Tiananmen Square 36th Anniversary U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the world will “never forget” the Tiananmen Square crackdown on June 4,
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In the Face of Trump’s Dramatic Reordering of International Trade, What Is Beijing Doing?
From February 4, when U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on all imports from China, Beijing and Washington engaged in a three-month back
India Maintains Strategic Autonomy — Even as China Backs Pakistan
When conflict broke out between India and Pakistan earlier this month, Pakistan relied on Chinese missiles and air defence systems. And while the
Human Rights & China: May 21, 2025
Jack Ma Involved in Coercion Attempt Jack Ma (馬雲), the billionaire co-founder of Alibaba (阿里巴巴), was enlisted as part of a Chinese government
China Signs Major Fishing Agreement. Is It Cause for Celebration or ‘Lines on a Piece of Paper’?
China has ratified the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s Agreement on Port State Measures, the only legally binding international
Did Xi Say He Has to Go?
If He Weidong (何衛東) has been purged, why? This article follows on from last week’s piece suggesting that He has been purged. After weeks of
Human Rights & China: April 30, 2025
China Joins Major Fishing Treaty China has ratified the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s Agreement on Port State Measures, the
Has General He Weidong Been Purged?
He Weidong (何衛東), a People’s Liberation Army general and one of the most senior figures in the Chinese military, is reportedly under investigation for
What Pope Francis’ Death Means for Vatican-China Relations
White smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney will signal that a new Pope has been chosen. It might also mean a new era for Vatican-China
U.S. and China Tussle in Latin America
Over the past two decades, China has become South America’s largest-trading partner and is predicted by some to overtake the U.S. in the Latin
The Chinese (and British) Copper Mines Poisoning Zambia’s Water Supply
When the Chinese government greenlit the world’s largest dam in Tibet at the start of this year, activists and academics sounded the alarm. The dam is
Trump Tries to Force Xi’s Hand With Rapidly Accelerating Tariffs
In the past day, tariffs on China have jumped from 54% to 125%. U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2.0 China policy is shaping up to be a supercharged