Category: China

Iran Special Economic Zones presented at CIFIT
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis China Middle East Persian Files ISSN 2975-0598

China and Iran Explore New Cooperation Opportunities in Tourism and Free Economic Zones

The collaborative efforts in the tourism sector and Chinese investments in Iranian free economic zones and infrastructure are fortifying the economic ties between Beijing and Tehran

10th Cooperation Forum China - Central Asia
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Central Asia China Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598

Geopolitics of the 10th Cooperation Forum China – Central Asia Organised in Xiamen

The 10th Cooperation Forum China – Central Asia, held recently in Xiamen, underscored Beijing’s strategic approach in the region and highlighted Central Asian nations’ imperative to enhance their connectivity and collaboration with the Chinese market.

Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Central Asia China Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598

Xinjiang’s Role in Promoting Kazakhstan-China’s Trade and Economic Cooperation

The recent bilateral meeting between Kazakh and Xinjiang authorities substantiated the collaborative commitment between Astana and Beijing, highlighting the pivotal role that the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) may assume in bolstering regional connectivity and facilitating the realisation of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Middle East Map Flags
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis China Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Middle East United States

Is China replacing the United States in the Middle East?

In an ever-evolving geopolitical landscape, the perception of a waning United States influence in the Middle East has gained momentum. This shift has sparked debates about the extent of the US disengagement and the emerging roles of other global players, particularly China.

China Defence Minister
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 China Russia

China’s defence cooperation with Russia and Belarus and the 11th Moscow Conference on International Security

Chinese Minister of Defence’s visit to Russia and Belarus reflects the cooperation between these countries in the realm of defence and highlights the significance of multilateral discussions in ensuring global stability and security.

China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Central Asia China

Enhancing China-Kyrgyzstan Cooperation: Inauguration of Analytical Centre for China Studies

The inauguration of the Analytical Centre for China Studies in Bishkek marks a significant milestone in China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation, underscoring Beijing’s strategic approach towards the Central Asian republic.

Central Asia map
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Central Asia China

Brussels and Beijing’s interest/competition in Central Asia

The first China-Central Asia Summit and the second EU-Central Asia Economic Forum highlighted Beijing and Brussels’ interests and competition in the region.

Geopolitics of Eurasia and the Islamic world among Russia and China's interests_SpecialEurasia
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Central Asia China Middle East Russia

The importance of KazanForum 2023 and the China-Central Asia Summit for Eurasia and the Islamic world’s geopolitics

The KazanForum 2023 and the “China-Central Asia” Summit definitely emphasise Kremlin and Beijing’s strategies in Eurasia and the Islamic world’s strategic areas in time of confrontation with the West.

Map of Mongolia
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Central Asia China Monitoring & Analysis

Mongolian Foreign Minister will pay a visit to China: why does it matter?

Mongolian Foreign Affairs Minister’s upcoming visit to China emphasised the relations between Ulaanbaatar and Beijing and the Chinese strategy to increase its influence in the Asian country because of strategic position and significant natural resources.

The Dushanbe-Kulma highway will connect Tajikistan and China through the Pamir mountains (Credits: Image by Walter Frehner from Pixabay)
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Central Asia China Monitoring & Analysis

How might the Dushanbe-Kulma highway support interconnection between Gorno-Badakhshan and Xinjiang and regional stability?

The construction of the Dushanbe-Kulma highway, thanks to the Chinese investment, might support the interconnection between the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) with the final goal of improving local economies and stabilising these two strategic regions.

US Dollar banknote
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 China Middle East Monitoring & Analysis United States

Can Saudi Arabia switch from the US dollar to the Chinese yuan?

Oil transactions between Saudi Arabia and China could be denominated in the Chinese yuan, a significant development in the evolving international economic and geopolitical landscape. If this move happens, it could have far-reaching implications for the US dollar’s status as the dominant global currency, as well as for US-Saudi relations and broader regional dynamics in the Middle East.

Iran Saudi Arabia Middle East globe
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis China Middle East Persian Files ISSN 2975-0598

Riyadh-Tehran reconciliation sponsored by Beijing, what next?

Iran and Saudi Arabia, longtime regional rivals, have agreed to resume friendly diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies after Chinese-led negotiations in Beijing. The two governments announced the agreement via their respective state media agencies and China’s Xinhua News Agency.

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Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Asia-Pacific China Monitoring & Analysis

Il ruolo della Cambogia nell’espansione cinese nel sud-est asiatico

Considerando la posizione geostrategica che la Cambogia detiene nella regione del Sud-Est Asia e il rapporto economico che lega Phnom Penh a Pechino, la Repubblica Popolare Cinese ha sviluppato una strategia volta a rafforzare i legami e trasformare lo Stato cambogiano in un elemento fondamentale della sua politica estera regionale.

