Recent articles by Shi Jiangtao
9 June 2025
China takes a softly-softly approach to diplomacy in the US
China’s ambassador to Washington, Xie Feng has adopted a less assertive approach than some of his predecessors.
3 January 2024
Amid Ukraine war and the Israel-Gaza conflict, China faces strategic opportunities to act as a peace broker and economic leader of the Global South
Beijing has vowed to seize strategic opportunities and further raise its international influence, appeal and power to shape a rapidly changing world by strengthening Communist Party control of foreign affairs and standing firm against bullying and hegemonism from the West.
28 July 2023
China replaces Qin Gang with Wang Yi, but big political questions linger after foreign minister change-up
Qins replacement has been named, ending weeks of speculation, but its still not clear what prompted the former foreign ministers removal. Wangs appointment makes him the most powerful person to hold the position in decades.