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Kenya is still a long way from being a leader in Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) adoption, but despite the slow pace, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating as this transformation takes shape. ...
China’s Eurasian Detour: Bypassing Russia, Dodging U.S. Sea Power
A once-overlooked trade route across the Eurasian landmass is now a key strategic priority for China in this new era of global uncertainty. The Middle Corridor—a multimodal network stretching from China’s western border through Kazakhstan, across the Caspian Sea, and into Europe via Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye—has ...
China’s Eurasian Detour: Bypassing Russia, Dodging U.S. Sea Power
A once-overlooked trade route across the Eurasian landmass is now a key strategic priority for China in this new era of global uncertainty. The Middle Corridor—a multimodal network stretching from China’s western border through Kazakhstan, across the Caspian Sea, and into Europe via Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye—has ...
Philippines, U.S. Test Air Defenses as China Seizes Reef
By Ted Aljibe Missiles fired off the coast of the northern Philippines Sunday as U.S. and Filipino forces conducted their first integrated defense drills, hours after China said it had seized control of a reef claimed by Manila. ...
Philippines, U.S. Test Air Defenses as China Seizes Reef
Chinese President Xi Jinping (front 2nd R), Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (front R), Chile President President Gabriel Boric (front L) and Colombia President Gustavo Petro (front 2nd L) attend a group photo session before the opening ceremony of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Forum of China and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Beijing on May 13, 2025. (Photo by FLORENCE LO / POOL / AFP)
Philippines, U.S. Test Air Defenses as China Seizes Reef
By Ted Aljibe Missiles fired off the coast of the northern Philippines Sunday as U.S. and Filipino forces conducted their first integrated defense drills, hours after China said it had seized control of a reef claimed by Manila. ...
To Be or Not to Be a Bully? China’s Response to Trump’s Trade War
By Lukas Fiala From the U.S. CHIPS Act to the de-risking of supply chains, during the last five years, Beijing has been confronted with the question of how strongly it should push back against U.S. attempts to isolate China globally.
To Be or Not to Be a Bully? China’s Response to Trump’s Trade War
By Lukas Fiala From the U.S. CHIPS Act to the de-risking of supply chains, during the last five years, Beijing has been confronted with the question of how strongly it should push back against U.S. attempts to isolate China globally.
Japan PM to visit Vietnam, the Philippines from Sunday
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will visit Vietnam and the Philippines next week, officials announced on Wednesday, as Tokyo seeks to strengthen regional ties following Donald Trump's tariff measures. The April 27-30 trip follows a Southeast Asia tour by Chinese President ...
Iran Top Diplomat in China to Discuss Nuclear Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was visiting China on Wednesday for consultations ahead of a new round of nuclear talks with the United States. Iran and the United States are set to meet in Oman on Saturday for a third set ...
Vietnam Urges Stricter Controls on Origin of Goods After Tariff Shock
Vietnam's trade ministry has ordered authorities to tighten control over the origin of goods to avoid sanctions by trading partners in the wake of threatened U.S. tariffs, according to a document seen by AFP on Tuesday. A document by the ministry ...
China’s Xi Meets Malaysian Leaders in Diplomatic Charm Offensive
By Isabelle LEONG Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Malaysia's king Wednesday in a state visit analysts said was aimed at burnishing Beijing's credentials as a reliable partner and "not a hegemon." Xi embarked this ...