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In September 2025, youth-led protests forced Nepal’s pro-China PM Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli to resign, marking a setback for Beijing. China aims to maintain influence amid...
China’s military parade on September 3, 2025, showcased its rising military confidence. However, tensions don’t necessarily indicate conflict. Malaysia can foster productive dialogue with China and...
The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline signifies enhanced China-Russia energy relations, providing China with reliable gas while deepening ties. However, unresolved issues and geopolitical risks prompt...
China’s controlled narrative on the War of Resistance faces challenges from viral ultra-short war dramas that evoke patriotism but conflict with official campaigns, prompting regulatory backlash...
In September, China commemorated Victory over Japan Day and Martyrs’ Day, emphasizing sacrifice and national rejuvenation. The campaign honors heroes, both domestic and overseas, to strengthen...
Japan’s MEXT proposed limiting SPRING doctoral scholarship living expenses to Japanese nationals, aiming to boost local enrolment. This risks excluding many Chinese students, undermining Japan’s international...
China’s Belt and Road Initiative expands into the Pacific through infrastructure projects and loans. Pacific nations leverage geopolitical competition, exhibiting flexible sovereignty while balancing foreign aid...
Area studies in China have evolved in three waves, expanding rapidly since the 2010s due to Xi Jinping’s foreign policy. While promoting knowledge, concerns persist about...
The concentration of rare earth magnet supply chains in China creates vulnerabilities in global tech and defense industries, prompting the Quad to initiate a critical minerals...