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China Reportedly Ponders Bigger Role in Myanmar
As pressure increases on the military junta in Myanmar, rumors are circling that China could be considering a larger role in the country. The announcement last month that China is considering a joint security company with the junta has spurred speculation that Beijing may be considering a more direct ...
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Gautam Adani Pulls Out of Sri Lanka Port Deal Meant to Counter China
The controversial Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has withdrawn from a loan deal with a U.S. government agency for a port terminal in Sri Lanka, aimed at expanding operations at the country’s Colombo port while countering Chinese influence in the region. Adani was ...
Q&A: What It’s Going to Take for Chinese Car Brands to Succeed in Africa
With just a million new vehicles sold every year in Africa, half of which are sold in South Africa alone, the continent is one of the world's smallest regional auto markets. However, even relatively small markets are becoming increasingly important to China's auto majors now that ...
Australia to Spend $385 Million on Papua New Guinea Rugby League Team With Eye on China
Australia will spend $385 million to establish a team from Papua New Guinea in its rugby league competition, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, a move designed to help ward off China. Papua New Guinea has long lobbied for a side ...
‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’: Fans Revel China-India Chess Showdown
By Martin Abbugao In a large room separated from spectators by a one-way glass panel, two chess combatants Wednesday faced each other in a silent battle of cunning, calculation and patience. World chess champion Ding ...
Foreign Ministers Badr Abdelatty of Egypt, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, Ishaq Dar of Pakistan and Hakan Fidan of Turkey meet to discuss regional de-escalation, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Islamabad, Pakistan, March 29, 2026. Muammer Tan/Turkish Foreign MinistryHandout via REUTERS
By Francesca Daniele On March 11, 2026, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2817. Proposed by Bahrain and backed by fellow Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries as well as Jordan, the resolution condemns “in the strongest terms” Iran’s “egregious attacks” against Gulf ...
Concern Over China’s Growing Naval Presence Dominates Australian Indian Ocean Gathering
The foreign ministers from Australia and India both issued veiled critiques of China's military build-up in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) at a conference hosted by both countries in the western Australian city of Perth on Friday. The gathering brought together ...
Chinese Analysts Express Unease Over New Delhi’s Naval Surge in the Arabian Sea
The Indian Navy has deployed an unprecedented number of warships to the Arabian Sea to join the multinational effort protecting civilian vessels coming under attack from Houthi militants based in Yemen. Although India is not a formal member of the U.S.-led ...
China Freeloading in the Red Sea Crisis: U.S. and UK Analysts
There is mounting criticism in the United States and Britain over China's apparent unwillingness to participate in multinational efforts to confront Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen over pirate attacks that have brought commercial maritime traffic in the Red Sea to a near-standstill.
Insiders Expect Container Shortage at Chinese Ports Amid Red Sea Crisis
After the Red Sea crisis forced ships to extend their routes around the Cape of Good Hope, industry insiders have expressed their concerns about a possible empty container shortage at Chinese ports after the Chinese New Year holiday. “Equipment shortages are ...
Chinese, U.S. Weapons Manufacturers Battled It out for Attention at Saudi Defense Show
Chinese weapons companies made a big impression, literally, at last week's World Defense Show held outside of the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh where they took up more floor space than any other country. In all, 36 Chinese companies exhibited a full range ...
China Fumes Over Messi, Cancels Argentina Friendly With Ivory Coast
Chinese authorities in the eastern city of Hangzhou are so upset with soccer superstar Lionel Messi that they've decided to cancel a match of his scheduled for next month. This follows the Argentinian forward's refusal to play during an exhibition match in Hong Kong last week, purportedly ...