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Intertwined web of China-European partnership and Competition

May 19, 2024 by Hadia Safeer

Centuries of interaction between China and Europe can be traced to the historic Silk Road, which connects both societies through trade and cultural interchange. More recently, changes in China-Europe Relations, diplomatic connections, economic alliances, and shifting geopolitical environments have all impacted this relationship. The magnitude of their combined financial and political power speaks volumes about … Read more

MCC seeks to expand investment in Mineral and Mining sector in Pakistan

May 19, 2024 by Atika Hassan

Islamabad, 17 May 2024 (WAI): The Metallurgical Corporation of China (MCC) has expressed profound interest in increasing its investment in Pakistan’s mineral and mining sector. The Chinese company’s delegation, led by its Chairman Wang Jaicheng, expressed interest during their meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday. The company gave the Prime Minister an in-depth … Read more

Historical roots and implications of China-Taiwan conflict

May 12, 2024 by World Affairs Insider

The China-Tawan conflict started with the arrival of communism in China in 1921. China was then ruled by a progressive nationalist party known as Kuomintang (KMT), which entered a conflict with the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) in mainland China. The conflict ended when KMT lost the civil war against the CCP in 1948 and retreated to Taiwan, … Read more

Xi Jinping concludes European tour with warm welcome

May 12, 2024 by Sanan Lashari

Paris, 9 May 2024 (WAI): Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a significant move, has embarked on a visit to the European continent after a gap of five years. His tour, which included France, Serbia, and Hungary, has concluded after a five-day whirlwind of diplomatic and trade-related activities. President Xi was greeted with a warm and … Read more

South Korean Foreign Minister’s China Visit

May 12, 2024 by Atika Hassan

Seoul, 10 May 2024 (WAI): South Korea’s Foreign Minister, Cho Tae-yul, will visit China from Monday to Tuesday next week at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. Cho will be in Beijing from May 13 to 14 for discussions with his Chinese Counterpart Wang Yi, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday. It … Read more

China’s Panda Diplomacy as Soft Power Strategy

May 6, 2024 by Hadia Safeer

The concept of soft power has been attributed to political scientist Joseph S. Nye, Jr, a term he coined in the 1980s. At the same time, hard power uses military and economic means to persuade the behavior of other countries or actors. Soft power seeks to influence others via attraction or persuasion rather than coercion. … Read more

India’s Space Advancements and Its Implications for Pakistan and South Asia

May 6, 2024 by Hadia Safeer

India’s renewed interest in strengthening its space programs, exemplified by the launch of Chandrayaan-3, has sparked a debate over its implications for Pakistan and the overall strategic stability of South Asia. The rapid technological and economic advancements of India have enabled it to invest in outer space and gain an advantage in communication, navigation, surveillance, … Read more

India’s space dominance and strategic implications

May 3, 2024 by Hadia Safeer

India’s recent surge in space dominance initiatives, including the launch of Chandrayaan-3, has sparked a crucial debate over its implications for Pakistan’s security and the overall strategic stability of South Asia. India’s rapid technological and economic progress has allowed it to invest significantly in outer space, gaining an edge in communication, navigation, surveillance, and reconnaissance … Read more

US imposes sanctions on China, Hong Kong

May 2, 2024 by Atika Hassan

Washington. D.C., 2 May 2024 (WAI): The United States implemented sanctions on several companies in China and Hong Kong for their support of Russia’s war in Ukraine as part of a tranche of nearly 300 new sanctions revealed on May 1, 2023, Wednesday. The sanctions signify the expansion of U.S. efforts to disrupt Russia’s military-industrial complex supply … Read more

China-Taiwan Conflict is Demographically Similar to Russia- Ukraine

April 22, 2024 by Bushra Tahir

China’s population is already facing a significant challenge: it’s shrinking. But what would happen if China were to invade Taiwan? The consequences could be devastating, not only in terms of military casualties but also demographically. Let’s delve into the demographic implications of such a conflict: Russia-Ukraine War: To understand the potential impact, we can look … Read more

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