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...
Thousands in Papua New Guinea sought free medical care from the Chinese hospital ship Silk Road Ark, treating over 5,400 patients during its week-long visit. While...
In early 2026, ‘Chinamaxxing’ emerged on Western social media, where users embraced Chinese practices, reflecting China’s soft power rise amid geopolitical tensions and reshaping international perceptions...
Negotiations between the US and Iran haven’t reopened the Strait of Hormuz, causing a significant oil supply loss. This disruption mirrors COVID’s demand shock, raising prices...
For 25 years, forecasts anticipated China’s transition to a consumption-driven economy. However, geopolitical tensions shifted focus to a state-led techno-economy, prioritizing self-sufficiency over structural reforms, leaving...