran and the ensuing closure of the strait of Hormuz is shining a light on...
Rivalry at a Chokepoint: China and the U.S. Clash in the Strait of Hormuz
China's entry into the tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz in April 2026 was no longer merely cautious diplomacy or statements of condemnation but...
China Praises African States for Blocking Taiwan President’s Flight, Forcing Trip Cancellation
Tensions between China and Taiwan have intensified after Lai Ching-te was forced to cancel a planned diplomatic visit to Eswatini due to denied overflight...
The Strait as Fault Line: How Iran is Using Hormuz to Farm Sino-American Friction
There is a reading of what Iran is doing at the Strait of Hormuz that has become almost reflexive in commentary: Tehran is challenging...
Why the US is really after China in Iran
Since the US-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28 and since it went downhill from there — unlike the operation in Venezuela —...
From dance floors to kitchen floors: Chinese robot firms now tackle household chores
Humanoid machines demonstrated their ability to pick up litter and sort flowers on Tuesday in Beijing, showcasing how robots might assist with household tasks....
Trump’s China Strategy Drifts as Tariff Push Falters and Policy Signals Clash
When Donald Trump returned to office in 2025, he promised to reset ties with China through aggressive tariffs, accusing Beijing of unfair trade practices....
Xi’s Free Masterclass: The War China Won Without Fighting
While the United States was burning through cruise missiles, threatening to destroy Iranian civilization, and watching its vice president shuttle between Budapest and Islamabad...
Vatican Opens Permanent Mission in China: The Loyalist and Pro-Beijing Catholics
Understanding the current relationship between the Vatican and China requires examining the delicate intersections between religious sovereignty and political allegiance, necessitating a careful and...
How China Is Positioning Itself Ahead of the Trump–Xi Summit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has just concluded a two-day visit (April 9–10) to North Korea, in his first trip to Pyongyang in more...