China’s Geopolitical Blueprint on the Global South, Asia, and World Order: Wang Yi Speaks Out

The world is shifting, and China wants everyone to know where the momentum is coming from. “The wind rises from the South, and the tide comes from the South,” declared Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Two Sessions press conference on Friday. ...

China’s Top Diplomat to Hold Friday Press Conference

China's foreign minister Wang Yi will take questions from journalists Friday on the sidelines of the "Two Sessions" political meetings, Beijing said. The veteran diplomat will answer questions on "China's foreign policy and diplomatic relations", the press centre of Beijing's National ...

Tanzanian Ruling Party Leader Meets with Chinese Envoy, Underscoring Beijing’s Party-to-Party Ties

The Vice Chairman of Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi, Stephen Wasira, paid a courtesy call to the Chinese embassy on Sunday for talks with Beijing's envoy to Dar es Salaam Chen Mingjian. The Chinese embassy did not release specific details of their discussions, ...

Conservative U.S. Senator Tells African Ambassadors Washington is a “More Reliable Friend” Than China

Ted Cruz, the new chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee on Africa, recently met with a group of African ambassadors to try and reassure them that under the Trump administration, the U.S. will remain a steadfast partner with African countries. ...

Cook Islands’ Rumored Deal with China Shakes Up New Zealand

New Zealand reiterated its concern about a trip by Mark Brown, the prime minister of the Cook Islands, to Beijing this week. He will reportedly sign a Joint Action Plan for a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with China during his visit from 10 to 14 February.

Xi: China and Thailand Should “Deepen” Relationship to Face Global Uncertainty

Chinese President Xi Jinping framed the intensification of Beijing’s relationship with Thailand as a joint buffer against global disruption. Following his meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, he said: "In the face of unprecedented changes not seen for 100 years, China and Thailand should deepen mutual ...

China-Brokered Ceasefire in Myanmar

China’s Foreign Ministry announced a ceasefire agreement between Myanmar’s ruling military junta and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) on Monday. The agreement triggered a cessation of fighting from Saturday. The MNDAA is part of the Three Brotherhood Alliance of ...

Former Top U.S. Diplomat for Africa Returns for New State Department Role

The top diplomat for Africa during the first Trump administration, Tibor Nagy, announced on X that he will rejoin the State Department for a new, expanded role that has yet to be announced.  WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Nagy was among the first Trump ...

Sri Lankan President to Meet With Xi During First Visit to China

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will kick off a four-day visit to China on Tuesday, his first there since coming to power last November. Dissanayake is scheduled to meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and will likely hold talks with officials from the China Exim Bank, ...

Inside Indonesia’s 2025 Foreign Policy: What’s Shifting Between the Lines and Why It Matters for the World

The world, according to Indonesia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono, is facing a critical juncture. In his annual policy statement last Friday, Sugiono described global solidarity as weakening, multilateral institutions as increasingly ineffective, and international law as under threat. ...

Wang Stresses Joint Modernization in Namibia Visit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized China’s support for African modernization during his meetings with senior Namibian officials on Monday. Wang is in the country as part of the annual Foreign Minister tour of the continent, traditionally the Chinese FM's first trip of the year.

India-China Meeting Aims to Warm Up Ties as Trump Waits Around the Corner

Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday. The meeting is the latest step in normalizing relations along the two countries’ disputed border. Wang and Doval last met in September, a gathering ...
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