China and the Philippines could build trust by cooperating in ‘low-sensitivity’ areas such as energy and the environment, analysts say.
Professor Li Yan says human expertise is vital to retaining context in AI translations of Beijing’s policy ideas for overseas audiences.
Di Dongsheng argues it could take three decades for China to dominate access to ports, straits, canals and shipping lanes around the world.
27 Aug 2026 - 3:58PM videocam
Kyiv releases Chinese president’s Independence Day greeting as top envoy urges broader Black Sea security cooperation.
26 Aug 2026 - 4:35PM videocam
Weeks before the expected Xi-Trump summit in Washington, officials are trading barbs on social media over the latest competitive arena.
24 Aug 2026 - 9:00PM videocam
As ethnic issues grow ever more sensitive, Beijing is alleging the New Qing History movement seeks to fracture the nation.
23 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM videocam
‘China opposes the Takaichi administration’s erroneous policies but it does not reject exchanges with Japan’: academic Xu Weijun.
21 Aug 2026 - 9:18AM videocam
Both superpowers have set up their own international blocs, fuelling concerns that other countries will be forced to pick sides.
22 Aug 2026 - 5:18AM videocam
As progressives ride a wave of victories in the primaries, a Chinese analyst says they might push for a more ‘inward-looking’ foreign policy.
Article by US billionaire investor Ray Dalio puts spotlight back on English term used to describe Chinese diplomatic and economic posture.
10 Aug 2026 - 8:30PM videocam
American tech giants are trying to tap into lawmakers concerns about China to secure favourable outcomes, some analysts have warned.
3 Aug 2026 - 8:00PM videocam
Strongly worded PLA Daily article is latest in a series of countermeasures as Scarborough Shoal row flares, including military drills.
2 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM videocam
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has exposed gaps in global governance, and the first and best will win, Chinese institute says.
29 Jul 2026 - 9:00AM videocam
Series comes as political and maritime tensions have been ramping up between the neighbours for months.
Chinese coastguard use water cannon during maritime stand-off, the third with the Philippines in the South China Sea since Monday.
24 Jul 2026 - 8:43PM videocam
Coastguard encounter follows warning to Manila counterpart of ‘bitter consequences’ if it enlists outside backing in dispute.
23 Jul 2026 - 9:00PM videocam
The US president’s allegations are campaign rhetoric and not likely to affect ties with Beijing, according to a leading political scientist.
18 Jul 2026 - 6:43PM videocam
The vessels will take part in maritime security operations with regional partners in the western Pacific.
16 Jul 2026 - 8:39PM videocam
Noted political scientist Zheng Yongnian argues that de facto ‘Group of Two’ structure has already emerged between the rival powers.
11 Jul 2026 - 10:30PM videocam
Philippines’ claims lack historical and legal basis, state-affiliated think tank says in another critique of maritime dispute.
9 Jul 2026 - 4:41AM videocam
New envoy also advocates for multilateral cooperation as global economy faces challenges ranging from tariffs to export controls.
7 Jul 2026 - 7:06PM videocam
Mojtaba Khamenei has yet to appear in public since his father’s death, but envoy tells forum that he is in ‘very good health’.
5 Jul 2026 - 7:27PM videocam
Chinese political scientist Yan Xuetong notes that the foundations of peace in the region ‘are stronger than those in Europe’.
Outgoing Starmer stabilised ties, but analysts say the UK’s economic problems will be the next leader’s top priority.
23 Jun 2026 - 11:00PM videocam
Beyond the fivefold visa fee spike, flight shortages and soaring airfares expected to deter price-sensitive Chinese travellers, analysts say.
24 Jun 2026 - 9:11AM videocam
More than half of those questioned said relations with Beijing were more important than those with Washington.
22 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM videocam
Beijing says international governance is at a crossroads and needs to be more in line with evolving realities.
17 Jun 2026 - 8:33PM videocam
Memorandum of understanding expected to open pathway for talks on most contentious issues, including nuclear programme and sanctions.
15 Jun 2026 - 3:50PM videocam
The choice will be between US and Chinese tech, and Chinese products should be indispensable to markets like the EU, academic says.
12 Jun 2026 - 5:55PM videocam
While there are signs of improving ties, both nations have accelerated infrastructure construction near their border.