China-Africa relations

China-Africa Cooperation Takes Center Stage as Beijing and African Countries Vow to Boost Ties and Support Global South

The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has significantly enhanced China-Africa relations, making substantial strides in development, trade, and cultural exchange. As the executive director of the China-Africa Center at the Africa Policy Institute, Dennis Munene Mwaniki, observes, the upcoming 2024...
Chinese President Xi Jinping- US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

China and US Engage in Strategic Communication to Ease Tensions

In a critical diplomatic effort, China and the United States, the world's two largest economies, recently engaged in a series of high-level strategic communications aimed at managing and stabilizing their often contentious bilateral relations. The latest round of talks marks...
south china sea

US Military Asserts Robust Defense Capabilities in South China Sea, Promises Swift Action

The ongoing tension in the South China Sea has once again highlighted the complex dynamics between the United States, its treaty ally the Philippines, and an increasingly assertive China. The US Indo-Pacific Command, led by Adm. Samuel Paparo, has made...
US Dollars

US Federal Reserve’s Rate Cuts: A New Wave of Turmoil in Asia?

The US Federal Reserve has a mixed legacy in Asia, one characterized by periods of financial turmoil linked to its monetary policy decisions. With a history that stretches back to the mid-1990s, the actions of the US central bank have...
Pacific Islands Forum-Leaders

Pacific Island Leaders Back Controversial Regional Policing Plan Amid China’s Growing Influence

In a significant development at the recent Pacific Islands Forum held in Tonga, Australia announced that Pacific Island leaders have endorsed a contentious regional policing plan aimed at addressing security concerns across the region. This endorsement marks a pivotal moment...
Bangladesh Protest

China Accuses US of Instigating “Color Revolution” in Bangladesh Amid Rising Tensions

Tensions between the United States and China have flared once again, this time over allegations that the US government has been involved in fomenting a “color revolution” in Bangladesh. Chinese commentators and government officials have made these accusations, claiming that...
Taiwan Submarine

Taiwan’s Submarine Expansion: High-Stakes Gamble Against China’s Military Threat

Taiwan's decision to expand its submarine fleet is a strategic move to counter China's growing military threat, despite facing significant financial, logistical, and geopolitical challenges. This bold initiative underlines Taiwan's commitment to bolstering its defense capabilities in the face of...
China–Iran

Bab al-Mandab: Iran-Backed Houthis and China’s Dilemma

In recent months, the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial maritime chokepoint at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, has witnessed escalating attacks on ships by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. These assaults have caused significant disruptions in global trade, threatening...
Alibaba

Alibaba’s Primary Listing in Hong Kong: A Game-Changer for City and Its Stock Market

Alibaba Group Holding will finalize its long-awaited shift to a primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today. This move, which upgrades its status from a secondary to a primary listing, could prove to be as significant for Hong...
US Naval Base Guam

US Ramps Up Indo-Pacific Base Defenses Amid Growing Missile Threats from China and North Korea

The United States is intensifying its efforts to fortify military bases in the Indo-Pacific region, enhancing its ability to counter the growing missile threats posed by China and North Korea. Recent reports have underscored the urgency of this initiative, focusing...
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