Saudi Arabia map
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China’s economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia threatens U.S. regional interests

Chinese President Xi Jinping is paying an official visit to Saudi Arabia to affirm Beijing’s influence in the Gulf and contrast the U.S. presence in the region. 

Indonesia Island Chain
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Asia-Pacific China Monitoring & Analysis

China – Indonesia relations and the Strait of Malacca: geopolitical analysis and risk assessment

Due to Malacca’s geopolitical centrality, China has strengthened economic-diplomatic dialogue and relations with Southeast Asian countries, especially Indonesia.

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Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Asia-Pacific China Monitoring & Analysis

Xi Jinping and the 20th Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Congress

On October 16th, 2022, Xi Jinping opened the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in a speech lasting about two hours, outlining the main challenges that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will have to face in the coming years to pursue the China Dream policy design.

Parliament of Myanmar in Naypyidaw
Posted in Asia-Pacific China Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Monitoring & Analysis

The geopolitical value of Myanmar in China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Due to its geographical position in the Asia-Pacific, Myanmar plays a strategic role in China’s regional policy, especially in connection with the Malacca Dilemma.

Tibetan Plateau Tectonics
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Asia-Pacific China Monitoring & Analysis

The People’s Republic of China and the ‘Third Pole’ Water Resources Management

Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Volume 23 Issue 2 – In recent years, the People’s Republic of China has heavily invested in renewable resources, particularly in the hydropower sector. Under the Xi Jinping administration, this energy sector has progressively assumed a role in sustaining part of the electricity demand of both the industrial and civil sectors.

Emomali Rahmon the President of Tajikistan
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis Central Asia China

Tajikistan and China discussed economic, political and security cooperation

Tajikistan and China discussed economic, political and regional security cooperation, confirming Beijing’s rising role in Tajik local dynamics and Central Asia at the expense of Moscow’s regional strategy.

Mohammed bin Salman
Posted in Monitoring & Analysis China Middle East

SpecialEurasia discussed with Dr Waref Kumayha Saudi – Chinese relations and the upcoming Arab – China summit

The forthcoming first Arab – China summit scheduled in Saudi Arabia confirms Beijing’s interests in the Gulf Arab monarchies and the Middle East and Riyadh’s strategy of diversifying its political and commercial partners and decreasing its dependence on the United States.

East China Sea Map
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Asia-Pacific China Monitoring & Analysis

The Sino-Japanese dispute over energy resources in the East China Sea

China and Japan are competing in the East China Sea on the local energy resources considered fundamental in Beijing’s economic and foreign policy and Tokyo’s strategic approach to the Asia-Pacific.

Hanoi Vietnam
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Asia-Pacific China Monitoring & Analysis United States

Vietnam: a disputed land between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.

The People’s Republic of China and the United States have embarked on a foreign policy aimed at influencing political and economic dynamics in Vietnam, a republic in the Asia-Pacific which plays a strategic role thanks to its geographical position.

US Indo Pacific Command
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Asia-Pacific China Monitoring & Analysis United States

The US Valiant Shield 22 exercise: a warning to Beijing

US Indo-Pacific Command coordinated the Valiant Shield exercise conducted near the second island chain and in the Philippine Sea to counter the Chinese presence in the Asia-Pacific.

Hong Kong
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Asia-Pacific China Monitoring & Analysis

Hong Kong: The Fall of ‘One Country, Two Systems’

This analysis attempts to understand the Xi Jinping administration’s geopolitical vision for Hong Kong by examining the National security law and the economic-financial interaction between the PRC economy and Fragrant Harbour.

Solomon Islands map
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Asia-Pacific China Monitoring & Analysis United States

The Sino-American competition in the Pacific region: the case of the Solomon Islands

The United States and its allies will watch closer the growing partnership between China and the Solomon Islands monitoring whether Beijing will manage to build a military base in a country that plays a strategic role in the Pacific.

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Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Asia-Pacific China Monitoring & Analysis

China’s Polar Silk Road and geopolitics of the Arctic zone

Due to its strategic position and natural resources, China has elaborated a Polar Silk Road to play a leading role in the Arctic zone, attempting to develop joint projects with local actors, especially the Russian Federation, opening a new transit route for its goods.

China embassy in Belgrade Serbia
Posted in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 China Monitoring & Analysis Russia

Serbia at the crossroads between the Chinese dragon and the Russian bear: new tensions in the Balkans?

The war in Ukraine provided Serbia with an opportunity to continue and boost the policy, which was already unfolding even before the war, of replacing Russia with China as Serbia’s primary non-Western partner.