Chart of the Day: China and France Deepen Broad-Based Bilateral Cooperation

China and France continue to expand their wide-ranging partnership, deepening cooperation across multiple domains, from trade and investment to science, energy, culture, and tourism. As both countries mark over six decades since establishing diplomatic relations in 1964, the relationship now stands as a

China-Africa Relations Enter a New Era of Strategic Partnership and Modernization Cooperation

As China and Africa mark a decade since the elevation of their strategic partnership at the 2015 Johannesburg Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), the bilateral relationship has entered a new phase characterized by deepened collaboration, shared modernization goals, and increasingly

Trump Talks to Japan’s PM as China Launches New Spacecraft

A notable moment in today’s international coverage came from Washington and Tokyo. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed that she held a call with United States President Donald Trump, only hours after Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to both sides,

BRICS and the Digital Infrastructure Race

As global power dynamics shift toward technology-driven competition, the BRICS nations are rapidly accelerating their digital infrastructure strategies to reshape how information, finance, and innovation flow across borders. China, Brazil, Russia, India, and South Africa, along with the newly joined members such as

Digital Sovereignty and Geopolitical Risks

Digital sovereignty has emerged as a critical consideration in global geopolitics. Countries are increasingly asserting control over data, digital infrastructure, and technological standards to safeguard national security, economic interests, and strategic autonomy. For China, the pursuit of digital sovereignty encompasses domestic control over

The Global Semiconductor Supply Chain and Chinese Policies

Semiconductors are at the heart of modern technology, powering devices from smartphones and computers to AI systems, autonomous vehicles, and defense applications. China’s policies regarding the semiconductor industry are reshaping global supply chains, influencing trade, technological innovation, and geopolitical dynamics. As both a

China’s Strategic Investments in Africa and Asia

China’s strategic investments in Africa and Asia are reshaping regional economic landscapes, trade flows, and geopolitical alignments. Through infrastructure projects, industrial development, and financial partnerships, China is fostering economic growth while advancing its global influence. These investments, often linked to the Belt &

BRICS Collaboration in Tech and Finance

The BRICS coalition, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has increasingly prioritized collaboration in technology and finance to strengthen economic resilience and global influence. Through joint initiatives, multilateral financial institutions, and technology-sharing agreements, BRICS nations aim to create alternative frameworks to

China-US Tech Competition: Impacts on Trade and Policy

The technological rivalry between China and the United States has become one of the defining factors of 21st-century geopolitics. From semiconductors and artificial intelligence to 5G networks and quantum computing, both nations are investing heavily to maintain and expand their technological edge. This

Southeast Asia: The New Battleground for Chinese Tech Firms

How Chinese platforms expand influence in Vietnam, Indonesia, and beyond. As U.S.-China tensions reshape global markets, Southeast Asia has emerged as the next battleground for Chinese tech firms. With a young, mobile-first population and fast-growing economies, countries like Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand are