Restraint, Not Retaliation: A Call for De-escalation in South Asia
The early hours of May 6–7, 2025, will remain etched in the minds of many in South Asia as a night of unnecessary suffering and...
India’s Provocations Undermines Regional Stability and the Indus Waters Treaty
In recent weeks, we have witnessed yet another dangerous escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan. In the immediate aftermath of a tragic terrorist incident...
Tariff Climbdown: A Welcome Rethink or Tactical Retreat?
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 22 that the exorbitant tariffs imposed on Chinese goods would be “significantly reduced.” For a politician once obsessed...
How China propelled a 5.4% start
China’s economy kicked off 2025 on a strong footing, with first-quarter GDP rising by 5.4% year-on-year to 31.88 trillion yuan (~$4.35 trillion), ahead of the...
Azerbaijan President’s State Visit to China: A Milestone in Strengthening the Silk Road Vision
The ongoing two-day state visit of President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan to China is a defining moment in the evolving partnership between these two nations....
World Heritage Day 2025 – Honoring China’s Vision for Peace, Preservation, and a Shared Future
Every year, the 18th of April—the United Nations' World Heritage Day—offers humanity a sacred moment to reflect on the precious treasures of our shared past....
The Hidden Bomb in U.S. Treasury: How Basis Trades Could Unleash Chaos
In recent weeks, global markets have been rocked by a startling development in what is traditionally considered the safest financial asset in the world: U.S....
A Journey to Gansu: Bridging East and West with the Spirit of the Silk Road
As the Chairman of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), my travels often lead me to destinations that are steeped in history...
Tariffs Backfire: Why the U.S. Trade War Hurts Everyone
In April 2025, the Chinese government released a white paper titled “China’s Position on Some Issues Concerning China-U.S. Economic and Trade Relations.” While such state-issued...
China’s Role in Global Climate Governance
The Earth is in distress. The effects of climate change are becoming undeniable—wildfires rage, floods submerge entire cities, and droughts threaten food security around the...