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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...
Iran War Fuel Shock Boosts Europe EV Sales but Momentum Uncertain
Europe’s electric vehicle market has been evolving rapidly due to tighter emissions rules, expanding charging infrastructure, and the entry of cheaper models, especially from...
US Iran Peace Deal Lifts Asian Stocks and Sends Oil Prices Lower
Markets have closely monitored tensions between the United States and Iran since the conflict disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the...
Gulf States Rush to Reduce Hormuz Dependence After Iran War Shock
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important energy chokepoints, carrying roughly a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas...
Taiwan Seeks Faster US Arms Approval as Lai Rejects China Pressure
China considers Taiwan part of its territory and has pledged to achieve unification, refusing to rule out the use of force. Taiwan, a self...
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...
Brexit at 10: UK Exporters Still Struggle With Trade Barriers and Slower Growth
Ten years after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, many British businesses are still adapting to a trading environment marked by...
US Iran Deal Includes $300 Billion Investment Fund With Over Half Already Committed
The United States and Iran are preparing to sign a framework agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and...
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...