International Relations News, Analysis, Commentary

China’s Xi to Meet Kim Jong Un in Rare Trip to North Korea

Beijing, Pyongyang, Moscow, and Tehran are ‘sleeping in the same bed, but dreaming different dreams,’ an expert said.

June 6, 2026BY Dorothy Li

China Aims to Widen Influence on Korean Peninsula via Flight Deal With Seoul, Visit to Pyongyang

Without adequate U.S. support, South Korea could become a weak link in the First Island Chain to contain ...

June 5, 2026BY Alex Wu

Greer Says EU Tariff Deal Can Stand as US Pursues Forced-Labor Duties

The USTR has proposed 10 percent or 12.5 percent duties on 60 economies, with public comments due July ...

June 4, 2026BY Arthur Zhang

5 Eyes Warns China Is Using Fake Recruiters to Target Sensitive Information

The bulletin said recruiters typically start with casual discussions before seeking information about government contacts or military activities.

June 4, 2026BY Evgenia Filimianova

Hanson Says Australian Military Not Ready to Defend Country Amid CCP Aggression

Hanson alleges that Labor has failed to invest sufficiently in defence.

June 4, 2026BY Monica O’Shea

Australian PM Rejects Trump’s 12.5 Percent Tariff Against Forced Labour-Made Goods

Anti-Slavery Commissioner Chris Evans previously pointed out that Chinese online retailers, like Temu, are not subject to local ...

June 3, 2026BY Monica O’Shea

China Continues to Acquire Advanced AI Chips via Other Countries Despite New US Restrictions: Insiders

The Chinese regime not only smuggles AI chips and materials through other countries, but also recruits U.S. AI ...

June 3, 2026BY Alex Wu

New Solomons PM Orders Review After Gaining Access to Secret China Security Deal

Matthew Wale hopes to turn around ties with Australia and to eventually sign a 'comprehensive security' deal.

June 3, 2026BY Rex Widerstrom

US Revokes Visa of Chinese Journalist

The journalist worked for Xinhua, China’s state-run news agency, in the United States.

June 2, 2026BY Frank Fang and Eva Fu

Satellite Images Show More Military Activity Near China’s Nuclear Missile Silos

The network of desert launch platforms host long-range missiles that can reach any U.S. city, but one expert ...

June 2, 2026BY Alex Wu

Experts Say Shangri-La Remarks Point to Larger Japan Role in Indo-Pacific Defense

U.S. and Japanese defense chiefs called for allied burden-sharing, stronger deterrence, and expanded regional defense cooperation.

June 1, 2026BY Arthur Zhang

New Zealand Raises Defence Spending by $1.6 Billion Amid CCP Aggression

The bulk of the latest tranche of money will be spent on drone systems, critical ship maintenance and ...

June 1, 2026BY Rex Widerstrom

Deepening Economic Ties With Beijing Poses Security Challenges to Berlin: Analysts

The German economy minister wrapped up a four-day trip to China, stressing both cooperation and competition in bilateral ...

May 31, 2026BY Jarvis Lim

EU Commission Declares Trade Ties With China ‘Not Sustainable’

The European Commission has called for a more robust response to surging Chinese imports and growing economic imbalance.

May 30, 2026BY James Xu

Viridis Shuns China, Targets US and Europe for Brazil Rare Earth Project

Viridis is targeting U.S. and European buyers and will not sell to China as it develops its Colossus ...

May 30, 2026BY James Xu

Sandoz Files Anti-Dumping Complaint Against Chinese Amoxicillin Imports

The Swiss drugmaker warned that unfair Chinese competition risks wiping out Europe’s last major antibiotic manufacturing base.

May 30, 2026BY James Xu

Japan, Philippines Deepen Security Ties, Call for Peace Across Taiwan Strait

The two countries also stated their opposition to coercion in the East and South China Seas and backed ...

May 29, 2026BY Arthur Zhang

Beijing Set to Prolong Rare-Earth Curbs, Economic Retaliation Against Tokyo: Analysts

Exports of critical rare-earth elements from China to Japan have virtually halted since December.

May 29, 2026BY Jarvis Lim

Anand Meets Chinese Counterpart, Says Both Countries Must Address ‘Critical Issues’ to Ensure People’s Security

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand met with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Ottawa on May 29, and ...

May 29, 2026BY Noé Chartier

US, Japan, Taiwan Push Deterrence as Shangri-La Defense Forum Opens

The U.S. and Japan are set to address Asia’s top defense forum as China’s military buildup and rising ...

May 29, 2026BY Arthur Zhang

Kazakh Activists Say Police Blocked Trip to US Embassy Over Xinjiang Advocacy

Members of the Atajurt rights group say Kazakh police intercepted activists traveling to Astana to discuss Xinjiang-related prosecutions ...

May 29, 2026BY Michael Zhuang

EU Opens Subsidy Probe Into JD.com’s CECONOMY Deal

Brussels is investigating whether Chinese state support gave JD.com an unfair advantage in its bid for German online ...

May 29, 2026BY James Xu

EU to Expand Tariffs and Quotas on Chinese Imports in Major De-Risking Push

Brussels is set to expand tariffs and quotas across multiple sectors to shield European industry from subsidized Chinese ...

May 29, 2026BY James Xu

German Economy Minister Pushes ‘Cooperation and Competition’ on First Visit to Beijing

Katherina Reiche calls for fairer trade rules and reciprocity as Germany struggles with a massive trade deficit and ...

May 28, 2026BY Sophia Lam

Gwadar Port on Arabian Sea Emerges as Key to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

The deep-sea port could be used by the Chinese military as a hub to extend its influence in ...

May 28, 2026BY Alex Wu

British Intelligence Chief Warns UK’s Tech Lead Over China Is Narrowing

The GCHQ director warned that Beijing has gained advanced capabilities across cyber and military domains.

May 28, 2026BY James Xu

Lai Marks 250th US Anniversary in Taipei, Links Taiwan Democracy to Future of US Ties

The Taiwan president tied America’s founding, Taiwan’s first direct presidential election, and semiconductor cooperation to the future of ...

May 27, 2026BY Arthur Zhang