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2 March, 2026
Making sense of Zhang Youxia’s downfall – an expert roundup
A compilation of expert assessments regarding the removal of the high-ranking Chinese military leader.
11 February, 2026
China offers its partners economic lifelines and diplomatic cover – not military guarantees
Crises in Venezuela and Iran have shown the limits of Beijing’s support, but non-military backing can still...
11 February, 2026
Closing ranks: Russia-China energy cooperation amid escalating confrontation with the West
Cooperation in the energy sector, which has long been a key pillar of Russia-China economic relations, has...
4 February, 2026
Q&A: China’s interests in Greenland
Patrik Andersson answers some of the most frequently asked questions concerning Chinese interests and activ...
19 January, 2026
One year in: What Trump means for China
The first year of the second Trump administration has created more opportunities for China.
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...
Principles and pragmatism: China’s evolving approach to Israel and Palestine