How China lost central and eastern Europe
After a decade of cooperation, central and eastern Europe increasingly sees China as a threat.
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The Quad: US efforts to counter China’s influence in Asia mark a new era of micro alliances
The security landscape in the Asia-Pacific region is shifting in the face of China’s increasingly assertive foreign policy.
Europe is caught in a squeeze between the US and China
It is becoming more difficult for Europe to balance its relationships with Washington and Beijing.
Why China joined the nuclear weapons club
As it moved from the edge of the global order to the top of the heap, China realised it needed a nuclear arsenal to be taken seriously.
Have US tariffs failed to bite? China’s trade surplus hits a record US$1.2 trillion
China has more than made up for the hit to its US-bound exports.
China has turned the page on its aggressive ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy – except when it comes to Japan
Anti-Japanese sentiment aside, China’s diplomatic strategy has moved past ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy.
China is ready to drive leadership of a low‑carbon world – by making the international rules
If China sets the international rules for the global green economy it could be in a very strong position. That’s not far off.
Nepal is caught in the middle of India‑China border tensions
Nepal is angry that India is encroaching into the Kalpani region of the Himalayas, which Nepal claims as its own.
Six signs China wants to avoid a trade war
China has made numerous signals that it does not want to start a trade war with the US.
Taliban: why China wants them as a friend and not as a foe
Beijing is happy to partner up with religious-led nations if it is in its strategic interests.
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