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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...
Since the 1990s, China’s defense white papers have addressed regional security, particularly in Southeast Asia. Key conditions for success hinge on Southeast Asian domestic politics and...
Stablecoins are prompting China to reevaluate its financial strategy, focusing on regulation, digital currency initiatives, and adapting to the evolving global financial landscape to maintain economic...
In June 2025, China and five Central Asian states signed a treaty institutionalizing the Belt and Road Initiative, enhancing trade, connectivity, and digital cooperation, while raising...
The Australia-China bilateral relationship is strong, despite concerns over China’s trade practices and geopolitical ambitions. Australia balances its ties with the US and encourages economic cooperation...
At the second China–Central Asia Summit in June 2025, Xi Jinping and Central Asian leaders signed a treaty to enhance cooperation, addressing regional autonomy issues amid...
In July 2025, Japan’s LDP faced a major electoral setback while maintaining its pro-China stance. Prime Minister Ishiba prioritizes dialogue with China, stirring domestic controversy amid...