In recent years, China has dipped its toes into the waters of the Middle East and has not been put off from having a swim—but is yet to dive in. On…

The main international group bringing China and African nations together marked its 25-year anniversary this month in a display of its unique…

Iraq’s geography is both a blessing and a curse.In many ways, it's strategic. A gateway between Asia and Europe, it is the land bridge between Saudi…

China’s firm backing of Palestinians amid Israel's war on Gaza has damaged Beijing's bilateral relations with Tel Aviv while boosting its standing in…

The US has put high-level pressure on China to use its influence over Iran to end Houthi attacks on Western commercial shipping in the Red Sea…

China’s annual congressional sessions have recently concluded. They lasted just six days. While those who attend conferences may think that six days…

At the Davos World Economic Forum, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced a 5.2% GDP growth rate. Global stock markets, reacting to the news, initially…

This year's World Economic Forum theme is “Rebuilding Trust”. Unlike past gatherings aimed at pushing the human frontier or engendering a new global…

Taiwan’s election is being hailed as an astounding success for liberal democracy. However, the Democratic Progressive Party’s victory in Taiwan is…

Hopes were high for 2023, post pandemic China’s year zero. But after the country sharply reversed its draconian zero-COVID policy in December 2022,…