Voice of China: Beijing’s New Push to Improve Global Image
Beijing announced the launch of a new mega-broadcaster -- via merging its largest state television and radio stations -- to improve its international image.
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Taking Central Stage: China Invests in Expanding Global Influence
Beijing has said the government would increase its spending on foreign affairs by 15 percent to 60 billion yuan, or $9.45 billion.
Little Progress Made During Trump’s China Visit
U.S. President Donald J. Trump finished his first trip to China last Friday, but despite spectacular optics, little progress was made during the visit.
Xi’s New Leadership Lineup Could Dramatically Change China’s Future
One week after China’s 19th Party Congress, at least 20 Chinese universities and colleges have already planned to establish research institutes promoting President Xi Jinping’s ideology.…
Trump’s Visit to China a Chance to Improve Weak Relations
Last Friday, the White House announced that U.S. President Donald Trump would visit China in November during his trip to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit and the…
Is North Korea ‘Begging for War’?
When North Korea conducted its sixth nuclear test on September 3, an automated seismic station run by an U.N.-affiliated group detected that it was equivalent to a magnitude 6.1 earthquake.…
Sino-Indian Relations Back on ‘Right Track’ After Months of Tension
As tensions between North Korea and the United States continued to dominate the headlines last week, a quieter months-long conflict between China and India was just resolved.
On Tuesday,…
North Korea Missile Tests Could Push Japan to Embrace Nuclear Weapons
On Tuesday morning, millions of people in northern Japan woke up to a government text alert warning that a ballistic missile test-fired from North Korea was passing overhead.
The missile…
Sensing Danger, China Starts Enforcing Sanctions On North Korea
Dozens of trucks full of seafood have lined up at the Chinese border with North Korea, a sign that China is seriously considering to tighten the noose around the hermit kingdom after its…
US To North Korea: Time To Talk Is Over. What’s Next?
Threatening the U.S. with a total nuclear destruction is North Korea's favorite pastime. But U.S. officials always shrugged off their bombastic rhetoric, downplaying their ability to hit…
Trump’s Low Ratings In World Cripple US Foreign Policy
Six months into his presidency, Donald J. Trump's record-breaking low approval rating is not that different from his favorability ratings abroad. Unable to adopt a single legislative action…
Qatar Embargo Came After Trump’s Blessing
Just a week after President Donald J. Trump’s first foreign trip, Persian Gulf is in an unprecedented regional crisis.
Last Monday, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and…
Breaking Diplomatic Norms Has Been Trump’s Norm
“From this moment on, it's going to be America First,” President Donald J. Trump said in his inauguration speech.
Mr. Trump had campaigned on breaking foreign policy traditions and…