China and the World: IMF Pushes China on Domestic Demand, Taiwan Minister’s Secret Israel Trip, Leaders Tied to Covert Influence Campaigns

This week we track key shifts in China’s domestic and foreign policy landscape as well as critical international developments.

Dec 12

China and the World: Ex-Banking Regulator Sentenced, China Masses 100 Vessels, US Expands Travel Ban List

This week we track key shifts in China’s domestic and foreign policy landscape as well as critical international developments.

Dec 5

November 2025

China and the World: China’s Authoritarianism Debate, Putin Signals Peace Talks, Pakistan’s Military Influence

This week we track key shifts in China’s domestic and foreign policy landscape as well as a closer look at the history of the Pakistani military.

Nov 28

China and the World: Beijing’s State Loan Purchases, Japan Tourism Losses, Hasina Sentenced in Bangladesh

This week we track key shifts in China’s domestic and foreign policy landscape as well as major global developments.

Nov 21

China and the World: China revives ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy, Russia–Ukraine War Shifts, China’s Iron Grip in Africa

We track key shifts in China’s domestic and foreign policy landscape and major global developments, including Russia’s escalating strikes on Ukraine’s…

Nov 14

China This Week: First Home-Built Carrier Commissioned, Foreign AI Chips Banned, Exports Decline After Two Years

This week in China, we explore key shifts in its domestic and foreign policy landscape. We also take a closer look at the current situation in Mali as…

Nov 7

October 2025

China and The World: Xi-Trump Meeting, Japan’s New Leadership, Push for Tech Self-Reliance

This week in China, we explore key shifts in its domestic and foreign policy landscape. We also expand our coverage to look at the key developing…

Oct 31

China This Week: Rapid Nuclear Programme Expansion, EU Targets Refineries, Boeing Names New China Chief

This week in China, we explore key shifts in its domestic and foreign policy landscape. We also expand our coverage to look at the key developing…

Oct 24

China This Week: U.S. Shipping Ban, UN Accuses China of Targeting Activists, UK Reveals Spy Case Evidence

This week in China, we explore key shifts in its domestic and foreign policy landscape. We also expand our coverage to look at the key developing…

Oct 17

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China This Week: Beijing Tightens Export Controls, Unveils New AI and Chip Strategy, and Plans Joint Military Drills with Malaysia

This week in China, we explore key shifts in its domestic and foreign policy landscape. We also expand our coverage to look at the key developing…

Oct 10

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China This Week: EU Telecom Rift, Flights with India Resume, Xi Eyes Taiwan in Trade Talks

This week in China, we explore key shifts in its domestic and foreign policy landscape.

Oct 3

September 2025

China This Week: Xi on Xinjiang Stability, Trump’s TikTok Order, Pakistan Eyes Chinese Lasers

This week in China, we explore key shifts in its domestic and foreign policy landscape.

Sep 26