More: China
Waves of Change: The Philippines, Domestic Politics, and the China Challenge
In May 2025, at the oath-taking ceremony of newly promoted Philippine Coast Guard Officers (PCG), Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his...
China’s Gulf Strategy Tested by the Israel-Iran Conflict
Since becoming a net oil importer in 1993, China has deepened its ties with the Gulf, transforming the region from a peripheral energy supplier...
Trump’s Tariffs Threat to the Global South
After agreeing to suspend the “reciprocal” duties for 90 days — till early July — Trump threatened to set country-specific tariff rates. By making...
The Path to Resolving Global Conflicts Lies in Diplomacy
In an era marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, the world faces three major flashpoints that threaten global stability: the Israel-Iran conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war,...
The DeepSeek Ban Case: A Reminder for China
In the era of artificial intelligence development, data has become a highly valuable resource. Data protection has become a crucial and sensitive issue in...
Vietnam and China’s Railway Diplomacy: High-Speed Projects, Not Small Risks
In recent years, Vietnam has been promoting railway infrastructure development projects as an essential part of its strategy to modernize the economy and integrate...
Sinopec and Sri Lanka: Strategic Investment or a New Face of Dependency?
Authors: Akshita Malik and Dr. Karamala Areesh Kumar*
Sri Lanka’s economic downfall in 2022, marked by its first-ever sovereign debt default, cast a harsh spotlight...
Balancing Steel and Silk: Small-State Defense Strategy in the Taiwan Strait
Flying Between the Cracks of Giants
Singapore’s defense relationship with Taiwan is one of the Indo-Pacific’s most discreet yet enduring military partnerships. Since 1975, under...
China-Africa Relations: A New Chapter of Solidarity, Development, and Shared Future
In a world grappling with geopolitical rivalry, rising protectionism, and development disparities, the relationship between China and Africa stands as a shining example of...
China’s Influence Grows in Middle East: Peace Efforts Between Israel and Iran
China could play a major role in de-escalating the conflict between Israel and Iran, as China is currently the most important party to mediate...