Foreign Policy Analysis
On China’s Rare Earth Monopoly
An electric car, on average, has over 10,000 parts. If we take the example of the Tesla Model Y, its key parts are in the rear drive unit,…
Foreign Policy Analysis
The Strait of Hormuz and the Petro-Yuan
Editor’s note: The writer, Izza Fatima, is a junior researcher at the Development Watch Centre. The article reflects the author’s opinions and not necessarily the views of DWC.…
Foreign Policy Analysis
Strategic Alignment for Prosperity: How to Deepen China-Uganda Ties in the 15th Five-Year Plan Era
On March 17th 2025, the Development Watch Centre (DWC) in partnership with her sister organizations (Sino-Uganda Research Centre, Centre for Contemporary China-Africa Studies, and Centre for BRICS Studies Uganda)…
Foreign Policy Analysis
China’s Foreign Policy: Making Sense of Wang Yi’s Address
Wang Yi, the Chinese Foreign Minister, recently addressed a press conference on the margins of the 14th National People’s Congress on March 8, 2026. His address was wealthy…
Foreign Policy Analysis
US-Israel Attack on Iran: Time to Implement the Global Security Initiative
Starting on 28th February 2026, the United States of America working hand-in-hand with Israel have been striking at Tehran with heavy military artillery in an operation that has come…
Foreign Policy Analysis
Will China leapfrog itself in the next five-year plan?
Editor’s note: Hussein Askary, a special commentator for CGTN, is the Vice-Chairman of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden, and a Distinguished Research Fellow in the Guangdong Institute…
Foreign Policy Analysis
Two Sessions 2026: 14th National People’s Congress holds press conference
The 14th National People’s Congress has held a news conference, briefing the public on key concerns and policy signals that may ripple across the globe. Our reporter…
Foreign Policy Analysis
Protect Taiwan Act Escalates Tensions, Interference in China’s Internal Affairs
On February 9th, the House of Representatives in Washington passed bill H.R. 1531 a law which if it comes into force will by far be the most extreme…
Foreign Policy Analysis
On China’s Two Systems Policy
The first time that the concept of “One Country, Two Systems” was formally presented was during a meeting between Deng Xiaoping and the president of the Chinese American Association…
Diplomacy
China is Building a Community With a Shared Future for Mankind: Is the West Joining?
When President Donald Trump of the United States withdrew the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to his “Board of Peace” on January 22nd 2026, in a Truth…