Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Saint Petersburg

Russia’s Influence on the Global South

In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the West began discussing its long-term strategy for winning over the global south. This idea had both symbolic and practical implications. If the non-Western world condemned Russia as wholeheartedly as the West...
US-China tech war

How will the US-China chip war affect legacy chips?

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has expressed concern over the US's recent probe into American companies' purchase of "legacy chips" made by China. Wentao also criticized the US for restricting third-country lithography exports to China and imposing sanctions on Chinese...
China-Taiwan conflict

Will Taiwan Ever Break Free from China’s Forever Trap?

Taiwan's presidential election on 13 January is a crucial moment for the country's stability, peace, and democracy. The outcome could either strengthen democracy and create renewed regional confidence or worsen the risks of unchecked aggressions and miscalculations. The race determines...
Chinese Military

Chinese Private Military Companies Shaping Beijing’s Security Landscape

For over a decade, China has been using its own private military companies (PMCs) to guard its facilities abroad, preferring to use them rather than relying on protection from local firms or other countries. China has always done so without...
Chinese

Is China’s Economic Future Dependent on War or Centralization?

The COVID-19 pandemic, anti-globalization sentiments, and geopolitical competition have significantly impacted the global economy, including China. In recent years, there have been systemic changes in the Chinese economy, with increasing challenges for private enterprises and weakening confidence in the future...
India-China

How Does the ‘Let’s Seek Peace on the Border’ Narrative Impact India-China Relations?

The ongoing border crisis with China, which began in May 2020, has been largely unresolved by the Narendra Modi government. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has encroached on 26 of the 65 patrolling points in Ladakh, causing Indian soldiers to...
Myanmar Kokang Rebels

Myanmar’s Kokang Rebels and the Fall of Laukkaing

Myanmar's pro-democracy ethnic armed organisation (EAO) has successfully pushed out the Junta forces from the entire Kokang region in the Shan State, bordering China's Yunnan Province. The EAO's main goal was to take control of Laukkaing, the principal township of...
China-Uk

China Detains UK’s MI6 Spy for Identifying Potential Assets

China has detained a foreign national, Huang, who was the head of an overseas consulting firm, for allegedly spying on behalf of the United Kingdom. China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) said Huang worked with Britain's MI6 while leading a...
Taiwan

How Did Taiwan’s Democratic Elections Succeed?

Taiwan's three-way presidential and legislative election campaign is entering a crucial phase, with final rallies on 12 January and the vote on 13 January. The campaign focuses on the stability and resilience of Taiwan's democratic and political processes, policy convergence...
china economy

What challenges does China’s economy face in 2024?

China's economy is in a downturn, with many cities cancelling official countdown events and celebrations. The government is financially constrained and hesitant to take responsibility for many issues, fearing overstepping its bounds. From 2020 to 2023, China faced significant development...
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