China’s South Asia Troubles
February 18th, 2023
Via the Soufan Center, commentary on China’s South Asia troubles: China’s efforts to build economic and political influence in South Asia are running into significant headwinds, including with its longtime ally, Pakistan. Chinese relations with historic rival India remain tense over periodic border clashes and New Delhi’s participation in several U.S.-backed regional security groupings. Pakistani […]
Read more »China Hasn’t Given Up on the Belt and Road
February 14th, 2023
Courtesy of Foreign Affairs, a look at China’s BRI which – while less flashy – is viewed by many as no less ambitious: In the decade since Chinese leader Xi Jinping announced the Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing’s huge infrastructure and investment program has become a defining part of its foreign policy. In the BRI’s […]
Read more »China’s Push to Secure Its Energy Interests in the Middle East
February 10th, 2023
Via CSIS’ Hidden Reach, a look at China’s push to secure its energy interests in the Middle East: China is expanding its footprint in the Middle East to meet its vast energy needs. Near the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important chokepoint for transporting oil, Chinese companies have invested heavily in ports and energy infrastructure. […]
Read more »China Pulls Back From Global Subsea Cable Project as US Tensions Mount
February 10th, 2023
Courtesy of The Financial Times, a report on Chinese groups’ decision to withdraw investment in Sea-Me-We 6, which will transmit data between Asia and western Europe: China has cut its participation in an internet cable project to link Asia with Europe, as tensions grow between Washington and Beijing over control of the physical infrastructure that […]
Read more »In Bolivia, China Signs Deal For World’s Largest Lithium Reserves
February 10th, 2023
Courtesy of The Diplomat, a report on a deal signed last month between Bolivia’s state firm YLB and three Chinese companies for lithium: In late January, Bolivia’s Luis Arce government signed a $1 billion agreement with the Chinese firms CATL, BRUNP, and CMOC (CBC) and the Bolivian state company Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB) to explore lithium […]
Read more »China Tries To Charm Southeast Asia
February 9th, 2023
Via GIS Reports Online, interesting commentary on how China is hoping its appeal as an economic partner will boost its geopolitical influence in the South China Sea region: Vietnam and the Philippines badly need foreign investment U.S. military support in the South China Sea achieved little China’s economic leverage could boost its regional influence The South […]
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