Chinese State Media Urges Iran to Reassess Nuclear Strategy Amid Rising Tensions

Amid mounting international concern over Iran’s advancing nuclear program, a prominent commentator in China’s state-run Global Times has issued a pointed warning to Tehran: reconsider your path, or risk further isolation. The op-ed, which reflects the unofficial but often state-aligned voice of Chinese foreign policy thinking, called on Iranian leaders to “exercise restraint and embrace […]

China Adopts ‘Trump-Style’ Tactics in Trade and Diplomacy and It’s Yielding Short-Term Gains

Beijing appears to be borrowing a page from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s unorthodox political playbook and for now, the strategy is delivering results. In recent months, China has adopted a more assertive, transactional, and at times confrontational approach in its foreign policy and economic engagements. Analysts say the shift reflects a growing confidence in […]

China Looks Inward: Historical Blueprint Emerges in Battle Against Industrial Overcapacity

As China grapples with growing concerns over industrial overcapacity particularly in sectors like electric vehicles, solar panels, and steel Beijing appears to be drawing from its own historical playbook to manage the challenge. Recent commentary from Chinese policymakers and economic observers suggests that the country is looking to domestic precedents from past economic cycles to […]

Colombia Deepens Ties with China, Stirring Unease in Washington

Colombia’s growing diplomatic and economic embrace of China is sending ripples through Washington, raising fresh concerns over Beijing’s expanding footprint in Latin America a region the United States has traditionally regarded as its strategic backyard. Under President Gustavo Petro’s leadership, Bogotá is actively repositioning itself on the global stage by aligning more closely with China, […]

Taiwan’s President Asserts Sovereignty, Dismissing China’s Claims

In a bold reaffirmation of Taiwan’s de facto independence, President Lai Ching-te declared that the island is “of course” a country, directly rebutting Beijing’s long-standing claim over the self-governed democracy. His remarks mark one of the strongest rhetorical assertions of sovereignty since taking office and underscore Taiwan’s determination to chart its own path amid rising […]

Capitol’s Hardliner in-Chief: The Voice Steering U.S. Policy on China

In the echo chambers of Capitol Hill, where views on Beijing range from cautious engagement to confrontational decoupling, one figure has emerged as the ideological lodestar for Washington’s toughest China critics. Nicknamed “The China Hawks’ China Hawk,” Representative Marcus Ellery (R-TX) has rapidly become the most influential voice shaping America’s increasingly adversarial stance toward the […]

China’s Economy Gains Ground in May Amid Tariff Pressures, Boosted by Stronger Domestic Spending

Beijing — China’s economy showed signs of resilience in May, posting steady growth despite escalating tariff pressures from the United States, as domestic consumption continued to strengthen and support recovery efforts. According to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), retail sales — a key measure of consumer activity — rose […]

Tensions in Pacific Rise as Japan Tracks Chinese Carrier Exercises Near U.S. Forces

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has raised concerns after detecting what it suspects were simulated combat drills by Chinese aircraft carriers in proximity to U.S. military assets in the western Pacific. According to a statement released over the weekend, Japanese defense officials observed the Chinese navy’s Shandong and Fujian aircraft carriers operating alongside several escort vessels […]

Hong Kong Escalates Crackdown on Democracy as U.S. Focus Drifts Elsewhere

As the United States remains consumed by domestic political turmoil and growing international crises, authorities in Hong Kong have quietly accelerated their campaign to dismantle the city’s once-vibrant pro-democracy movement, raising alarms among rights groups and foreign observers. Over the past month, Hong Kong’s government has broadened the use of its sweeping national security laws, […]