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Counterterrorism and Economy to Dominate Pakistani President’s Visit to China
Pakistan’s President, Asif Ali Zardari, is embarking on a five-day visit to China, where he will meet with Chinese leaders. Expanding Chinese security presence in Pakistan will reportedly be on the agenda. China’s heavy investment in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has made the key BRI project a ...
Rubio Says Panama Addressing U.S. Concerns on Canal After Trump Threats
By Shaun Tandon U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday voiced optimism that Panama would address concerns over Chinese influence in the Panama Canal, bringing down the tone after President Donald Trump's threats to seize the vital waterway.
China’s Expanding Middle East Footprint: Key Trends for 2025
China’s engagement in the Middle East has grown significantly in recent years, driven by its quest for energy security, global influence, and economic connectivity through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). By 2025, three key trends are likely to shape Beijing’s approach to the region, highlighting both ...
Mounting Concerns in Cambodia Chinese Funding for Controversial Canal May Fall Through
When construction of Cambodia's $1.7 billion Funan Techo canal got underway in August, Prime Minister Hun Manet confidently assured everyone that Chinese funding for the project would come through. Now, though, there are mounting concerns the Prime Minister's assurances may have been ...
China Planning Joint Security Company with Myanmar Junta
Myanmarese press reports say China proposed establishing a shared security firm with the country’s ruling military junta. The reports say the junta formed a working committee in October to prepare a memorandum of understanding for the potential company. The 13-member committee ...
China Emphasizes Global South Connections at G20 Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced several initiatives at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro aimed at boosting development across the Global South. In his remarks, Xi announced eight measures aimed at strengthening global development:
HOT TAKES: Early Predictions of How Trump’s Win Could Affect Key China-Global South Issues
AFRICA: The outcome of the U.S. election for Africa will likely be mixed. South Africa will likely face increased pressure from U.S. policymakers around its opposition to Israeli actions in Gaza, and perceptions of its closeness to Russia and China. Such pressure will likely push it ...
Brazil Walks a Tightrope on China’s Belt and Road Initiative, With One Eye on the G20
By Thiago P.B. Bessimo In Brazil, foreign policy appears to be a delicate dance these days, with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration striking a careful balance between competing global powers. Lula’s foreign policy advisor, Celso Amorim—often seen as the real ...
Update on the State of the BRI in the New “Small and Beautiful” Era
There's been a lot of talk in recent years about the new "small and beautiful" doctrine that now guides China's Belt and Road Initiative. The problem is that a lot of people still do not understand what it actually means in ...
Global Gateway in Africa: Europe’s Answer to China’s Belt and Road
The European Commission's Global Gateway initiative will turn three years old in December. The $300 billion infrastructure initiative was launched with great fanfare to provide developing countries in Africa and elsewhere with an alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
China Pledges Upgraded CPEC Cooperation, Calls for Improved Security in Pakistan
Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed thirteen cooperation agreements with Pakistan, including currency swaps, trade agreements, and an upgrade of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a prominent Belt and Road Initiative project. A joint statement released today expanded on the cooperation:
Pakistan’s Post-Bombing High-Wire Act
Pakistan’s hosting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of Government meeting on October 15 and 16 is happening as the country is scrambling to contain the fallout of a bombing attack on a group of Chinese engineers on Sunday. ...