China

China is undermining its own security interests by downplaying North Korea’s deadly provocations in the Yellow Sea.

As Myanmar approaches its first elections in two decades, China’s primary concerns are the security and stability of its south-western border and protecting its strategic and economic interests in the country.

The revelation in 2009 of nuclear facilities near Qom intensified international criticism of Iran’s opaque nuclear development.

Pyongyang’s latest round of provocations has prompted Beijing to reconsider its North Korea policy.

Each time global attention is focused on events in Myanmar, concerned stakeholders turn to China to influence the military government to undertake reforms.

Over the past twenty years China has become an active participant in UN peacekeeping, a development that will benefit the international community.

China’s need for energy is growing faster than any other country’s. Record economic growth results in demand that outstrips domestic supply, leading Beijing to look outward to ensure growth and stability.