US Seeks India’s Participation in ‘NATO Plus’ Ahead of Modi-Biden Meeting, Raising Concerns Over New Delhi’s Strategic Autonomy

In anticipation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Washington, the United States has intensified its efforts to court India. The US ambassador to India has praised the relationship between the two countries, referring to India as “one of Washington’s closest allies.” The ambassador also emphasized the importance of deepening defense cooperation and […]

Chinese Defense Minister boosts ASEAN-China defense cooperation during Singapore visit

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu visited Singapore and held a meeting with Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen on Thursday, prior to the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue. The focus of the discussion was to establish a hotline between the two countries, aimed at strengthening mutual understanding, trust, and enhancing defense cooperation between ASEAN and China. […]

10th China-Africa Think Tanks Forum kicks off as runup for the FOCAC

Recent weeks have witnessed closer and more frequent interactions between China and African nations with exchange visits by senior officials, and analysts said that with strong China-Africa friendship, bilateral cooperation would embrace a more promising future despite noises from the US and some Western countries.  On Tuesday, the 12th Meeting of the China-Africa Think Tanks […]

China backs Serbia’s territorial integrity amid tensions with Kosovo

With renewed tensions in Kosovo continuing to worry Europe, China said on Tuesday that it supports Serbia’s efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and urged NATO to respect relevant country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and do things that are conducive to regional peace.  More than 30 NATO peacekeeping soldiers defending three town halls […]

China’s modernization path offers inspiration for global peace and development

The path of Chinese modernization has inspired the world, as the first large-scale in-person political party activity after the COVID-19 epidemic kicked off in the city of Wuhan, Central China’s Hubei Province on Tuesday. Highly identifying with the path of Chinese modernization, representatives from foreign political parties, media organizations, and think tanks said the successful […]

Clashes Erupt at Ancient Mosque in China Amid Concerns for Muslim Minority Rights

Authorities in China have given a deadline to protesters who disrupted plans to demolish an ancient mosque, urging them to turn themselves in for “disrupting social order” and engaging in “criminal acts.” The town of Nagu, predominantly inhabited by Muslims, witnessed clashes over the weekend as authorities moved forward with their intention to destroy four […]