Aug 24, 2023

China strongly supported the South African government as it convened the summit under unprecedented political pressure, aiming not only to strengthen the bilateral relationship but also to build relations with other African countries in the “BRICS Year.”

Jul 28, 2023

A few visits by senior U.S. officials to China will not solve the thorny problems that exist between the two great powers. Climate can be looked at separately, but broader bilateral relations will not heal so long as Washington focuses on undermining China’s core interests.

Mar 24, 2023

The hype over a separation of China and the United States is rooted in a new cold war mentality. But Premier Li Qiang said the two can and must cooperate. There is much they can achieve by working together, while encirclement and suppression is in no one’s interest.

Feb 27, 2023

Looking eastward does not mean that China and Iran intend to join forces against the United States. While they do share opposition to hegemony and abuse of power, they are currently more focused on tapping and enhancing economic cooperation.

Feb 01, 2023

Qin Gang, China’s new foreign minister, began his term with a trip to Africa, where he reinforced his country’s longtime commitment to equality and respect for others. China-Africa relations are the “foundation of the foundation” and an ongoing priority in Chinese diplomacy.

Dec 29, 2022

At second U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in December, the American side made a general point of avoiding talk about China, even though the subject came up here and there. African leaders would not likely want to be seen as geopolitical pawns.

Dec 14, 2022

Do three recent high-level meetings mean that Beijing wants to fill a vacuum? No — there is no vacuum, despite a comment by U.S. President Joe Biden. The goal of Arab people in seeking friendly relations with China is not security but development.

Nov 14, 2022

Peaceful development and capacity building are the two cornerstones of China’s philosophy, and the panda movie provides an apt analogy. Under the rules of the jungle, the panda, which is docile by nature and non-aggressive, wants to live in harmony with other animals.

Nov 10, 2022

Using a missing finger on his left hand as a populist icon, Brazil’s new president may accelerate the de-Americanization process, joining with other Latin American leftists to promote fairness and justice and bridge the wealth gap.

Oct 31, 2022

The United States has complained bitterly about the recent OPEC announcement of a cut in oil production, which was seen as providing indirect aid to Russia and as a slap in the face to U.S. President Joe Biden. But U.S. complaints have been met with a sharp backlash from Saudi Arabia as it looks eastward.