Introduction A few hundred miles from where Chinese leader Xi Jinping is preparing to host US President Donald Trump, a very different drama is playing out inside China’s giant oil hubs. Behind the scenes, a network of Chinese oil refineries has become one of Iran’s most important financial lifelines, buying large volumes of crude and…
7 Stark Lessons from China’s Suspended Death Sentences for Two Ex‑Defence Ministers China’s leadership has sent a powerful and unsettling message by giving suspended death sentences to two former defence ministers on corruption charges. The rulings against Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, both one‑time members of the powerful Central Military Commission, show how far President Xi Jinping…
Lee’s difficult game between China, Japan and the United States Lee’s difficult game between China, Japan and the United States starts with his first state visit to Beijing, the first visit of a South Korean president to China since 2017. He wants to “fully restore” relations with China in 2026 but also keep South Korea…
China Slams Japan: Introduction China Slams Japan after an unprecedented diplomatic dispute at the Asia-Pacific summit drew global attention, forcing officials in both countries to rethink their foreign policy and regional strategies. The meeting between Japanese leaders and a Taiwan adviser became the focal point not only for bilateral tensions, but also for wider conversations…
