China faces economic, diplomatic, and military challenges, including Belt and Road setbacks. 'Two Sessions' convene to address issues amid political reshuffles.
Language shapes identities, notably in the Soviet Union where Russian influenced cohesion. Post-Soviet, nations assert linguistic independence, reshaping geopolitical dynamics.
Taiwan seeks global recognition amid mounting pressures from Beijing, losing Pacific allies but resiliently confronting economic coercion and geopolitical shifts.
Criticism grows as Saudi Arabia dilutes Sharia; Aceh, Indonesia, enforces strict Sharia amidst tolerance concerns, shaping broader religious and governance trends.