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<p>By Dr. Digby James Wren</p><p>In the wake of the Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 lives, India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, a targeted military strike against alleged terrorist infrastructure in...

<p>Partnerships, not pressure: what China offers where the West hesitates</p><p>Three countries, one tour, and a clear message from Beijing- President Xi Jinping touched down in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia this...

<p>Tariffs or Diplomacy: Will they divide the world?</p><p>On April 9, 2025, a titanic 145% U.S. tariff on Chinese imports ignited Beijing's swift 125% retaliation. This move has created a cacophony of concerns...

<p>President Donald Trump’s second term in office has demonstrated his mastery of modern media, but also the weaknesses of being surrounded by ‘Yes’ men and women in his cabinet choices and administration...

<p>By Yasir Masood (CGTN)</p><p>Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective...

<p>A Journey Through Chinese Fine Arts </p><p>History, Periods, Materials, and Masterpieces</p><p>Source: https://chat.deepseek.com (prompt: write a short article on the history of Chinese fine arts)</p><p>Chinese fine...

<p>The rapid turnover of G7 leaders has become a farce. Economic turmoil, a major change in global industrial investment and a river of US sanctions and the Team Trump tariff avalanche expected this year provide the...

<p>Belt and Road update</p><p>In this episode we cover Cambodia's Techo Funan Canal and China's involvement and investment attitude as well as a update on risks to the Belt and Road in West Asia, Red Sea, Mediterranean...

<p>(00:00:00): Guest Intro:</p><p>Dr. Digby Wren, geopolitical risk analyst and policy advisor at Belt and Road Capital Partners.</p><p>Li Qiang saying, [South China Sea situation] it just needs to be more understanding...

<p>Multipolar Peace Now ! Part 2:1</p><p>We are forming a global alliance against globalism, and neutrality studies is part of that. Don't get confused, let's just live with the contradiction.</p><p>Last Friday we held...

<p>Multipolar Peace Now ! Part 2:2 We are forming a global alliance against globalism, and neutrality studies is part of that. Don't get confused, let's just live with the contradiction.</p><p>Last Friday we held the...

<p>(00:00:00):</p><p>Well, thank you for having me on the show again.</p><p>(00:00:01):</p><p>Well,</p><p>(00:00:02):</p><p>the first thing to say,</p><p>(00:00:03):</p><p>I think,</p><p>(00:00:03):</p><p>is that...

<p>NATO is boosting its visibility in the Asia Pacific region. For three years in a row, leaders or representatives of four Asia Pacific countries – Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand – have attended the...

<p>The United States wants NATO to be dragged in to Asia.</p><p>Today is Wednesday the 10th of July 2024 and today we're going to explore the NATO Summit that's being held in Washington today and tomorrow. And, I think...