In late December 2025, China filed applications with the International Telecommunication Union covering satellite constellations totalling more than 200,000 satellites. The scale of the filings was...
China condemned the US-Israeli attacks on Iran as a UN violation and pledged support through its BeiDou system. The conflict could disrupt its oil imports and...
Critical minerals have become a battlefield in intensifying geopolitical rivalries. Economies across the world, from developed and developing to resource-rich and resource-poor, are racing to secure...
China remains a concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict escalates, balancing its interests and limited leverage while opposing foreign intervention, ultimately focusing on risk mitigation...
US-China tensions are easing following a Trump-Xi meeting in October 2025. Public opinion favors engagement over aggression, with many supporting friendly cooperation and opposing higher tariffs...
Whether looking back or looking forward, China faces two significant challenges that shaped its economy in 2025 and will continue to do so in 2026 —...
Australia’s economic security is not significantly threatened by China’s investment in Guinea’s Simandou iron ore mine. Key risks originate from domestic productivity issues and over-securitizing economic...
The expiration of the New START treaty removes nuclear limits between the U.S. and Russia, risking an unpredictable arms race amidst growing tensions with China, increasing...
China’s renewable energy sector flourishes, yet infrastructure integration poses challenges. Policymakers must address grid stabilization as demand and supply evolve, ensuring continued growth amid rising clean...