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Can China mend fences between Pakistan and the Taliban?
China’s attempt to broker peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban is being put to the test as tensions between the two nations continue to simmer. The recent trilateral meeting in Kabul between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar, and Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi highlights Beijing’s efforts to expand the China-Pakistan Economic […]
Xi Jinping’s rare visit to Tibet marks 60 years of Chinese rule
Chinese President Xi Jinping has made a rare visit to Tibet to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of Chinese rule over the Himalayan territory. Xi arrived in Lhasa, the regional capital of Tibet, on Wednesday, where he was greeted by thousands of officials and local people. According to state media reports, Xi urged […]
China to unveil advanced weapons at massive military parade
China is set to stage a massive military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on September 3, 2025, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The event will showcase China’s growing military might and technological advancements, featuring hundreds of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, including fighter jets and bombers, as well […]
US-India relations strain over Russian oil purchases
The United States(US) has ramped up pressure on India to cut off its energy imports from Russia, with White House trade adviser Peter Navarro stating that India’s purchases of Russian crude oil are funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine and must stop. “India acts as a global clearinghouse for Russian oil, converting embargoed crude into high-value […]
US-India Relations Hit New Low Amid Trump’s Tariff Wrath
The relationship between the United States and India has hit a new low, with President Donald Trump’s imposition of a 50 percent tariff on Indian imports sparking widespread criticism in New Delhi. The tariffs, which are among the highest on any country’s products, have triggered a serious rupture in US-India relations, according to Milan Vaishnav, […]
China’s Aircraft Carriers in Pacific Signal Ability to ‘Contest’ US Power
China’s recent deployment of its two aircraft carriers into the Pacific Ocean has sent a strong signal to the United States and other regional players. The simultaneous deployment of the Liaoning and Shandong carriers east of the Philippines is a “historic” moment, according to maritime expert and former US Air Force Colonel Ray Powell. “No […]
Trump Promises to ‘Save’ Jailed Hong Kong Media Tycoon Lai
United States President Donald Trump has renewed his promise to “save” jailed Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, who is on trial for alleged national security crimes over his pro-democracy activism and antipathy towards China’s Communist Party. “I’m going to do everything I can to save him. I’m going to do everything … His name has […]
Chinese Brands Win Over Singapore with Style and Innovation
In Singapore, a city-state known for its cosmopolitan culture and high standards, Chinese brands are making a significant impact. Once perceived as cheap and functional, Chinese brands are now seen as cool, modern, and emotionally in tune with what young consumers want. BYD, a Chinese electric vehicle giant, has become a top seller in Singapore, […]
China and Brazil Forge Closer Ties Amid US Trade Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have agreed to strengthen their countries’ partnership, with Xi suggesting that China and Brazil set an example of “unity and self-reliance” in the Global South. During a phone call on Monday, Xi emphasized the importance of cooperation between China and Brazil, stating that […]
US Extends China Tariff Pause Another 90 Days
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending the China tariff deadline for another 90 days. The extension came just hours before midnight in Beijing, when the 90-day pause was set to expire. White House official confirmed the extension, which will prevent duties on Chinese goods from returning to 145 percent. The […]