Government investments to strengthen the domestic economy are making China less dependent on U.S. trade.
China Has Leverage to Reject Bad U.S. Deal
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Global Repercussions of Trump’s Withdrawal from Climate Politics
Other countries–China, Russia, India–are rushing to fill the void for their own strategic gain.
China Navigates a World Adrift in Uncertainty
Trump offers unpredictability; China offers stability.
The New Great Game in Southeast Asia
As Washington retreats, China steps in.
Trump’s Tariff Gambit: A Blunt Instrument in a Sharpening Global Trade War
Trump’s aggressive economic nationalism may well hasten the rise of the very multipolar world he seeks to suppress.
What America Misunderstands About China’s Trade Resolve
China is well-positioned to win the current tariff war.
Will the EU Navigate Towards China?
Both sides could benefit from enhanced trade, but tensions remain.
China Displaces U.S. as Global Leader in Research
Nine of the world’s top 10 research institutions are now Chinese.
Soft Power Divide: China Advances While U.S. Retreats
U.S. cultural dominance, once unquestioned, is facing increasing competition from Chinese cultural products and digital platforms.
Nepal’s Hunt for Oil: Energy Sovereignty or Risky Gamble?
Fossil fuels unfortunately remain alluring for poorer countries, but oil and gas are ultimately just fool’s gold.