Rare Earths and the Shifting Balance of Global Trade
October 19, 2025
China’s new rare earth policy signals strategic protection rather than confrontation, reflecting a cautious rebalancing of global trade.
China’s new rare earth policy signals strategic protection rather than confrontation, reflecting a cautious rebalancing of global trade.
Poland’s closure of its border with Belarus has halted the main rail link of China’s Belt and Road Initiative connecting China to Europe.
Pakistan stands at a turning point where it must shift from relying on singular partnerships like China’s to engaging with diverse investors.
The SCO Summit symbolized a pivotal moment in China’s effort to reshape global governance by presenting a unified vision of cooperation.
The SCO Tianjin Summit highlighted China’s push for a multipolar world through cooperation, in spite of internal conflicts among members.
Amid rising U.S. protectionism, both India and China are facing economic pressures that could create opportunities for cooperation.
China’s construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra raises serious concerns for India and Bangladesh.
The creation of the International Organization for Mediation, led by China, marks a major step toward global governance based on mediation.
Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” project is raising serious concerns from China, which views it as a threat to global strategic balance.
The China-Pakistan defence partnership has evolved into a deep, strategic alliance rooted in mutual trust, and security regional goals.
