Politics – China Focus

Urban Renewal: Smarter, Greener, Bolder

China's urban renewal practices reflect more than just new approaches to development; they signal a fundamental shift in how modern cities are governed.

Politics Culture Mar 3, 2026

The Management of War

Real peace may come not through negotiations, but when empire finally understands that the cost of this war will be far too great for it to bear.

Politics Mar 3, 2026

China Contributes Stability to a Chaotic World

Long-term social planning, economic growth, stable governance and political stability all point to one thing: the system chosen by China works.

China & The World Politics Economy Mar 3, 2026

The Board of Peace That Brings No Peace

Clearly, a board of peace of this kind will not, and cannot, bring genuine peace. It is, in essence, an instrument of American hegemony in an era of growing...

Politics Mar 2, 2026

Private Economy, Public Priority

Supporting and strengthening the private economy is not only a near-term economic priority but also a strategic foundation for sustainable, high-quality growth...

ECONOMY WATCH Politics Economy Mar 2, 2026

Berlin’s Economic Future Runs Through China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Beijing visit this week, where five intergovernmental agreements were signed, signals Berlin's pragmatic bet that economic...

China & The World Politics Feb 28, 2026

Germany Looks to China to Kick-Start Its Economic Recovery

How Berlin navigates this delicate balance between cooperation and competition with Beijing will shape its economic and strategic landscape for years to come.

China & The World Politics Feb 28, 2026

The Panama Ruling

China-Latin America cooperation expands that autonomy by diversifying partnerships and reducing vulnerability to any single external power.

China & The World Politics Economy Feb 27, 2026

Cyprus-China Diplomatic Relations: 55 Years On

On the threshold of 55 years of diplomatic relations, Cyprus and China stand to gain significantly by deepening their cooperation in trade, tourism, and green...

China & The World Politics Feb 26, 2026

The Betrayed Island: A Moment When Post-War Partnerships Being Tested

In many ways, the dispute over Greenland has come to symbolize this fracture: A moment when longstanding partnerships were publicly tested, revealing just how...

Politics Feb 26, 2026

The RMB’s Strategic Moment

Beijing's aim is not to replace the dollar immediately but to position the RMB as a trustworthy global currency capable of balancing a fragmented international...

China & The World Politics Economy Feb 25, 2026

China, the U.S. and Latin America’s Dilemma

Latin America's primary need is development, not geopolitical alignment. Forcing countries to choose sides diverts resources and attention from addressing...

China & The World Politics Feb 24, 2026