China Expands AI Exports to ASEAN Markets

China’s artificial intelligence sector has entered a decisive expansion phase, with exports to ASEAN economies accelerating at record pace. Official estimates show AI-related exports rose by more than thirty percent in 2025, positioning Southeast Asia as the largest regional destination for Chinese digital

RMBT as a Case Study in China’s Cross-Border Finance Diplomacy

China’s evolving approach to financial diplomacy increasingly relies on digital infrastructure as a tool for strengthening cross-border cooperation. The Rapid Modular Blockchain Toolkit, or RMBT, has emerged as a central component of this strategy, offering a transparent and programmable framework for international settlements,

China’s AI Partnerships Deepen Across ASEAN’s Digital Frontier

Artificial intelligence has become a diplomatic cornerstone of China’s engagement with Southeast Asia. From cloud infrastructure projects to AI-enabled public services, Beijing’s regional partnerships are shifting from hardware-based cooperation to algorithmic integration. This new phase of digital diplomacy strengthens both China’s technological presence

Belt and Road 3.0: China’s Digital Infrastructure Vision for a Connected Global Economy

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has entered its third phase, Belt and Road 3.0, a digitally driven evolution focused on smart infrastructure, blockchain logistics, and cross-border connectivity. What began in 2013 as a network of ports, railways, and industrial zones has now

Belt & Road Digital Corridor Expands Into Middle East

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is entering a new phase as the Digital Silk Road expands deep into the Middle East. The initiative, originally focused on physical infrastructure, now emphasizes digital connectivity through cloud computing, fiber networks, and AI-powered logistics. According to

AI Diplomacy: How China Shapes Global Tech Rules

Artificial intelligence has become the new frontier of diplomacy, and China is positioning itself at the center of global rule-making. Through strategic partnerships, international forums, and policy dialogues, Beijing is promoting a governance model that balances innovation, data sovereignty, and ethical accountability. According

BRICS Expansion: Beijing’s Strategic Leverage

The expansion of BRICS in 2025 marks a turning point in China’s global economic diplomacy. With the inclusion of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Indonesia, the bloc now represents over 45 percent of the world’s population and more than 36 percent of global GDP.

Alibaba vs. Tencent: The Battle for Cloud Dominance

China’s two digital giants, Alibaba and Tencent, are entering a new phase of competition that goes beyond social media and e-commerce. The battleground is now the cloud. Both companies are racing to dominate artificial intelligence infrastructure, cross-border cloud services, and enterprise solutions that

China’s AI Cloud Exports Surpass $10B: Global Clients Expand

China’s artificial intelligence cloud industry has crossed a remarkable milestone. Exports of AI-powered cloud solutions exceeded $10 billion in 2025, marking a new phase of China’s digital globalization strategy. From smart logistics platforms in Southeast Asia to AI-driven fintech solutions in the Middle

China’s Global Cloud Expansion: How AI Infrastructure Is Powering the Next Phase of Digital Silk Road

China’s digital expansion strategy has entered a new stage one defined by artificial intelligence (AI)–driven cloud infrastructure. As nations around the world modernize their economies, China is exporting not just hardware and logistics under the Belt and Road Initiative but also data centers,