China and Taiwan: why the war of words is unlikely to lead to military conflict (for now, at least)
Recent speeches by the leaders of China and Taiwan have turned up the heat on relations across the Taiwan Strait.
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Why China is seeking greater presence in Africa – the strategy behind its financial deals
China’s interests in Africa stretch back decades.
Kim‑Putin deal: why this is a coded message aimed at China and how it worries Beijing
The Kim-Putin deal gives more power to Kim Jung Un and worries his neighbours.
China’s economic recovery is built on increasingly shaky foundations and that could affect the whole world
China is trying to revive its economy to reach pre-COVID heights but future growth rates might be closer to developed economies like the US and UK.
China is extending its dealings with the Taliban as it increases its superpower status
China is expanding its relationship with the Taliban as a way of addressing its needs for increased energy supply.
Two upcoming elections are likely to tip the balance of power between China, India and the US
India’s Modi may be betting on Trump’s return to the White House to build on their existing relationship.
China: the rise of gen Z will have massive consequences for business and politics
For China’s new youth generation, shopping has become an outpost of politics.
Nixon‑Mao meeting: four lessons from 50 years of US‑China relations
Richard Nixon’s visit sparked a new era of collaboration but now the relationship between US and China is beginning to unravel.
China’s climate deals are for its own benefit – any good to the world is purely incidental
During Chinese premier Li Keqiang’s last visit to the UK, China signed a series of deals on energy and low carbon technology, and a declaration of cooperation on climate change. A few weeks later, similar…
Brics: growth of China‑led bloc raises questions about a rapidly shifting world order
Will Donald Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs push more countries into China’s orbit?
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