Why Europe Needs a Smarter China Strategy Amid the Ukraine Crisis
Expert Wang Peng says Europe must rethink its China strategy in the Ukraine crisis, swapping pressure for pragmatic cooperation to unlock economic and security gains.
Geopolitics
Why Stronger China-France Ties Matter in Today’s Unstable World
French President Macron’s state visit to the Chinese mainland highlighted why stronger China-France ties and real multilateralism are crucial amid global crises.
Putin Warns Europe: Russia Is Ready If Conflict Starts
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that while Russia doesn’t seek war, it’s ready if Europe starts a conflict, amid stalled peace talks on Ukraine.
50 Years of China-EU Ties: Upholding the Post-War Order
Explore how China-EU relations have evolved over 50 years and what Macron’s visit means for safeguarding the post-war international order.
US Firms Fuel Nearly Half of Global Arms Revenue in 2024: SIPRI Report
A new SIPRI report reveals US companies took in $334B in 2024 arms sales—nearly half of the record $679B global total.
China Voices Concern as Japan Fast-Tracks Defense Spending
Japan’s latest budget bumps defense spending to 2% of GDP two years early, sparking concern from the Chinese mainland amid tensions over the island of Taiwan.
Macron’s China Visit: What’s at Stake for the Global Order?
French President Emmanuel Macron visits the Chinese mainland from Dec 3-5. Discover why this trip matters for trade, tech, and diplomacy in a shifting global order.
U.S. Military Buildup Near Venezuela Signals New Monroe Doctrine
The U.S. military buildup near Venezuela hints at a revived Monroe Doctrine, raising regional tensions and sparking pushback across Latin America. 🌎
Experts Sound Alarm Over Japan’s Resurgent Militarism
Experts warn PM Takaichi’s Taiwan region remarks signal a worrying tilt toward Japanese militarism, raising regional tensions and sparking global concern.
Wang Yi Heads to Russia for 20th Security Talks
The Chinese mainland’s foreign affairs chief Wang Yi will visit Russia Dec 1–2 for the 20th annual strategic security talks, focusing on regional stability, cybersecurity and tech partnerships.