At the Shangri-La Dialogue, a Spotlight on China’s Shadow
China’s absence from ministerial-level talks at the 2025 Shangri-La Dialogue signals a more cautious diplomatic stance amid rising regional tensions.
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Seeking Order in the South China Sea, as ASEAN’s Balance Tips Toward Beijing
Philippine President Marcos Jr. urges ASEAN to fast-track the South China Sea Code of Conduct amid concerns over China’s growing sway in the regional bloc.
The Quiet Rise of a New Partnership: Brazil and China Deepen Their Bond
Brazil and China are deepening their bilateral ties, with growing trade, diplomatic cooperation, and shared ambitions in the Global South.
G7 Finance Ministers Find Common Cause on China
At the latest G7 finance ministers' meeting, the world’s top economies joined forces to address China’s trade practices, signaling a shift toward unity and strategic alignment.
US China Tariff War Pauses—Markets Breathe, But Tensions Linger
The US China tariff war is on pause, offering some relief to global markets. Yet behind the optimism, both sides remain wary as deeper issues go unresolved.
After Fifty Years: Where Will Vietnam Move in a Changing World?
Explore Vietnam's evolving role in global geopolitics fifty years after the end of the war. Discover how the nation navigates shifting alliances and emerging challenges in the 21st century.
In the Shadow of Tariffs, Xi Makes His Rounds—But ASEAN Still Pins Its Hopes on the US
As Xi Jinping deepens ties in Southeast Asia, ASEAN nations quietly navigate trade diplomacy—still hoping toward the U.S. amid rising China-U.S. tariff tensions.
In Trump’s Expanding Trade War, China Is in No Hurry to Flinch
As Trump's tariffs escalate, China resists pressure, seeks new trade alliances, and signals it won't back down in the deepening US-China trade conflict.
Bangladesh beckons China, offering a strategic foothold
Bangladesh is drawing China’s interest with its strategic location, opening doors for deeper trade, investment, and geopolitical influence in South Asia. What are the implications?
Can East Asia Set Aside Old Rivalries to Forge a New Economic Order?
As China, Japan, and South Korea strengthen trade ties, can East Asia overcome historical rivalries to form a dominant economic bloc? Explore the potential impact on regional and global relations.
