Beijing tightens controls amid growing strategic rivalry China has imposed new restrictions on exports of military related goods to Japan, signalling a sharp escalation in an already fragile bilateral relationship. The measures target shipments of select products to entities linked to the Japanese
Sharp rhetoric amid rising tensions in Latin America China’s foreign minister Wang Yi has accused the United States of acting as an “international policeman” in Venezuela, using what he described as bullying tactics that undermine sovereignty and international norms. His remarks came during
A carefully framed message during diplomatic talks China’s President Xi Jinping has issued a pointed but carefully worded warning against what he described as hegemonic behavior that undermines the international order. The remarks were delivered during talks with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin,
Beijing signals continuity amid geopolitical pressure China has reiterated its commitment to maintaining strong relations with Venezuela, emphasizing that bilateral energy cooperation remains legitimate and protected under international law. The statement, issued by China’s foreign ministry in Beijing, comes at a time of
A realist view from a seasoned diplomat Former US ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink has urged policymakers to approach China with realism rather than nostalgia, arguing that a return to earlier eras of US China relations is neither possible nor productive. His message
A familiar strategy dressed in modern language The United States is once again embracing a foreign policy approach that relies heavily on displays of force, strategic pressure and implicit threats. Often described as gunboat diplomacy in earlier centuries, this method has resurfaced in
Defense ministry responds to international concerns China’s Ministry of National Defense has defended recent military drills conducted around Taiwan, describing them as fully justified and necessary in the face of what it calls separatist activity and external interference. The response came after several
The Chinese mainland will continue promoting the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations while advancing national reunification, according to a New Year message delivered by a senior official responsible for Taiwan affairs. The statement signals policy continuity as Beijing enters 2026, reaffirming long standing
Address highlights confidence and continuity Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2026 New Year message has drawn widespread attention both inside China and internationally, with scholars and analysts describing the speech as inspiring and confident in tone. Rather than offering a routine review of past
Diplomatic engagements cluster at a sensitive moment US President Donald Trump held a high level meeting with the United States’ ambassador to China, David Perdue, at his Mar a Lago estate in Florida, closing a day marked by intensive diplomatic engagement in the
