China has ordered citizens and companies to defy US sanctions on five Chinese refineries handling Iranian oil, marking a significant move against US “extra-territorial” measures. Key...
During his recent trip to China, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape promoted economic growth through investment in green energy and mining. Experts cautioned against...
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan promotes a gradual, controlled capital account opening and renminbi internationalisation. It emphasizes selective, state-managed financial openings to enhance trade and investment while...
The January 2026 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the February 2026 decapitation of Iran’s leadership have been frequently framed as strategic losses for China,...
A U.S. plan to mine a vast Pacific seabed area near Guam highlights growing U.S.-China competition. Concerns include environmental impacts and local voices being marginalized in...
Experts believe the Solomon Islands’ political crisis won’t affect its close ties with China, despite defections from Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s coalition. Manele’s pro-China stance continues,...
Global oil prices have surged due to strikes and geopolitical tensions, prompting the International Energy Agency to release reserves. This impacts combustion vehicle drivers, while electric...
China has concluded its 2026 ‘Two Sessions’ and released the latest 15th Five-Year Plan for 2026–30. Since 1953, these plans have served as the Communist Party...
Public sentiment in Papua New Guinea about the recently signed Pukpuk Treaty with Australia is mixed. While some welcome youth job opportunities in the Australian Defense...