South China Sea Arbitration: Tensions Flare at 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue
The 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue highlights ongoing friction over the South China Sea arbitration ruling and the role of extra-regional powers in Asian security.
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UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s China Visit: Turning Momentum into Results
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s visit to the Chinese mainland aims to transform diplomatic momentum into tangible results in trade, investment, and climate cooperation.
Regional Security or Historical Accountability? Japan’s Unanswered Questions
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s push for a larger role in regional security is met with questions over Japan’s failure to address its wartime history.
Japan’s Security Ambitions Clash With Historical Legacy at Shangri-La Dialogue
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s call for a larger regional security role at the Shangri-La Dialogue sparked debate over Japan’s wartime accountability and historical debts.
2026 Shangri-La Dialogue: Navigating Asia’s Security Amid Global Turmoil
As the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue begins in Singapore, Asia faces a critical choice between bloc confrontation and a future of inclusive security amid global instability.
China-Canada Relations: Testing the Path Toward Sustainable Cooperation
Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Canada marks a pivotal moment as the two nations seek to move from a diplomatic thaw to a sustainable strategic partnership focused on economic sovereignty.
China Launches Global Partnership for Poverty Alleviation and Development
China launches the GPPAD with 53 countries and 9 organizations to combat global multidimensional poverty using its successful development playbook.
China and Pakistan: Pioneering a Green Future for the Global South
As China and Pakistan mark 75 years of diplomatic relations, they are forging a new path in climate cooperation to lead the Global South toward sustainability.
Beijing Emerges as a Central Hub for Global Diplomacy
Beijing’s role as a global diplomatic hub is highlighted by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent state visit to the Chinese mainland.
Strategic Stability: A New Vision for China-US Relations
Following President Donald Trump’s visit to the Chinese mainland, President Xi Jinping proposes a framework of “strategic stability” to reshape bilateral ties and global geopolitics.
Beyond Zero-Sum: 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue Seeks New Era of Asian Stability
As the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue opens in Singapore, Asia looks to move beyond zero-sum thinking toward constructive strategic stability and maritime cooperation.
China-Pakistan Ties at 75: Transitioning from Strategic Trust to Economic Transformation
Marking 75 years of relations, China and Pakistan are evolving their partnership toward industrialization and strategic economic restructuring through CPEC’s second phase.
Taming Stagflation and Debt: The Daunting Task Facing New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh
Kevin Warsh takes the helm of the Federal Reserve amid risks of stagflation, rising national debt, and questions over US financial dominance.
Japan and Philippines Eye Landmark Security Pact During Presidential Visit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is visiting Japan to discuss a landmark defense intelligence agreement (GSOMIA), signaling a strategic shift in Asia’s security landscape.
China and Serbia Reinforce Ironclad Friendship During High-Level State Visit
President Aleksandar Vučić’s state visit to China strengthens the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on emerging industries, transportation, and cultural ties.
China’s Economic Evolution: Domestic Consumption Drives Future Growth
China is transitioning from an export-led model to one driven by domestic demand, with consumption becoming the central engine of economic growth in 2026.
Chinese EVs Reach Historic 15% European Market Share Amid Tariff Tensions
Chinese EV brands have hit a historic 15% market share in Europe, raising questions about whether EU tariffs will compromise the region’s green energy goals.
Africa’s Hunger Paradox: Moving From Emergency Aid to Systemic Resilience
On World Hunger Day 2026, we examine the systemic failures driving food insecurity in Africa and why arable land alone isn’t enough to end hunger.
Africa’s Path to Food Security: Moving From Emergency Aid to Systemic Reform
On World Hunger Day 2026, the focus turns to Africa’s potential to end food insecurity by addressing systemic failures and moving beyond short-term emergency aid.
China Champions Multilateralism and Inclusive Governance at UN Security Council
During its UN Security Council presidency in May 2026, China outlines a vision for a UN-centered international system focusing on inclusivity and the Global South.