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BRI and GCI: Connecting Roads & Converging Civilizations

Over the past thirteen years, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has matured from a nascent infrastructural-financing architecture into a...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

5th Generation Hybrid War & Pak-China Strategic Cooperation

PAKISTAN and China celebrate their 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, indicating the strategic value of their true friendship, fraternity of...

03.10.2026 300

Pakistan Observer

Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

CPEC, 77th Anniversary of China and Pak-China Strategic Cooperation

CPEC, 77th Anniversary of China and Pak-China Strategic Cooperation

China celebrates its 77th Anniversary during September 2026. China has undergone profound changes and made significant economic progress over the past...

30.09.2026 70

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Xi Jinping strategic vision about BRICS 2.0

AT the India-hosted BRICS summit, the Chinese President Xi Jinping dubbed the “Greater BRICS” not merely as an expanded entity but as an...

26.09.2026 60

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

BRI’s Southern Gateway: The Pinglu Canal and Regional Connectivity

The inauguration and operationalization of the Pinglu Canal on September 16, 2026, represents a historic moment in the architecture of China-ASEAN...

23.09.2026 50

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The Human Architecture of BRI: Weaving Civil Society and Kinship into Connectivity

It seems that ongoing global uncertainty, the chess of power politics and the economic war in terms of trade and tariffs, decoupling, delinking and...

23.09.2026 40

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

China-US dialogue: Managing rivalry, advancing stability

THE 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum (BXF) convened at a moment when the rules-based international order anchored in the UN Charter is undergoing...

19.09.2026 80

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

BRI Framework and SCO’s Silver Anniversary: The Architecture of Integration

The “convergence” of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) represents a distinct “paradigm” in...

16.09.2026 40

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

China-US talks towards strategic stability

AMID escalating regional geopolitics giving momentum to rivalries and global tensions, the rigorous discussions held by Chinese and US representatives...

12.09.2026 70

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

The Human Architecture of BRI: Weaving Civil Society and Kinship into Connectivity

It seems that ongoing global uncertainty, the chess of power politics and the economic war in terms of trade and tariffs, decoupling, delinking and...

09.09.2026 50

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Economics of China-EU divide

THE current trajectory of Sino-EU bilateral trade is imperiled by a suite of misaligned economic, trade, industrial and fiscal-monetary policies. This...

05.09.2026 80

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Building A Digital Corridor: Robotics Cooperation as a pillar of CPEC 2.0

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has served as the foundational hard infrastructure layer of Pakistan’s developmental stack, catalyzing a...

03.09.2026 70

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

China-ASEAN ties: Geopolitical friction to geo-economic fusion

AS China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrate the 35th anniversary of their dialogue relations in 2026, their partnership...

29.08.2026 80

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

BRI and Uzbekistan: From Reconceptualization to Trans-Regional Connectivity in Central Asia

The rapidly evolving geopolitical and geostrategic landscape has catalyzed a renewed appreciation for the transformative role of China’s Belt and...

26.08.2026 70

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

CPC’s spirituality and Xi’s thought on party building

ON the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China, the Party has again “articulated” an “ideational” and “normative” framework...

22.08.2026 60

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

BRI-ASEAN Engagement: Building a Balanced, Inclusive and Sustainable Partnership

By 2026, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Southeast Asia has evolved from a predominantly transport-infrastructure programme into a...

19.08.2026 90

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Xi Jinping thought on party building: A complete codifications

MOST recently, the Communist Party of China (CPC) celebrated its 105th anniversary and during its long journey the Chinese President Xi Jinping...

15.08.2026 60

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

BRI and China’s Global Destiny

In an era of rapid geopolitical “flux”, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has emerged as a “pivotal” platform for advancing...

12.08.2026 100

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Pak-China partnership: Facts vs false narratives

AS 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, the historic milestone should be a moment of national...

08.08.2026 150

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

BRI and ASEAN: Building Integrated Supply Chains

THE Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation with ASEAN in 2025-2026 has demonstrably matured beyond infrastructure financing into a...

05.08.2026 150

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Roadmap for US-China economic collaboration

Harnessing interdependence BILATERAL relations between China and the United States are showing renewed momentum, with both sides jointly working to...

01.08.2026 80

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Beyond CPEC 2.0: The Jilin Parallel and the Quest for Economic Revitalization

The strategic orientation of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has demonstrably evolved. Chinese policymakers are no longer solely focused on...

29.07.2026 100

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Bridging horizons: China-ASEAN partnership in a changing world

THE China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership entered its fifth year in 2026, vividly reflecting the strength of mutual economic sustainability,...

25.07.2026 90

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Unlocking Shandong’s BRI Potential: From Comparative Advantage to Competitive Strategy

This year marks the 13th anniversary of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a transformative global “endeavor” that has become one of the...

22.07.2026 100

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Summer Davos: China’s new economic vision

AT the opening plenary of Summer Davos 2026, Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a landmark keynote speech that redefined the narrative of China’s...

18.07.2026 70

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Prosperity through Partnership: Xinjiang’s Strategic Anchor in CPEC 2.0

The escalating regional tensions in the Middle East, the potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the imminent disruption of the Bab el-Mandeb...

