Russia and China pose no threat to Greenland, a senior Danish lawmaker overseeing security has said, as US President Donald Trump seeks control over the Arctic island. Trump has long called for the US to acquire Greenland – an autonomous territory under Danish sovereignty – to deter Russia and China. …
Read More »China has already won the green energy war
As the United States under Donald Trump dismantles green energy programs and returns to fossil-fuel politics, China has moved into a different league. While Washington argues over subsidies and regulations, Beijing is exporting entire clean-energy systems at industrial scale – and turning Africa into the most visible example of how …
Read More »Fyodor Lukyanov: As the US and China collide, other civilizations prepare their own course
The well-worn business phrase “push and pull” neatly captures the essence of today’s US–China relations. What once looked like a competitive partnership has hardened into a contest of wills, power, and identity. One that will shape the global order for years to come. For much of the late 20th century …
Read More »The might of the dragon: Why China’s missiles keep US admirals awake at night
Missiles are the new calling card of Chinese power. Not aircraft carriers, not tanks, not fighter jets – but rockets that can fly halfway across the planet or tear through a US Navy fleet in the Pacific. On September 3, 2025, Beijing rolled out its arsenal in a parade that …
Read More »Where China stands on the Israel–Iran conflict
Israel is once again redefining the rules of engagement. Under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Tel Aviv has carried out attacks on Iran with little regard for international law or global opinion. Framing these strikes as preemptive measures against Iran’s alleged nuclear ambitions, the Israeli government is echoing the same kind …
Read More »The West is breaking up, here is what Russia and China must do
Russia and China have emerged in recent years as standard-bearers of a world that aspires to multipolarity, sovereignty, and respect for international law. Their strategic partnership, tested by global crises and geopolitical turbulence, now serves as a cornerstone of what is often called the “world majority” – a growing group …
Read More »China calls for ‘fair and binding’ Ukraine peace deal
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for a fair, lasting, and binding peace agreement to end the Ukraine conflict, urging all parties to work toward a negotiated settlement. In an interview with RIA Novosti released on Tuesday, Wang said that in order to achieve this, the root causes of …
Read More »China retaliates against Trump tariffs
China has announced new tariffs and trade restrictions, following a similar move by the administration of US President Donald Trump, which views competition against China as a key foreign policy point. Last week, Trump ordered additional 10% tariffs on all goods from China, saying he is using his emergency authority …
Read More »Russia and China working on rival to ‘Eurovision’ – Putin
Russia and China are working to strengthen their cultural cooperation through the film and music industries, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. He revealed various projects discussed during the BRICS Summit last week, including joint film ventures and an international music festival. In an interview with Rossiya-1 correspondent Pavel Zarubin …
Read More »Blinken in Beijing: The US tried to turn China against Russia – but did it work?
Antony Blinken traveled to China this week to warn Beijing about sanctions for supplying military technology to Russia, according to the Financial Times and Bloomberg in their previews of the US secretary of state’s visit. They didn’t specify which sanctions might follow, although FT sources suggested that financial and other …
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