Geurasia

The strategic landscape of Central Asia: Insights from the C5+USA summit

On November 6, 2025, the second Central Asia–United States (C5+1 or C5+USA) summit meeting was convened in Washington. Its significance on the Asian level extends beyond the scope of regional dialogue, as evidenced by the Washington meeting, which reflected the emerging geopolitical landscape, showcasing the growing interest of major powers in the region.

Xi leads efforts to build strong China as people's republic turns 76

People across the country marked the 76th anniversary of the People's Republic of China on Wednesday with travel, shopping and family reunions as an eight-day holiday began. Under President Xi Jinping's leadership, China is formulating its next five-year plan. In three weeks, the Communist Party of China (CPC) leadership will convene a closely-watched plenum to review its proposals for the plan.

Trump Gaza plan wins support of Muslim world, including Palestinian Authority

President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the Gaza war has won support not only from Israel, but also from much of the Arab and Muslim world – and even from the Palestinian Authority, which opposed his initiatives in the past.

Donald Trump spoke with the Chinese president on the phone

US President Donald Trump described his Friday phone call with the Chinese president as "great," saying it lasted nearly two hours and covered a number of topics.

Trump, Xi eye possible meeting during APEC summit in South Korea

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may hold their first face-to-face since Trump’s return to office, with the APEC summit in South Korea the most likely stage. Trump has linked the meeting to a breakthrough on trade, while Xi has extended an invitation to Beijing, offering both sides a chance to ease mounting strains.

US House delegation to visit China for first time since 2019

A bipartisan U.S. House delegation led by Rep. Adam Smith will visit China later this month, the first such trip since 2019. Beijing confirmed the plan on Wednesday, with Smith stressing the importance of reviving dialogue between the two powers.

China, Russia and Mongolia team up for first-ever border defence drill

China’s Defense Ministry announced that China, Russia, and Mongolia have held their first-ever joint border defense drills, dubbed Border Defence Cooperation 2025. 

Xi calls on BRICS countries to jointly defend multilateralism

Amidst transformations unseen in a century, the BRICS countries must continue to prioritize openness and mutually beneficial cooperation, standing up for multilateralism and building a shared future for humanity , Xi Jinping said in Beijing at the online summit of BRICS leaders.

Vietnam celebrates 80 years of independence with huge military parade

Hanoi marked the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s independence declaration with a massive military parade on Tuesday, showcasing tanks, missile launchers, warships and aircraft before tens of thousands at Ba Dinh Square.

China and India are partners, not rivals

Putin slams Western sanctions, seeks closer China ties ahead of SCO summit

On the eve of his visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the strength of Moscow–Beijing relations, pledging deeper cooperation in politics, security, trade and culture, while warning against Western attempts to “revise” the results of World War II.

Hungary showcases green energy strategy at AFCA summmit in Budapest

Budapest hosted the AFCA sustainable finance conference, where Hungarian and Asian leaders stressed finance’s role in the green transition. Energy Minister Csaba Lantos highlighted Hungary’s fiscal stability, booming green investments, and China’s strategic role, while experts urged stronger Europe–Asia cooperation in renewable energy and sustainable finance.

Emine Erdoğan urges Melania Trump to act on Gaza humanitarian crisis

Turkish First Lady Emine Erdoğan has urged U.S. First Lady Melania Trump to speak out against the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In a letter, she called for a historic appeal to Israel and warned: “Gaza has become a children’s graveyard…It is time.”

China ready to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, German media reports

China has signalled its willingness to send peacekeeping forces to Ukraine if a ceasefire is reached, but only under a United Nations mandate.

China to host largest-ever SCO summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host the largest-ever Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit from August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin, bringing together leaders from over 20 countries and 10 international organizations, a senior diplomat announced Friday.

Trump floats sanctions against Russia as Moscow dismisses Putin–Zelenskyy talks

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Friday that he will decide within two weeks whether to impose “massive sanctions or massive tariffs” on Russia if there is no progress toward a peace deal in Ukraine, expressing frustration a week after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.