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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...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

BRI: Better AI Governance and Better Future for Humanity

BRI: Better AI Governance and Better Future for Humanity
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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 40

Pakistan Observer

Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

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 60

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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...

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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 30

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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 40

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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...

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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 60

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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...

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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 100

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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 50

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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...

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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 50

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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...

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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 100

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

CPEC Phase 2.0, China’s 15th Five-Year Plan & Maryam’s Digital Punjab Vision

The CPEC Phase 2.0 has entered a decisive and transformative stage, with expectations that its timely and effective implementation will significantly...

15.04.2026 100

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Strategic chessboard of peace negotiations

11.04.2026 60

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China-Pakistan five point’s peace proposal

UNDOUBTEDLY, the forces of peace, stability and peaceful conflict resolution are striving hard to achieve some kind of purposeful negotiations between...

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CPEC Phase 2.0, 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations and 15th Five-Year Plan: Strategic Triangle

Fortunately, CPEC Phase 2.0, the 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations and China’s 15th Five-Year Plan share strong complementarities, proposing...

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Azerbaijan-Pakistan: A great regional equaliser

AZERBAIJAN-Pakistan relations have become a great regional equalizer because of emerging but conflicting geo-economics and geo-political scenarios,...

28.03.2026 60

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CPEC Phase 2.0 and Chinese Leadership Persuasions

Despite emerging regional socio-economic tensions and complex geo-political dynamics, the time-tested friendship between Pakistan and China continues...

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CPEC Phase 2.0, Taliban’s Master of Proxies and Security Corridors

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) appears increasingly hostage to Taliban-aligned proxies, delaying prospects of trans-regional connectivity...

18.03.2026 80

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China’s two sessions 2026: Outcomes, outlines & outbound

DESPITE prevailing immense uncertainty in the Middle East, deepening chaos in the Strait of Hormuz, uneasiness at international energy markets,...

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BRI and Two Sessions: A Way Forward

Today is the last day of this year’s Two Sessions held in Beijing, highlighting the continued, high-quality development of the Belt and Road...

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China’s govt work report 2026: An expert opinion

AMAZINGLY, despite numerous regional irritants and global power obsessions the macro-economy of China remained stable, sustainable and diversified...

07.03.2026 80

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China’s two sessions: Economic & political importance

THE Chinese Two Sessions, the biggest political show with numerous socio-economic and political ramifications for the world, will be held on March 4,...

27.02.2026 30

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BRI, Xi’s Global Initiatives and Moral Rot in US Capitalism

Chinese Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) is passing through a difficult phase because of the US-sponsored and instigated new world (dis-)order, the...

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Xi’s global initiatives and corridor of knowledge

THE Chinese President’s four Global Initiatives—Development, Security, Civilization and Governance—have become increasingly relevant amid the...

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BRI, Fate of Chancay Port and Way Forward

It seems that the whims and wishes of the incumbent US government are attempting to marginalize the Chinese BRI in Latin American countries through...

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Chinese spring festival and global renewal

CHINESE people living around the globe celebrate Spring Festival (SF) in the lunar year of fire horse, vividly reflecting spirit of reunion of...

15.02.2026 60

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CPEC-BRI and Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan: A Quadrangular Partnership

11.02.2026 40

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Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan-Pakistan strategic partnership

07.02.2026 50

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BRI and Setback of Panama Supreme Court Decision

04.02.2026 30

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BRI and Setback of Panama Supreme Court Decision

04.02.2026 40

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

China-Russia bilateral ties: A strategic balance

31.01.2026 50

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CPEC Phase 2.0, Pak-China 75th Years of Friendship and Way Forward

28.01.2026 80

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China’s economic avatar and its universal blessings

24.01.2026 60

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BRI’s Latin American Prospects and a Reality Check

21.01.2026 60

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Iran’s turmoil: Critical analysis

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BRI, Global South and New World Disorder: A Way Forward

14.01.2026 100

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China-Pakistan and new regional power game

10.01.2026 100

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BRI, New World Order and Latin America

07.01.2026 150

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Pentagon’s security report 2025 & China’s just stance

03.01.2026 100

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Decoding CPEC Phase 2.0: Pak-China Friendship 2025 and Beyond

30.12.2025 60

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Pak, emerging regional security threats & policy options

27.12.2025 60

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Revival of CPEC Phase 2.0 and Rebalancing Strategic Culture

24.12.2025 60

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China’s macro-economy prospects and reforms

20.12.2025 40

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

CPEC Phase 2.0 and Structural Impediments & Way Forwards

17.12.2025 100

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