Beijing enters 2026 with unprecedented geopolitical swagger, flaunting economic resilience and technological ambition. Yet, as highlighted in the latest MERICS assessment of China’s trajectory, this polished narrative conceals a far more brittle domestic reality—one that could ultimately derail the country’s strategic ambitions
Western think tanks and media outlets have suddenly developed an acute fascination with China succession scenarios, publishing coordinated analyses about Xi Jinping’s potential departure with remarkable timing and suspicious unanimity
China’s soft push in Southeast Asia isn’t just about trade. It’s a carefully crafted strategy to entrench its influence through infrastructure, investments, and subtle cultural infiltration
Donald Trump’s second term starts with diplomatic surprises—an invitation to Xi Jinping, delayed TikTok ban enforcement, and trade talks. Will rhetoric turn into action, or are we entering a new era of uncertainty?
At the G20 Summit in Rio, Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Germany’s Scholz and France’s Macron to address global challenges and economic cooperation, with a focus on trade and China’s growing capital market
Xi Jinping’s visit to Peru and Brazil highlights China’s expanding influence in Latin America through strategic investments, infrastructure development, and growing regional partnerships, signaling a shift in global power dynamics