by Asia Pacific Task Force | May 14, 2024 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
In early May of 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping undertook a significant diplomatic visit to Europe, the first since the global pandemic began. His five-day itinerary included visits to France, Serbia, and Hungary. Each stop on the tour was imbued with meaning and...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Mar 13, 2024 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
The National People’s Congress (NPC) of China functions as the paramount organ of state authority, operating as a single-chamber legislature endowed with extensive capabilities, including amending the Constitution, legislating, supervising governmental...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Jan 5, 2024 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
The appointment of Admiral Dong Jun as the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) Minister of National Defense represents a critical juncture in the nation’s military leadership and strategic direction. Dong’s ascension to this role, notable for...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Dec 7, 2023 | Commentary, Environment & Climate Change
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, scheduled for November 30 to December 12, 2023, in the United Arab Emirates, marks a significant juncture in the ongoing global effort to address climate change. Amidst this crucial summit, a pivotal...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Mar 11, 2022 | Policy Brief, Ukraine Crisis Horizon
Russian Invasion of Ukraine, China and Towards a New Global Order by Ibrahim Genc[1], Tuba Yalinkilic[2], Yunus Erbas[3] March 11, 2022| 13 min read Background In the Beijing Winter Olympic opening ceremony on February 4, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin and...
