I generally hesitate to say anything about what appears in the Chinese-language press, because it reaches me only second-hand ...

It's Ash Wednesday, and Pope Francis isn't far from many minds as the holy season begins. He marked the start of Lent in the hospital, where he remains in stable condition following a respiratory ...

Tensions fuelled by Trump’s return as Europe faces ‘long, cold winter’ of demonstrations in other ex-Communist states ...

Beijing has relied on Moscow for access to the far north but a geopolitical realignment is under way that could see it frozen ...

the Belt and Road Initiative – in a 2018 white paper that envisioned greater access to the Arctic’s rich natural resources and a bigger role in its governance. China’s description of itself ...

"May the road rise to meet you" is an Irish blessing that has been passed down through generations. It is a traditional way of wishing someone good luck and fortune on their journey through life.

Beijing is responding to past international criticism and a domestic economic slowdown while offering a cost-effective tool to deepen influence in the Global South.

“USAID was our ground game for strategic competition, a key alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. While diplomats would focus on high level diplomacy, USAID would reach out to local ...

A new book examines Gov. Gavin Newsom's relationship with China during his years running California and raises a variety of red flags about his work with CCP-linked groups.

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