Beijing’s Malacca Anxiety Is Growing Again
As conflict in West Asia continues to disrupt global energy markets and revive fears over maritime chokepoints, China and Singapore have moved quickly to reaffirm the principle of uninterrupted transit…
Shehbaz Praises Xi Jinping’s Vision for Regional Peace and Stability
Had a most warm and cordial meeting with H.E. President Xi Jinping in Beijing today as Pakistan and China celebrate 75 glorious years of diplomatic relations. I was joined by…
Wang Yi Meets Pakistan Army Chief Munir Amid Expanding Bilateral Cooperation
Chinese FM Wang Yi met with Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Asim Munir in Beijing. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment…
Europe’s China Policy Is Becoming More American
Europe is no longer debating whether China’s industrial rise is reshaping the global economy. It is now debating whether Europe itself can survive the consequences of that rise without abandoning…
Xi hails ‘unbreakable’ Pakistan ties, praises role in Iran peace efforts
China’s President Xi Jinping hailed Beijing’s “unbreakable” friendship with Pakistan on Monday as he met visiting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking to deepen their “all-weather” partnership. – Pakistan is among…
Shehbaz in Beijing as China Expands Its Strategic Footprint in South Asia
As Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Beijing for high-level meetings with Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, the visit carried significance far beyond routine diplomacy. Officially framed around trade,…
West Asia Is Witnessing the Rise of Regional Power Mediation
The possibility of a formal memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States marks one of the most consequential diplomatic developments in West Asia since the beginning of the…
China-Pakistan Defence Axis Reaches India’s Eastern Frontier
Bangladesh’s possible acquisition of the JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jet from the China-Pakistan defence partnership could introduce a new layer of strategic tension in South Asia, particularly along India’s…
The Multipolar Race for Africa Has Already Begun
France’s latest push to “reset” relations with Africa is less a confident diplomatic renewal and more an admission that the geopolitical map of the continent has already changed. President Emmanuel…
ASEAN and APEC Discuss Economic Resilience Through Digital and Green Transition
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the second day of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting in Suzhou, China, which…