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October 17, 2023

Will Xi Jinping’s Gamble on Vladimir Putin Pay Off?

Bloomberg: In September, the yuan accounted for almost half of the value of all currency transactions in Moscow. By comparison, it was 0.4% of all transactions in January 2022. China is currently

China·Middle East·World

Israel-Hamas war tests China’s Middle East ambitions

The Financial Times: The Israel-Hamas conflict is proving to be a litmus test for China’s aspirations to exert greater influence in the Middle East, a region traditionally under U.S. dominance. While the U.S. maintains its military and diplomatic lead in

October 15, 2023

The End of Panda Diplomacy?

China·United States·World

The New York Times: The iconic giant pandas from Washington’s National Zoo are being returned to China, closing a chapter of panda diplomacy that

US war against Russia and China is nonsense talk, says Putin

China·Politics·Russia

The Times: Russian President Vladimir Putin, ahead of his visit to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, has called “nonsense” the idea

China’s Xi goes full Stalin with purge

December 6, 2023

China·World

Politico: In China, a Stalin-like purge reminiscent of political instability is occurring under Chairman Xi Jinping’s rule. Key foreign policy and defense officials, including the foreign and defense ministers and generals in

Growing Numbers of Chinese Migrants Are Crossing the Southern Border

November 24, 2023

China·United States·World

The New York Times: In the past year, over 24,000 Chinese citizens were apprehended crossing into the United States from Mexico, a number exceeding the total for the previous decade. These migrants

Behind Public Assurances, Xi Jinping Spread Grim Views on U.S.

November 13, 2023

China·United States·World

The New York Times: President Xi Jinping of China, during his early rule, frequently assured the United States of peaceful coexistence, but simultaneously communicated a more confrontational stance in internal speeches to

Chinese jet fired flares close to submarine-hunting helicopter in South China Sea, Canadian Navy says

November 3, 2023

Americas·China·World

CNN: Last Sunday, a Chinese jet fired flares in front of a Canadian military helicopter in the international waters of the South China Sea. According to the Canadian military, the operation was

China’s Male Leaders Signal to Women That Their Place Is in the Home

November 2, 2023

China·World

The New York Times: At the National Women’s Congress in China, President Xi Jinping emphasized the role of women in marriage and childbearing rather than workplace equality, a shift from previous years.

China Mourns Former Premier Whose Death Hovers Over Xi Jinping

November 2, 2023

China·World

The Wall Street Journal: The sudden death of former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has caused much grief and mourning across the country. Li was the second face of the Communist Party and

Xi Makes Unprecedented PBOC Visit in Sign of Focus on Economy

October 24, 2023

Business·China

Bloomberg: Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the country’s central bank for the first time in his ten years in power. Along with Vice Premier He Lifeng and other government officials, he visited

The relationship between China and Australia

Australia’s Prime Minister Balances US and China Relations Amid Indo-Pacific Tensions

October 23, 2023

China·Oceania·World

Politico: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces a delicate diplomatic balance as he gears up for official visits to both the United States and China. Positioned at the crossroads of rising tensions

China has sharply expanded nuclear arsenal, US says

October 20, 2023

China·World

BBC: China has significantly increased its nuclear stockpile, now holding around 500 operational warheads, according to a report by the US Pentagon. The report suggests that China intends to double its arsenal

China

Will Xi Jinping’s Gamble on Vladimir Putin Pay Off?

Israel-Hamas war tests China’s Middle East ambitions

The End of Panda Diplomacy?

US war against Russia and China is nonsense talk, says Putin

China’s Xi goes full Stalin with purge

Growing Numbers of Chinese Migrants Are Crossing the Southern Border

Behind Public Assurances, Xi Jinping Spread Grim Views on U.S.

Chinese jet fired flares close to submarine-hunting helicopter in South China Sea, Canadian Navy says

China’s Male Leaders Signal to Women That Their Place Is in the Home

China Mourns Former Premier Whose Death Hovers Over Xi Jinping

Xi Makes Unprecedented PBOC Visit in Sign of Focus on Economy

Australia’s Prime Minister Balances US and China Relations Amid Indo-Pacific Tensions

China has sharply expanded nuclear arsenal, US says

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