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China’s decision to set a reduced GDP growth target of 4.5–5.0 per cent for 2026 marks another step in a long-running structural transition. Chinese policymakers have...
The May 2026 Trump-Xi summit lacked substance due to poor US preparation, allowing China to dominate discussions, especially on Taiwan. Little was achieved aside from commitments...
Beijing’s ambition to shape multilateral international organisations and frame treaty provisions in new issue areas seems unbounded. Yet as China attempts to assume greater leadership roles...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks to balance relations with the US and China, but this undermines Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision and may exacerbate...
A growing number of sources suggest that Chinese youth born in the 1990s and 2000s are increasingly looking to the Selected Works of Mao Zedong or...
China’s April 2026 emissions assessment strengthens its carbon neutrality agenda, setting binding targets across ministries. While China’s consistent climate stance contrasts with other nations, it has...
In China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, artificial intelligence (AI) is the most frequently mentioned strategic priority, while ‘involution’ and weak domestic demand also feature prominently. Yet financial...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Naypyidaw in April 2026 saw China reiterate its firm support for Myanmar in safeguarding its sovereignty and security. Beijing’s...
China’s rural reforms aim to strengthen land rights and promote market consolidation but face challenges due to weak tenure security. Farmers prefer informal arrangements, limiting land...