China’s foreign relations

Explaining the likely reasons behind India’s abstention from various procedural votes relating to the Ukraine conflict.

James Nixey and Annette Bohr explain why the belief that the Western countries should normalize their relations with Russia in order to counter the rise of China is wrong.

Short animation explaining the significance of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Conference.

Widespread protests have erupted in Hong Kong over the last few weeks.

Sara Vakhshouri explores Iran’s oil export options following the decision by the US to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

The global economy is in flux and a more isolationist and protectionist US is stepping back from multilateralism at a time of widespread concerns about the negative impacts of globalization.

The pretence of cooperation is over as Beijing prepares for America’s next president.

Chinese engagement with Africa is on an uptick after a period of decline.

Recent land-fill operations have significantly expanded Vietnam’s presence in the contested Spratly Islands and risk escalating regional tensions, write John Pollock and Damien Symon.

Last week’s plenum was light on substance, but even if the CCP had been clearer about its intentions, we might still be none the wiser about the direction of policy.

The Chinese Communist Party’s anticipated meeting represents another step towards top-down economic governance and achieving scientific-self-reliance under President Xi.

Whichever party wins the general election, limited resources will prevent an expansive foreign agenda. ‘Realistic ambition’ should be the guiding principle, with a focus on adapting to risks around the US and China, improving relations with the EU, and strengthening the UK’s role in international governance and development.

During his trip to Europe Xi could find it hard to address the damage wrought by COVID-19 and Beijing’s stance on Ukraine. But he may exploit existing tensions with Washington.

Following a power struggle within the Communist Party of Vietnam, it is clearer than ever that its new hard-line leadership has no interest in confrontation with China or being part of an ‘anti-China’ coalition.

Beijing’s diplomatic activism shows it is worried Iran–Israel tit-for-tat may undermine Saudi–Iran reconciliation.

China’s long-term strategy around bases in Africa is unclear, but countries hosting them must also make political calculations.

Xi Jinping has further consolidated his power in Beijing. What does this mean for China’s economy and its close neighbour Japan?

Reports that China pushed for a complete end to Houthi attacks are inaccurate: Beijing will not use its limited influence to support the US agenda.

Satellite images reveal the extent of a Chinese blockade to prevent the Philippines supplying its base on Second Thomas Shoal, write John Pollock and Damien Symon.

The latest episode of our weekly podcast discusses Taiwan’s presidential election.

Delegitimizing US policy supports China’s strategy to promote itself as a righteous alternative. But any escalation could unravel its Iran–Saudi diplomacy.

While the elections will demonstrate the vibrancy and resilience of Taiwan’s political system, no presidential candidate has a clear-cut answer for how to sustain its democracy and self-government long term.

The 13 January presidential vote is likely to determine whether Taiwan maintains its defiant independence regarding China, writes James Orr.

After images reveal new Chinese building on its territory, Bhutan is closing on a border agreement with China that may alarm India, write John Pollock and Damien Symon.

How will Beijing anticipate key elections in America, India, Taiwan and elsewhere? By steering the world towards ‘multi-polarity’ and neutrality, writes Yu Jie.

Noo Saro-Wiwa, author of ‘Black Ghosts’, and BBC journalist Danny Vincent discuss China’s African community and the country’s ‘pragmatic’ attitudes to race.

Taipei is preparing for possible conflict with cheap drones, better-trained troops and well-prepared civilians, writes Helen Fitzwilliam.

The former top American general tells Lynne O’Donnell about the threat of China, how Ukraine has changed warfare and why the West must focus on Africa.

The latest episode of our weekly podcast discusses China’s economic slowdown, amid signs of a more assertive foreign policy.

Incremental shared victories can build trust between great powers even though geopolitical realities mean they will continue to push their respective agendas.

The nuclear talks could lay the groundwork for crucial agreement on risk reduction.

The Bletchley Park summit can help the UK assert itself in AI governance. Doing so requires a delicate approach to China.

But China’s ‘anti-Western neutrality’ will have little more benefit in Israel than it has in Ukraine.

Failure to reach an agreement will damage the IMF and the rules-based international economic cooperation it embodies.

New Zealand is using a Māori foreign policy to differentiate itself from other Western countries.

The synthetic opioid is killing dozens monthly, but authorities and health campaigners can’t agree how to stem the deadly epidemic, writes Mallory Moench.