Politics – China Focus

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...

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

Chinese Perceptions of American Charisma, Chaos and Collapse

While China is making a century-long effort to actualize national rejuvenation, with key milestones reached, the U.S. has moved in the opposite direction.

China & The World Politics Culture Feb 14, 2026

Takaichi’s Mandate Can’t Overcome Japan’s Structural Traps

The core paradox facing Tokyo is this: Japan seeks strategic autonomy while relying on American security guarantees, and it escalates rhetoric toward China...

Politics Economy Feb 13, 2026

The Epstein Files: Shattering the West’s Illusion of Moral Superiority

The Epstein files are more than a scandal; they are a mirror reflecting the West’s decayed core.

Politics Feb 12, 2026

Winning Without War?

At its core, the U.S.-Iran standoff was a geopolitical game of brinkmanship, one that blended Trump's 'art of the deal' with the darker logic of warcraft.

Politics Feb 12, 2026

The Golden Reshaping

Against the backdrop of accelerating de-dollarization, rising gold prices signal a systemic reshaping of the dollar-centric international monetary system.

China & The World Politics Economy Feb 11, 2026