15.07.2026 150

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Dynamics of China’s strategic nuclear forces & intra-Asian security

RIGHT from the beginning, Beijing has maintained that its military modernization is strictly defensive, designed to ensure credible second-strike...

11.07.2026 60

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

From Gwadar to Dushanbe: Can the Pak-Tajk Corridor Deliver on CPEC 2.0’s Trans-regional Promise

The governments of Pakistan and China are making concerted efforts to expedite the revival of CPEC 2.0, aiming to achieve sustainable socio-economic...

08.07.2026 100

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

CPC at 105: A architect of rejuvenation

THE Communist Party of China (CPC) has completed 105 years, a period in which it has successfully transformed its society, politics, economy and...

04.07.2026 80

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

The Metamorphosis of a Megaproject: Security, Sovereignty and Sustainability in CPEC 2.0

The geopolitics of proxies is clearly constraining the expansion and evolution of CPEC 2.0, demanding a strategic recalibration. The Government of...

01.07.2026 70

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Unlocking the Persian Gulf: The Economic Geography of BRI after a US-Iran Deal

According to a wide range of official data, the Middle East has emerged as a prime destination for China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)....

24.06.2026 100

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

From adversaries to architects: A reimagined ME

THE journey from the brink of catastrophic destruction to sustainable peace has culminated in the landmark signing of a US-Iran peace agreement....

20.06.2026 90

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

From Corridor to Catalyst: Embedding National Priorities in CPEC 2.0

During the 75th anniversary celebrations of Pak-China diplomatic relations, both nations recommitted to accelerating CPEC 2.0. Yet, a stark disconnect...

17.06.2026 250

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Allegations of Chinese espionage: Risk, reality and rhetoric

THE so-called “China spy threat” has once again resurfaced in international headlines, reviving a familiar narrative thatrisks undermining the...

13.06.2026 60

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

BRI: Better AI Governance and Better Future for Humanity

10.06.2026 150

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

China-Russia partnership in a changing world

AS the global order undergoes profound geopolitical and economic realignment, the 2026 China-Russia Joint Communiqué has emerged as a significant...

06.06.2026 90

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CPEC Phase 2.0: A Strategic Appraisal and Roadmap for the Future

THE celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations have evolved into a “forward-looking” resolve. Both nations...

03.06.2026 100

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

The architect of modern China: vision& indispensability

China’s integrated suite of policies, plans and projects, under the visionary leadership of President Xi Jinping, has already delivered economic...

30.05.2026 90

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

The Second Renaissance of CPEC: Leveraging the Premier’s Visit for Investment and Industrialization

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s four-day visit to China has been widely viewed as a “second renaissance” of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor...

27.05.2026 80

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Maryamnomics & 75th Anniversary of Pak-China diplomatic ties

MARYAMNOMICS has emerged as a “living miracle” in Punjab, transforming its economy, industry, business environment, social uplift and investment...

23.05.2026 80

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

CPEC, 75th Years of Pak-China Diplomatic Relations and Thucydides Trap

It appears that prior to the visit of US President Donald Trump, Chinese authorities properly utilized diplomatic channels to clearly convey their red...

20.05.2026 100

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Xi-Trump historic meeting: Towards a new vision

THE US President Donald Trump’s current visit to China is expected to further support the pursuit of a new vision for building a constructive...

16.05.2026 100

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

BRI and Strategic Rise of Shandong: Lessons for Pakistan

Shandong serves as a vital maritime and logistical anchor for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), making it a key intersection between the Silk Road...

13.05.2026 100

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

CPEC PHASE 2.0, 75th Year of Pak-China Diplomatic Relations and President Asif Ali Zardari’s 2026 Visit to China

The President Asif Ali Zardari’s week-long visit to China, commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, was not a ceremonial...

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New world disorder: China’s security dividend

THE world today stands suspended between peace and persistent disruption. In this emerging era of disorder, the erosion of international law,...

05.05.2026 150

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

China’s policies & practices across three pillars of NPT

THE 11th NPT Review Conference has once again underscored the critical importance of national reports, with China’s submission standing out as a...

02.05.2026 100

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

CPEC Phase 2.0 and Pakistan’s Security Architecture

Pakistan and China will celebrate the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on May 21, 2026, signifying the strategic importance of their...

29.04.2026 400

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Japan’s changing military & security doctrines

THE incumbent government of Japan headed by its Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi through various posturing, signaling and acts seems to be trying to...

25.04.2026 100

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

CPEC PHASE 2.0, CHINA’S 15TH FIVE-YEAR PLAN AND CM PUNJAB MARYAM’S PROSPEROUS PUNJAB VISION

It seems that Maryam’s good governance and strategic vision is supporting the early execution, implementation and completion of the CPEC Phase 2.0...

22.04.2026 150

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Islamabad peace talks 2.0: Pakistan rising

THE proposed “Islamabad Peace Talk 2.0” may be convened in the near future, potentially strengthening Pakistan’s diplomatic capital both...

18.04.2026 150

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan