Category: Analyses
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The Rise of Chinese FPV Drone Production: Revolutionizing Modern Warfare
China is redefining military technology through Chinese FPV drone production, with an unprecedented capacity to manufacture up to 500,000 units monthly. This industrial power, combined with innovative military strategy, positions the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) at the forefront of technological warfare. This article explores China’s FPV drone production capabilities, military exercises showcasing this swarm power,… Read more
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🧊 China’s Polar Research Icebreaker Xuelong-2 Concludes Historic 41st Antarctic Expedition
🌐 A Landmark in Polar Exploration On May 28, 2025, the China Antarctic expedition, led by the polar icebreaker Xuelong-2, successfully concluded after 208 days at sea. After a long journey, the vessel returned to Haikou, Hainan Province. It had covered over 40,000 nautical miles (about 74,000 kilometers), making it the longest Antarctic mission ever… Read more
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ASEAN-GCC-China Summit: A Quiet Revolution in the Shadow of the Dollar
The first ASEAN-GCC-China summit opens today in Kuala Lumpur, a symbolic and strategic location at the crossroads of Asia and the Gulf. Indeed, this gathering marks a significant moment in the evolving architecture of South-South diplomacy. It also signals China’s clear shift toward the Global South. This pivot began in earnest with the 2018 U.S.-China… Read more
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China’s Military Buildup in the South China Sea: Strategic Implications of Recent Deployments
According to a Reuters report China’s military buildup in the South China Sea in 2025 has intensified. Satellite imagery from May 19, 2025, confirms the deployment of advanced H-6K bombers by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force on Woody Island (Yongxing Dao). The images also show two Y-20 transport aircraft and a KJ-500… Read more
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China-Iran Freight Corridor: A New Strategic Rail Link Strengthening Eurasian Trade
The China-Iran freight corridor marks a strategic milestone in Eurasian trade, linking Xinjiang to Tehran via a 1,350 km rail network. This vital infrastructure not only elevates Iran’s position as a key commercial hub but also strengthens China’s energy security by facilitating the transport of Iranian oil. Amid geopolitical tensions, the corridor offers a safer,… Read more