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China has issued an action plan for peaking carbon emissions during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. It outlines measures to accelerate the transition to clean energy, promote green industries, and deepen low-carbon development across key sectors. What could this mean for China's overall energy supply? And what significance could it have for the global energy transition?

The Middle East is once again at a critical crossroads. After a fresh exchange of strikes, US President Donald Trump declares the MOU dead. Renewed escalation is deepening regional instability and sharpening divisions over military action, international law, and the prospects for diplomacy. How are Arab states assessing the risks and costs of a widening conflict? How are US allies recalibrating th...

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is wrapping up a week-long tour of Northern Europe, with stops in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway. It is the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister to Denmark in 15 years and to Sweden in 22 years. The tour comes as Europe is wrestling with trade tensions with China, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and growing uncertainty over its relationship with the US. It a...

The world today stands at a crossroads. From the Middle East to Europe, armed conflicts remain on the rise, and the suffering of war is felt beyond the battlefield. But amid growing uncertainty are encouraging signs of diplomatic engagement and dialogue. So how should we understand today's changing world? Can countries manage competition without escalating into confrontation? And in an era of ofte...

Addressing a gathering marking the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China, Chinese leader Xi Jinping described the Party's century-long journey as the "most magnificent epic" of the nation. He called on the Party to continue advancing toward its goal of building China into a modern socialist country on schedule. How should we assess the Party's achievements and governing logic over the...

Beijing has held a grand gathering to mark the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a key speech reviewing the Party's 105-year journey, from its founding mission of seeking happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the nation, to its current task of advancing Chinese modernization. What are th...

This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. From just over 50 members in 1921 to more than 100 million today, the CPC has led one of the most remarkable transformations in modern history, turning China into the world's second-largest economy and a major force in global affairs. What explains the Party's remarkable longevity and governing capacity? How has...

A party-wide study campaign has been actively underway in China, researching a correct understanding of governance performance. In other words, how officials should define success and what kind of achievements should count. The campaign comes as the 15th Five-Year Plan gets underway and reflects a broader effort to judge officials not only by economic growth but also by people's livelihoods, ecolo...

Europe's economic relationship with China has entered a more complex and contested phase. In recent years, European economies have been grappling with soaring energy costs following the Ukraine crisis, weak productivity growth, and a decline in industrial competitiveness. European policymakers have increasingly raised concerns over what they call Chinese overcapacity, industrial subsidies, and gro...

Britain has entered another moment of political upheaval. Keir Starmer, who led Labour to a landslide victory less than two years ago, has announced he will step down after losing support inside his own party. His successor could become Britain’s seventh prime minister in just ten years, raising a larger question: is this simply the fall of one leader, or a sign of deeper problems in British polit...

Peace talks between Iran and the United States in Switzerland have been postponed following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. Under the memorandum of understanding reached earlier this week, Washington and Tehran have committed to an "immediate and permanent cessation" of hostilities, including in Lebanon. However, repeated Israeli attacks on Beirut have threatened to derail the diplomatic proc...

The summit between the Chinese and US presidents in Beijing has sent important signals about the future of bilateral relations. Both sides have expressed a desire to manage competition and reduce the risk of conflict. How should we read these developments? As the global landscape grows more complex, can China and the United States avoid the so-called Thucydides Trap and build a more stable framewo...

China says the current international system should be reformed and improved—not replaced—to better reflect the realities of today's world and deliver more effective results. The message comes in a newly released white paper outlining China's vision and proposals for reforming and improving global governance. Why has global governance reform become increasingly urgent? How can the international com...

The European Union is reportedly set to join Pax Silica, a US-led initiative aimed at coordinating export controls, investment policies and supply chains in advanced semiconductor technologies. The initiative is widely seen as part of Washington's broad effort to maintain its tech edge and slow China's rise in strategic sectors, particularly artificial intelligence. The US says Pax Silica is desig...

As global conflicts multiply and geopolitical tensions rise, millions of people worldwide are being stripped of their most fundamental human rights. In an increasingly divided world, what does the future hold for human rights? Are they still a universal pursuit shared by all nations? And how can developing countries make their voices heard to shape a more just, inclusive global governance system?...

More than 400 guests from nearly 100 countries, along with representatives from the UN and other international and regional organizations, are gathering in Beijing for the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Right to Development. Four decades on, how can the international community better advance human righ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that relations between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or the DPRK, stand at a new historical starting point. He made the remarks while attending a welcome banquet hosted by DPRK leader Kim Jong Un. Kim noted that the two sides have reached consensus on advancing bilateral relations amid evolving circumstances. The visit comes at a signifi...

Tokyo and Manila have agreed to begin talks on maritime boundary delimitation in waters to the east of Taiwan. Beijing has rejected the move arguing that the waters in question involve China's maritime rights and interests. What is really driving the latest moves by Japan and the Philippines? Are they creating a new flashpoint in regional maritime and sovereignty disputes? And how will such a unil...

The world is entering a period of strategic uncertainty. The war in Iran and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have shaken energy markets, threatened shipping routes, and reminded Asia how vulnerable it remains to conflict far beyond its shores. At the same time, US-China relations continue to reshape trade, technology, security, and choices facing Southeast Asia. Can Southeast Asia keep diplomac...

At this year's Shangri-La Dialogue, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized US military strength and urged regional partners to boost defense spending, repeatedly citing "peace through strength" and deterrence. On China, he took a softer tone than last year, noting efforts to build a stable, constructive relationship and the importance of military communication. Does this signal a shift in Wa...

China and the European Union remain deeply interconnected through trade, investment, technology and diplomacy. Yet the relationship is also facing growing strains. Brussels is speaking more openly about de-risking, industrial security and strategic autonomy, while Beijing warns that some of Europe's emerging policy proposals risk pushing the relationship toward protectionism and discrimination. At...

US forces have launched new strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington describing the operation as “self-defense” after Iranian vessels were reportedly involved in mine-laying activities and missile threats against US assets. The latest escalation comes at a highly fragile moment as negotiations are reportedly continuing over a possible ceasefire framework. But major dis...

Saturday marks the 75th anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Xizang Autonomous Region. Over the past seven and a half decades, Xizang has undergone profound transformations in its economy, infrastructure, public services, and living standards. Its GDP has grown from just 327 million yuan in 1965 to more than 300 billion yuan in 2025, and the region is now targeting economic growth of over 7 p...

Beijing has strongly rejected Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's latest remarks on cross-Strait relations, accusing him of repackaging "Taiwan independence" in the language of peace and democracy. The comments come as Lai faces mounting political pressure on the island, after Taiwan's legislature voted on an impeachment motion against him. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has warned against Taiwan i...

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have issued a joint statement on further strengthening strategic coordination and deepening friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The two sides also signed a series of cooperation agreements across a wide range of sectors. What is this visit all about? How have China and Russia managed to build such a stable and resi...