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Like its Central Asian neighbors Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan is rapidly emerging as a major export market for Chinese automakers, both for traditional and electric vehicles. This surge comes amid tightening restrictions in Western markets on Chinese exports, pushing Chinese manufacturers to deepen their presence across Eurasia. ...
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The Pain of Un-Polarity
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UN Celebrates Chinese Peacekeepers in South Sudan Even as Questions Linger Over What Was Achieved
By Felix Brender 王哲謙 When seven hundred members of China’s 11th Peacekeeping Infantry Battalion were awarded the United Nations Peace Medal of Honour in Juba on 23 October 2025, Chinese media celebrated. State broadcaster Xinhua framed the event as proof of ...
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700 peacekeepers of the 11th Chinese Peacekeeping Infantry Battalion to UNMISS were awarded the UN Peace Medal of Honor on October 23, 2025 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to South Sudan's peace and stability. Image via Xinhua.
By Felix Brender 王哲謙 When seven hundred members of China’s 11th Peacekeeping Infantry Battalion were awarded the United Nations Peace Medal of Honour in Juba on 23 October 2025, Chinese media celebrated. State broadcaster Xinhua framed the event as proof of Beijing’s deepening commitment to ...
Kenyan-Chinese Robotics Partnership Breaking AI and STEM Barriers for Schoolchildren
China is the world’s factory, but for one Kenyan company, it has become more than just a source of goods—it is a gateway to affordable technology for education. Afribot Robotics, a Nairobi-based firm specializing in STEM education, discovered this advantage ...
The Long Game: China’s Strategy for Cobalt and Critical Resources
By Géraud Neema and Eric Olander In the world of critical minerals, where prices fluctuate wildly and geopolitical tensions loom large, China may be demonstrating a mastery of long-term strategic planning. At a time when cobalt prices have plummeted to just ...
China Slams U.S. ‘Cold War Mentality’ in Latin America
China on Friday condemned a "Cold War mentality" by the United States in Latin America, saying it had complained over comments by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a visit to the region. Since winning the U.S. election in November, President ...
Cambodia and China: Is the “Ironclad Friendship” Starting to Rust?
Cambodia and China have maintained a seemingly unshakable alliance for decades, strengthened by infrastructure deals, military support, and unwavering diplomatic backing. Cambodia has reciprocated by supporting China's regional and global initiatives, such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), earning their relationship the label of an “ironclad ...
South China Sea Tensions Escalate: U.S.-Philippines Expand Naval Drills, China Warns of Destabilization
A surge in joint naval exercises in waters near the Philippines has drawn sharp complaints from Beijing, which accuses Manila of destabilizing the region by working with external powers. On Wednesday, forces from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the United ...
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Infographic: Who Are China’s Top Trading Partners in Africa?
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[WEEK IN REVIEW] Who Gets to Tell the China-Africa Story?
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Colombia Moves to Boost Trade With China Amid Tensions With U.S.
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U.S. Sanctions Network Delivering Iranian Oil to China
The U.S. Treasury announced financial sanctions on Thursday, the first under the new administration of Donald Trump, that target an "international network" accused of shipping Iranian oil to China to fund Tehran's military activities. The sanctions target the network for "facilitating ...