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14 January, 2026
China’s approach to global governance
China seeks to reshape, rather than dismantle, the international order.
22 December, 2025
Iran’s first-ever SCO military exercise solidifies ties with China and Russia
“Sahand-2025” marks a major milestone in Tehran’s integration into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
19 December, 2025
China’s mineral export restrictions: Market impacts and implications
Mineral export controls from 2023–2025 were driven first by US technology restrictions and later by broader...
1 December, 2025
Unequal partners: Consequences of the power shift in Sino-Russian relations
Shifting power dynamics are reshaping China and Russia's relations and roles in the Arctic and Central Asia.
14 November, 2025
Swedish research collaborations with China still increasing, but politically more difficult
In recent decades, China has become Sweden’s fourth largest research partner.
6 November, 2025
China–Russia military cooperation targeting Taiwan could link the European and Asia–Pacific theaters
China and Russia’s expanding military cooperation marks a deepening quasi-alliance that compels defense pla...
6 November, 2025
Friends Moving Apart? China and Russia at the United Nations
While the two countries remain closely aligned in their voting, data shows a gradual decline in coordination.
15 October, 2025
China’s interests in Africa
Chinese narratives advocating for a multipolar international order find strong resonance across the continent.
One year in: What Trump means for China