Established as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the G7’s Build Back Better World (B3W) Initiative will not be a serious competitor to China’s well-established infrastructure development strategy…
The People’s Republic of China is one step away from introducing the digital yuan as a tool to boost and control its economy. Beijing is actively testing the e-CNY: an…
As countries are rapidly seeking to move away from fossil fuels and electrify the transportation sector, the demand for cobalt is rapidly increasing. However, the supply of this sought-after mineral…
Professor Weigelin-Schwiedrzik discusses the November 2021 virtual-summit between the Presidents of the two superpowers: President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping. It took place in a cordial atmosphere. The summit…
Despite meeting its interest payment deadlines on two of its bonds on 10 November, Evergrande is on the brink of a default crisis that threatens to further damage the Chinese…
Interview with China expert Professor Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedrzik on China’s expanding role in Afghanistan. She offers in-depth analysis of China’s pragmatic Afghanistan approach, as well as its ’s wolf warrior diplomats…
The Communist Party of China commemorates the founding of the party exactly 100 years ago today. From its own perspective, the 100th anniversary provides the party an opportunity to look…
China has entered the space race. With the successful launch of the Tianhe Module, the Chinese Tiangong Space Station is well on its way. NASA's China exclusion policy has also…
The tit-for-tat sanctions between the EU and China in March could threaten a recently announced investment deal. Some in the EU are pressing for it to take more of a…
Iran and China have strengthened their ties. The regional and international geopolitical impact of the Strategic Partnership Cooperation will move Iran into China’s orbit and end Iran’s global isolation. Scarlett…