Author: Mount Kunlun
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China’s Strategic Support for Russia: Between Principle and Power
Introduction In recent weeks, China has once again reaffirmed its unwavering support for Russia—both symbolically and strategically. In a pointed message to the European Union, Beijing made it clear: China cannot accept a Russian defeat. This declaration is not just about bilateral ties; it reflects a broader worldview centered on multipolarity, sovereignty, and the rebalancing Read more
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China, Taiwan, and the Shifting Indo-Pacific: Urban War Games, Diplomatic Pressure, and Missile Red Lines
Taiwan Conflict Preparations Signal Growing Tensions Across the Indo-Pacific On July 14, Taiwan broke new ground in its defensive planning by conducting a rare military exercise inside the Taipei Metro, turning one of Asia’s busiest civilian infrastructures into a simulated urban battlefield. The drill, part of the island’s annual Han Kuang 41 exercises, marks a Read more
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China’s Ethical Approach to Military Humanoid Robots: Redefining the Battlefield?
Introduction As the global AI arms race accelerates, China is emerging not just as a technological superpower, but also as a nation attempting to anchor its military innovation in ethical and legal frameworks. A recent article published on July 10th in the Liberation Army Daily offers a rare glimpse into China’s evolving doctrine on humanoid Read more
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China’s Silent Shift: Supplying Iran with SAMs After the Israel–Iran Ceasefire
Introduction Despite official denials, multiple sources report that China transferred long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) batteries to Iran shortly after the June 24, 2025 ceasefire with Israel. If accurate, this represents the first known Chinese weapons shipment to Iran since 2005, marking a notable recalibration in Beijing’s regional posture Army Recognition+9The Week+9SSBCrack News+9. Strategic Context and Read more
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China’s Global Vision in Action: Space Collaboration, AI Disruption, and the Promise of Shared Growth
🌍 China’s Promise of Shared Growth Is No Longer Rhetoric—It’s Strategy When Chinese officials speak of a “community with a shared future for mankind”, Western leaders and media often respond with silence—or even smirks. These grand diplomatic formulas are too often dismissed as hollow slogans. But recent developments in space exploration and artificial intelligence (AI) Read more
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China Approves Ethiopian Soymeal Imports: A Strategic Move to Diversify Supply Chains and Strengthen Africa Ties
China’s Strategic Approval of Ethiopian Soymeal Imports: A Geopolitical Signal In a move that underscores its evolving geopolitical strategy, China officially approved soymeal imports from Ethiopia on July 3, 2025, marking another step in its ambitious effort to diversify agricultural supply chains and expand its influence in Africa. While the immediate trade volumes remain modest, Read more
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Why Appearance Is a Strategic Weapon in Chinese Military Thinking
Introduction: More Than a Parade When observers see China’s impeccably choreographed military parades, the instinctive reaction is often to label them as theater or propaganda. But in Chinese military strategy, appearance is not mere spectacle — it’s a deliberate weapon of influence and perception management. To understand why, we must look beyond modern optics and Read more
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What Is China’s Greater Bay Area? Geopolitical and Economic Strategy Explained
🇨🇳 The Greater Bay Area: China’s Ambitious Megaregional Economic and Innovation Hub The China Greater Bay Area (GBA) is one of China’s most strategic regional development projects. Launched in 2017 and officially supported by the State Council in 2019, the GBA aims to integrate 11 major cities—including Hong Kong, Macao, and 9 cities in Guangdong Read more
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China Cracked Down on Jack Ma. The U.S. Struggles to Regulate Elon Musk.
What These Cases Reveal About the Future of Tech Governance Introduction In recent years, two tech titans have come to symbolize the shifting balance of power between the state and private enterprise: Jack Ma in China and Elon Musk in the United States. While Beijing swiftly curbed Ma’s influence by halting Ant Group’s IPO in Read more
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China Scientific Breakthroughs: Shaping Global Science and Geopolitics
China scientific breakthroughs are reshaping global geopolitics. Chinese scientists have recently achieved several major breakthroughs. These innovations surpass academic success and reflect a broader strategy to increase China’s prominence in global science and geopolitics. In this article, we examine three recent Chinese scientific breakthroughs and explore their meaning for the world order. 1. Quantum Secure Read more
