China has repeatedly protested the presence of US military vessels in the South China Sea, asserting that these operations violate its sovereignty. However, the US argues that these operations are aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in international waters. The US Navy’s operation in the West Philippine Sea is part of its broader effort to […]
Argentina has long struggled to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in its waters, with Chinese fleets often at the center of the controversy. In 2016, Argentina seized a Chinese vessel and its crew for fishing illegally within its EEZ, and since then, it has increased its efforts to monitor and control fishing in […]
The practice of industrial over-fishing involves using large fleets of fishing vessels to extract large quantities of fish from the ocean. This type of fishing can be unsustainable and damaging to ecosystems, leading to declines in fish populations and disrupting local fishing industries. The Sierra Leonean coastline has some of the most productive fishing grounds […]
The European Union (EU) has identified the Indo-Pacific region as a strategic priority and has been working to strengthen economic, diplomatic, and security ties with countries in the region. The EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy, launched in September 2021, is focused on enhancing connectivity, promoting sustainable development, and fostering digitalization through investments of up to €300 million […]
As the world’s largest fishing nation, China has been expanding its fishing fleet in response to growing demand for seafood and a lack of access to domestic fisheries. Chinese fishing vessels have been venturing into the waters off South America to meet this demand, and have been accused of overfishing, using illegal fishing methods, and […]
Beeby’s case is a significant development in the context of US-China relations, which have been fraught with tensions in recent years, particularly in the area of defense and security. The US has accused China of engaging in military aggression in the South China Sea and of conducting cyber espionage, while China has accused the US […]
Tai acknowledged the difficulties in dealing with China’s economic power and its state-backed enterprises, but stressed the importance of cooperation and collaboration to address the challenges. She stated that the US and its allies need to “work together in a way that is strategic and focused” to counter China’s actions. Tai also highlighted the US’s […]
Xi’s campaign includes a series of high-profile speeches and visits, as well as an increased emphasis on China’s commitment to multilateralism and global cooperation. He has also sought to promote China’s “soft power” by highlighting the country’s cultural and economic achievements, such as its Belt and Road Initiative and its role in the global fight […]
China has become one of Russia’s key arms suppliers in recent years, with exports ranging from small arms to advanced missile defense systems. This has raised concerns in Europe and the US, where policymakers worry that Russia’s acquisition of advanced Chinese military technology could alter the balance of power in regions like Eastern Europe and […]
The list, released by the Department of Defense, includes well-known Chinese tech companies such as Huawei, China Mobile, and Hikvision, as well as state-owned defense contractors such as Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and China North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco). According to the Department of Defense, these companies “pose an unacceptable risk to the […]
