China Russia not Saudi Arabia is China’s main source of oil March 28, 2018 0 Written by Erica Downs. Russia became China’s largest supplier of crude oil on an annual basis in 2016, dislodging Saudi Arabia from the position it…
International Relations China’s rise and ASEAN: A complex and evolving landscape June 13, 2016 0 Written by Oliver Turner. It is often said that as a new power rises it becomes more assertive and uses its increasing capabilities to expand…
Politics Implications for China’s Soft Power under Xi Jinping April 5, 2016 0 Written by Kingsley Edney. Soft power has become a popular concept in China. When Hu Jintao mentioned soft power in his report to the 2007…
China Selling China in the South Pacific: is anyone buying? March 29, 2016 0 Written by Graeme Smith. As the game show If You Are The One proves, soft power may emanate from China despite the Chinese government. Although contestants…
China China’s Rising Economic Soft Power March 25, 2016 0 Written by John Wong. Shortly after consolidating his power to become China’s only real “strong man” since Deng Xiaoping, President Xi Jinping promised national rejuvenation to…
China The Rise of Chinese Soft Power in Africa March 24, 2016 0 Written by Adams Bodomo. Is there Chinese soft power in Africa, and how does this compare with American soft power? Most people often begin discussion on…
China Soft Power on the Defensive: The Contradictions of Chinese Foreign Policy March 23, 2016 0 Written by James F. Paradise. China’s soft power offensive has not been fully effective. One reason is that many outsiders find it difficult to buy…
China-Middle East The Belt and Road and Suez Canal: China-Egypt Relations Under Xi Jinping February 16, 2016 0 Written by Shannon Tiezzi. Sandwiched between his stops in Saudi Arabia and Iran, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt was somewhat overlooked as part…
China China-Africa summit: what to look for beyond the hype and hypocrisy November 26, 2015 3 Written by John J Stremlau. Beijing’s selection of South Africa to host the China-Africa heads of state summit may indicate Chinese President Xi Jinping’s personal…
China China and the Global Great Game: New Order not New Imperialism September 18, 2015 1 Written by Grant Dawson. China’s recent stock-market crisis has undermined international confidence in China as a sure and steady engine of economic growth. The image…
