Politics – China Focus

Ally, Vassal or Pawn?

From Washington's perspective, Japan is increasingly little more than a pawn to be discarded when convenient, and Takaichi's trip to the U.S. laid that bare.

Politics Apr 1, 2026

Western Commentators Are Misreading China’s Growth Target

A more balanced perspective would recognize that China is pursuing a deliberate and measured path, one that seeks to ensure long-term prosperity while...

ECONOMY WATCH Politics Economy Apr 1, 2026

Driving High-Quality Growth

China's new development model—centered on innovation, new quality productive forces and sustainable growth—aims to enhance both domestic resilience and...

Science & Technology Politics Economy Mar 31, 2026

Deep Dive: China’s 15th Five-Year Plan

A China that continues to grow and transform, boost domestic demand, advance its technological capabilities and engage productively with the world not only...

China & The World Politics Economy Mar 30, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Sends Shockwaves Through Global Trade

Reopening shipping lanes, easing tensions, and restoring communication are in the interest of the Middle East, major energy-consuming countries, and the world...

China & The World Politics Economy Mar 26, 2026

Festival of Fusion

In Xinjiang, I felt that in a broader sense, not just family reunion, but a city reuniting with itself: different communities stepping into the same...

Politics Culture Mar 25, 2026

From Chat to Claw

The emerging new forms of the smart economy point to the deep integration of AI with the real economy, digital infrastructure and industrial ecosystems,...

Science & Technology Politics Mar 25, 2026

An Arithmetic of Sharing

The 'arithmetic' of zero tariffs provides a solution that goes beyond trade; it is a tangible demonstration of the Global South’s commitment to pursuing...

China & The World Politics Economy Mar 25, 2026

Steps Toward Certainty

More predictable economic ties between China and the U.S. would have spillover benefits beyond the two countries.

China & The World Politics Economy Mar 24, 2026

The New Development Philosophy Behind China’s High-Quality Era

By anchoring development in high-tech sovereignty, the leadership is ensuring sustainability in an increasingly volatile world.

Politics Economy Mar 24, 2026

U.S. 301 Trade Probe: A New Version of ‘Reciprocal Tariff’

The only correct pathway for Washington is to work together with China on the base of equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit.

China & The World Politics Economy Mar 20, 2026

Chinese-Style Modernization Is an Inspiring Vision for the World

China is demonstrating that it is possible to achieve high-quality economic development, technological innovation, social progress and environmental...

China & The World Politics Economy Mar 19, 2026