China

US President Donald Trump’s visit to China from 13-15 May 2026 is taking place against the backdrop of intense trade and technological competition between the two countries.

China is developing its mega-constellations of satellites to fulfil its objective of a satellite Internet communication system by 2035.

Strengthening domestic demand, self-reliance in strategic technologies, and reassertion of political and ideological control over the PLA featured prominently in the 2026 Two Sessions.

To contest the discursive hegemony of the West, China has been striving to have a greater say in the way it is represented on the world stage. It is believed that China’s voice in international affairs is not commensurate with its increasing hard power. In this context, the article seeks to approach China’s quest for international discourse power from a three-fold framework: first, explore the concept of discourse power; second, assess the Chinese understanding of discourse power; and third, examine China’s efforts to enhance its discourse power with a special focus on the role of the Chinese State media.

CPEC Phase II seeks to build industrial clusters, attract anchor firms, and integrate Pakistan more closely into China-linked production networks.

The Tarique government’s pursuit of ‘strategic autonomy’ will remain constrained by the growing US–China rivalry in the region.

The ‘Will for Peace’ naval exercises demonstrated China’s capacity to convene diverse members around a shared security agenda.

With the dismissal of five members of the Central Military Commission, the core decision-making body consists only of Xi Jinping and Zhang Shengmin.

Issues concerning economic and technological modernisation, party discipline and geopolitical manoeuvring were central to President Xi Jinping’s New Year's address.

India’s success as the 2026 BRICS Chair will depend on its ability to keep the group focused on functional cooperation, including health, climate finance and multilateral reform.