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Chinese Scholar Reveals Misgivings in Beijing About Pakistan Trade Corridor
Pakistan and China frequently refer to themselves as “iron brothers” and the relationship is an important building block in China’s bulwarks against the U.S. and India. Central to this relationship is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a key Belt and Road ...
Biden Says Pact With Philippines “Ironclad” While Asserting China Aggression in South China Sea
U.S. President Joe Biden called China’s action towards the Philipines in the South China Sea “dangerous” and “unlawful” and said any attack would result in U.S. involvement. “The United States defense commitment to the Philippines is ironclad. Any attack on Filipino ...
Philippines Eyes Multilateral Approach Against China in South China Sea
The Philippines will increase multilateral activities, including freedom of navigation transits in the South China Sea and hopes more partners will "join our fight" after multiple recent run-ins with Chinese maritime forces. China’s recent maneuvers "could result in more willing nations to ...
Views From Manila on China-Philippines Confrontations in South China Sea
The recent confrontations between Chinese and Filipino vessels in the South China Sea are prompting significant commentary in the Philippines media, where it appears that public opinion toward China is hardening. Commentators have taken a distinct tough line on the relationship, accepting that it’s going to be ...
Thai Land Bridge Project (Possibly) Gets Chinese Interest
Thai officials say the Chinese construction giant China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) expressed interest in a project touted by the Thai government that would build double deep-sea ports in Chumphong and Ranong, linked by road, rail, and pipelines to connect the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. ...
U.S., China Both Operating Carrier Strike Groups in the South China Sea
The tensions that were stoked Sunday when Philippine and Chinese vessels collided in the South China Sea come at a time when China and the U.S. have numerous warships deployed in relatively close proximity. The U.S. Navy’s current South China Sea-focused ...
China Comes to Philippines Confrontation With Cameras Ready
In previous confrontations between China and the Philippines at sea, the Chinese were slow to release video and to rebut Philippine allegations of what transpired. Not this time. Chinese state media and influencers were quick ...
The Number of Leaders Attending China’s Belt and Road Forums Has Fallen Steadily
While overall attendance at this year's Belt and Road Forum in Beijing was robust, the participation of heads of state and leaders of international organizations was down dramatically from the first forum in 2017. In fact, so few leaders attended this ...
The Old Belt & Road is Over, New Era Begins, Says Top China Analyst Richard McGregor
With the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing now wrapped up, some of the world's top China analysts are beginning to reflect on the key themes that emerged at this year's event and what it says about the future of Belt and Road.
Philippines-China Rail Cooperation In Crosshairs as Maritime Tensions Escalate
The Philippines is in a juggling act as tensions with Beijing escalate in the South China Sea but the countries remain engaged in multiple infrastructure projects. The two sides recently updated a Belt and Road deal prioritizing construction of two bridge ...
Indonesia Targets Rail, Renewable Cooperation At Forum
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo (nicknamed ‘Jokowi’) is one of the rare leaders at this year’s Belt and Road Forum who has already met Chinese President Xi Jinping this year. He’ll have a repeat meeting this week, which will likely focus on strengthening economic ties between the countries. ...
India Plans Air Defense Buildup in Confronting China
India is planning to spend up to $36 billion in the next seven years to improve its air defenses as part of ongoing hostilities with China and Pakistan, according to the head of its air force. Air Chief Marshall Vivek Ram Chaudhari outlined India’s defense planning at the Indian ...