China
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China Is Planning Decades Ahead on Clean Energy. The U.S. Has Other Priorities.
Council on Foreign Relations. Expert take The China clean energy strategy outlined in its latest Five-Year Plan highlights a long-term national commitment to dominate low-carbon technologies. In contrast, the United…
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Should the US restrict Chinese investment in clean energy?
The urgent need to meet climate goals has placed the United States at a strategic crossroads. Policymakersmust decide whether to restrict Chinese investment in the clean energy sector to protect national security or welcome it to speed up the energy transition. A recentanalysis by the Brookings Institution explores the risks, benefits, and the need for clear “red lines.” Identifying the Core Security Risks The debate is…
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The Electrostate Era: China’s Strategic Leapfrog
The Transition from Oil Dependency to Electrical Sovereignty By mid-April 2026, the global energy landscape has transitioned from a crisis of supply to a crisis of Infrastructure Sovereignty. The CFR…
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With Hormuz Closed, China Is Wiring the Globe’s Clean Energy Future
The article With Hormuz Closed, China Is Wiring the Globe’s Clean Energy Future by David M. Hart analyzes how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating the China…
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How Long Will China’s Real Estate Crisis Last?
Brookings. Commentary Podcast The Brookings podcast How Long Will China’s Real Estate Crisis Last? analyzes the scale, causes, and implications of the ongoing China real estate crisis duration. The discussion…
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The U.S.-China Trade Relationship
Council on Foreign Relations. The U.S.-China Trade Relationship: What’s Behind the Competition? The backgrounder The U.S.-China Trade Relationship: What’s Behind the Competition? analyzes the dynamics shaping the U.S.-China trade relationship…
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Taiwan Explained
Council on Foreign Relations. Taiwan Explained: Why China Claims It, and Why the U.S. Is Involved The backgrounder Taiwan Explained: Why China Claims It, and Why the U.S. Is Involved…
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Environmental Sabotage: The Cyanide Allegations at Second Thomas Shoal
The Transition from Maritime Harassment to “Ecological Siege” By April 2026, the long-standing dispute over the Second Thomas Shoal (Ayungin Shoal) has transitioned from water cannon confrontations to accusations of…
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Pathways to Success: China’s Protected Area Governance and Management
World Bank. Pathways to Success: Global Insights for Enhancing the Effectiveness of China’s Protected Area Governance and Management The report Pathways to Success: Global Insights for Enhancing China’s Protected Area…
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OpenAI, Google y Anthropic se unen para frenar la copia de sus modelos de IA en China
OpenAI, Google y Anthropic, junto con Microsoft a través del Frontier Model Forum, comparten información para identificar intentos de “destilación adversaria” mediante los cuales competidores, especialmente en China, extraen masivamente…
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APEC Host Economy Policy Dialogue on Energy Successfully Held in Nanchang, Jiangxi
On March 17, 2026, the city of Nanchang became the center of regional energy strategy as the APEC Host Economy Policy Dialogue on Energy took place. This event served as…
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The 71st APEC Energy Working Group Meeting held in Nanchang
The city of Nanchang recently hosted the 71st APEC Energy Working Group (EWG) Meeting, marking a significant step forward for regional cooperation. During this event, delegates from various member economies…
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What does China want from a Trump-Xi summit?
The upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping represents a critical turning point for global stability in an increasingly volatile international landscape. According to a recent analysis by the…
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China Is Running Multiple AI Races
Brookings Institution China Is Running Multiple AI Races Published on March 9, 2026, this commentary by Kyle Chan — Fellow at the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings —…
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Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation
The Transition from “Cordon Sanitaire” to Direct Engagement By April 2026, the cross-strait relationship has transitioned from a period of absolute diplomatic silence—a “cordon sanitaire”—to a controversial and “rare” direct…
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A tale of two countries
Brookings. The real estate crises in 1990s Japan and contemporary China This article, presented at the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity (Spring 2026), analyzes China’s ongoing real estate adjustment and…
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Does Chinese Investment in US Clean Energy Sectors Help or Hurt America?
Brookings. Does Chinese Investment in US Clean Energy Sectors Help or Hurt America? Published on March 12, 2026, this commentary by Mary E. Gallagher and Joyce Yang opens a Brookings…
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How China can survive without the Strait of Hormuz
The Vulnerability of the World’s Largest Importer As of April 2026, China finds itself in a high-stakes balancing act as its primary source of “discounted” energy—Iran—is targeted by U.S.-Israeli kinetic…
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The Beijing Dialogue: De-escalating the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border War
The Transition from Border Skirmishes to Trilateral Diplomacy On April 2, 2026, high-level delegations from Pakistan and Afghanistan met in Beijing for a Chinese-brokered summit intended to end three months…
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Cross-Strait Crossroads: Pathways for America’s Taiwan Policy
En: Think TanksBrookings. Cross-Strait Crossroads: Pathways for America’s Taiwan Policy This report analyzes the strategic crossroads facing United States policy toward Taiwan in the context of increasing tensions between China and Taiwan.…
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Mexico Still Has a China Problem
Geoeconomic Context Fist, intensifying U.S. – China rivalry is reshaping trade, technology, and security rules across Latin America. Meanwhile, Mexico holds a pivotal role as a top U.S. trade partner…
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Trump, Xi, and the Case for Strategic Calm
Introduction First, U.S. – China relations have shifted from confrontation toward a more restrained phase, where both sides test limits while avoiding escalation. From Escalation to Recalibration Initially, tariff wars…
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When medicine supply chains become weapons: China’s leverage and how the U.S. should respond
En: Think TanksIntroduction First, concerns about China leveraging medicine supply chains reflect broader geopolitical risks, especially after disruption during COVID-19 exposed vulnerabilities in global production networks. Understanding Supply Chain Structure To begin…
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Trump’s Cyber Strategy Falls Short on China, Iran, and the Threats That Matter Most
Strategic Framing Initially, the cyber strategy presents an aggressive posture, emphasizing offensive operations to deter adversaries and signal strength in cyberspace. Lack of Strategic Depth However, the document remains brief…
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Does Chinese investment in US clean energy sectors help or hurt America?
Global Context First, Chinese investment in clean energy must be understood within the broader competition between the United States and China to dominate future energy technologies. China has invested heavily…
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Indo – Pacific perspectives on the prospect of a US – China G2
Regional debate over a possible G2 Perspectives across the Indo-Pacific evaluate whether a closer relationship between the United States and China could resemble a “G2,” meaning a system dominated by…
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China is running multiple AI races
Competing Visions of the AI Race First, debate about artificial intelligence often centers on the race toward artificial general intelligence. However, China is pursuing a broader strategy with several simultaneous…
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Indo-Pacific perspectives on the prospect of a US-China G2
The Indo-Pacific region is currently facing a period of deep uncertainty. A recent analysis from the Brookings Institution, featuring experts from Asia and Oceania, explores the possibility of a “G2”…
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The Middle-Power Moment?
En: Think TanksShifting Global Power Initially, growing distrust toward the United States and rising concern about China’s influence are reshaping politics and creating uncertainty across the global order. The Emergence of Middle…
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The Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision Could Affect Trump’s China Negotiations
En: Think TanksIn the article “The Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision Could Affect Trump’s China Negotiations,” published by the Council on Foreign Relations, Zongyuan Zoe Liu analyzes how a recent U.S. Supreme Court…