The Pathfinder Foundation and the China Center for South Asian Studies (CCSAS) at Sichuan University launched the Colombo Maritime Dialogue 2026 Report at a virtual ceremony on 28 September, bringing together the
China’s One Child Policy has created millions of single children since the early 1980s, and controversies surrounding the mental health of these only children have persisted to this day. Even without clear
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The year 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic ties. The relationship has weathered numerous challenges and has benefited both nations and the world as a whole. The unique history of
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On January 25, China’s top anti-corruption agency, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), revealed on its official website that it received 1.057 million allegation reports in 2023. Out of these, 626,000
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Unlike soldiers, diplomats and government officials are like the three wise monkeys. One such person not in that league I met more than a year ago told me about Chinese intrusions across
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The Energy Department has announced it is putting solar panels on the roof of the Pentagon for environmental reasons. No study has been done on the feasibility of this venture. No one has figured
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s tour of four African countries continues the 34-year tradition of prioritizing Africa for the first overseas visits by Chinese foreign ministers annually. The purpose of Wang’s visit
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Chinese scientists have recently proposed an e-commerce protocol that incorporates quantum technology, marking a world-first implementation with a five-user online trading scenario, as reported by China’s Xinhua News Agency on January 15.
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On Jan. 8-12, Mohamed Muizzu paid his visit to China as president of the Maldives, marking a fresh starting point for China-Maldives relations. This year is also of special significance for bilateral
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Late last year, a colleague sent me a letter decrying some of my writings about China, notably the last newsletter of 2023. This newsletter is my response to him. The situation in China is
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Two years on, the world’s largest free trade pact in terms of population and trade volume, has unleashed tremendous benefits for regional integration in the Asia-Pacific region and powered up economic recovery.
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2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic Terminator franchise, which has captivated audiences with its thrilling storyline and futuristic concepts. One intriguing question that often arises when watching these films is:
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The President of China, Xi Jinping, and the First Lady of China, Madam Peng Liyuan, officially welcomed President Mohamed Muizzu and Sajidha Mohamed, who are currently on a state visit to China
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According to Bloomberg News, China had strategic missiles filled with water instead of fuel touching off a corruption scandal that led to Chinese President Xi’s military purge of China’s Rocket Forces. Bloomberg reported that
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The BRICS doubled its size after more than 40 countries showed interest or formally applied to join the young international organization, signaling an evolution toward a more multipolar world. The Global South,
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Release of excerpts from the Memoirs,‘Four Stars of Destiny,’ by former Army Chief General M M Naravane in December last year had whetted the appetite of military analysts as these provided a
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