China mineral dominance is back in focus as Beijing touts reserves and tightens resource security, reshaping rare earths trade and the global supply chain.
China Opec withdrawal is in focus as UAE weighs an Opec exit during the Iran war oil crisis, reshaping global oil markets and supply security.
China maritime security planning is intensifying as the Strait of Hormuz volatility raises sea lane protection demands and global trade risks for importers.
The United States has accused China of pressuring several African nations to block overflight access for Taiwan’s leader, in what Washington described as an abuse of international civil aviation norms. The dispute comes after reports that multiple countries revoked permission for a planned
Ray Dalio argues US-China relations now anchor global stability, with major economic impact as geopolitical tensions rise and policy signals harden.
Iran has allowed two French former detainees to depart, a move watched across China geopolitics as Iran diplomacy and France ties shift in real time.
The United States’ latest move to impose secondary tariffs on countries trading with Iran is expected to raise China’s oil import costs in the short term and force Beijing to reassess how it manages one of its most sensitive overseas economic relationships. Analysts
The United States has unveiled a new military strategy aimed at securing what it calls overwhelming dominance in artificial intelligence, as Washington seeks to stay ahead of China in the accelerating race to apply AI to warfare and defence planning. Senior US defence
Taiwan has begun early-stage joint production of 155mm artillery shells with the United States, marking a significant step in efforts to strengthen ammunition resilience amid fears of a potential blockade or high-intensity conflict with China. The move reflects growing concern in Taipei about
Two China-flagged supertankers sailing toward Venezuela to load crude oil have abruptly reversed course and headed back to Asia, raising fresh doubts over whether the South American producer will resume large-scale direct exports to its main buyer any time soon. The movements, revealed
