Shadow Fleets and Teapot Refineries – The Shady Fuel of Chinese Growth
From the Persian Gulf to the Shandong Province, shadow fleets and teapot refineries are part of a strategy to fuel Chinese growth.
China’s Balancing Act Between Force and Diplomacy
Chinese warships maneuvered near Taiwan on the 29th December as part of a large-scale People’s Republic of China military exercise officially codenamed ‘Justice Mission 2025’. For many, this was quickly labelled as a routine exercise, and it faded from
The Emperor’s Shadow – Xi Jinping’s New Great Purge
President Xi, now in an unprecedented fourth term has orchestrated the biggest set of purges since Mao. Justifying his actions by labelling those
Panda diplomacy: The Politics of Pandas
For decades, China has loaned its Giant Pandas to zoos worldwide, a symbol of generosity but also a gesture that blends cultural charm
Opinion: Why China Wants Taiwan, The Historical Background.
With Trump taking a seat in the Oval Office once again, China is also back in the news. Having announced the start of
Opinion: What Else Will Depart with Trump’s Foreign Aid Cut?
Initial results point to turmoil for the US’s international standing, with great threats to many of their domestic pledges.
Opinion: Trump’s Internal Insecurities are Surfacing from his Silliness.
The question on everyone’s lips is as follows: “Has President-Elect Trump lost his mind?” While we cannot answer that, what we can deduce
China Hawks Ascend: The Waltz Appointment
The appointment of Congressman Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor under President-elect Donald Trump means a not unexpected shift in U.S. foreign policy,
China Outpaces the US in South American Trade
In the wake of the US election results, future implications for international affairs and US global influence are being considered across the world.
What’s the worry over TikTok’s Association with China?
Over the last week, concerns have been raised over TikTok’s Chinese owners and the implications on Western users, specifically US users. The US