Oct 30, 2024

The recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS summit highlights a crucial shift toward economic growth and rebuilding their relationship amid ongoing competition and territorial disputes. Ultimately, it’s imperative the two countries find ways to bolster trust, facilitate communication, and identify common ground moving forward.

Oct 18, 2024

The European Commission's new leadership, under President Ursula von der Leyen's second term, is shifting toward a more assertive stance on China, amid internal political shifts and overlapping bureaucratic roles. Without a coherent ‘U.S.-China policy,’ Europe risks deepening internal divisions and weakening its ability to assert strategic autonomy between the U.S. and China.

Sep 30, 2024

While China is well-positioned to mediate peace in Myanmar due to its economic and strategic interests, its current approach of maintaining relations with all sides in the conflict has not been sufficient to drive meaningful progress. Lasting peace will require China to take a firmer stance, promote constructive dialogue, and collaborate with regional partners to address the humanitarian crisis and political instability.

Sep 06, 2024

China’s success in growing a powerhouse economy and sharing those gains with the underdeveloped nations of the world sounds like a story the world would get behind - except China is being met with derision and skepticism across the globe. What does China need to do to change its image among the world’s existing powers?

Aug 23, 2024

Italy’s nascent Meloni administration has made no secret of its intention to divert from the previous regime’s warm approach to China. Even with its withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative, the door still seems to be open for a different kind of investment into Italy for China - so long as Meloni’s cabinet sees a tangible benefit for Italy.

Aug 16, 2024

If Harris, the current vice president of the United States, is elected president in November, her administration will likely not make radical changes to America’s existing China policies, although some nuanced adjustments could occur in areas such as combating anti-Asian racism and fostering economic stability. Those hoping for improvements should remain realistic about the slim odds of that happening.

Jul 31, 2024

The recent snap elections in France have complicated the country's foreign policy, particularly towards China. With the rise of both the far-right National Rally and the left-wing New Popular Front, France's stance on China is increasingly uncertain, as diverging views within these factions challenge President Macron's strategic autonomy and complicate Sino-French relations at a critical juncture.

Jul 26, 2024

Britain’s recent change in leadership will test its ability to navigate its relationship with a powerful China - both an important trading partner and formidable foe on the global stage. As one of the West’s preeminent powers, the UK must move with sound strategy to achieve its goals.

Jul 03, 2024

Hong Kong’s unique history has made it one of the world’s most important cities in the modern age, and even with Beijing’s growing domain over the city Hong Kong can remain a vital and robust gateway to Asia for the West.

Jun 28, 2024

The 2024 Trilateral Summit marked a significant step in Northeast Asian diplomacy by reestablishing high-level cooperation among China, Japan, and South Korea after a period of interruptions. Despite underlying tensions and complex historical grievances, the summit underscored the importance of pragmatic, issue-specific collaboration and highlighted a strategic pivot towards bilateral engagements as a means to foster regional stability and economic integration.