China and Iran may be strategic partners but, as was the case with America’s special operation in Venezuela in January, China has offered no security support to Iran over the US and Israeli attacks. The decision was based on a consideration of Beijing’s own interests, its ties with the US and other countries, and to … Read more
In this Oct 31, 2023 photo, Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah (front) signs the Hong Kong-Türkiye Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, witnessed by Consul General of Türkiye in Hong Kong Kerim Sercan Evcin (left, back row), and accompanied by Director-General of Trade and Industry Maggie Wong. (PHOTO / HKSAR … Read more
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China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative gained further traction in 2025, with a record US$213.5 billion of new deals signed as projects in metals, mining, fossil fuels and new technologies surged, a report by the Griffith Asia Institute has found. The value of new deals confirmed under China’s global infrastructure strategy rose 75 per cent … Read more
Home » ASIA » How China’s Belt and Road, RCEP, and CCFTA are Transforming Cambodia’s Tourism Sector with Enhanced Infrastructure and Trade Growth Published on January 18, 2026 Cambodia’s tourism industry is experiencing a transformative shift, propelled by international partnerships such as China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and … Read more
China-backed projects on the Mekong River may complicate ties with Vietnam, analysts warn, as Hanoi navigates the delicate balance of cooperation with Beijing while maintaining a strategic presence in neighbouring Cambodia and Laos. At a recent online forum on Tuesday, the discussion centred on Vietnam’s complex security challenges and how Hanoi can maintain relations with … Read more
China, Southeast Asian nations and six Gulf states have pledged to foster closer cooperation with a strong emphasis on economic integration and energy collaboration, marking a milestone in enhancing tripartite alignment to tackle regional and global challenges. In a comprehensive joint statement, leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), the Gulf Cooperation Council … Read more
Home News Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives…, China trying to trap India using this strategy, it is dangerous for India due to… Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port is located in India’s southern region. New Delhi: Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated in recent days. However, there is another threat that is not on the battlefield. This threat … Read more
In recent years, China has asserted a significant presence in the global telecommunications industry, particularly in Southeast Asia’s subsea cable market. Subsea cables are vital to the region’s digital infrastructure, acting as the backbone for global internet connectivity, international data exchanges, and economic trade. With the proliferation of digital services, the demand for robust, high-capacity, … Read more
Continuous cuts in foreign aid by Western governments such as the United States may aggravate a power imbalance between Southeast Asia and China, according to findings from a study on the region’s approach to China’s aid. The study also found that countries had different strategies for accepting aid from Beijing. Southeast Asian states with acute … Read more