3rd Belt and Road Forum and the rising voice of the New World
The 3rd Belt and Road Forum ended last Wednesday. During the two-day forum, Chinese President Xi Jinping described the Belt and Road Initiative as ‘part of a great struggle against colonialism and development injustice’. The Belt and Road, which is also described as the largest such initiative in human history, completed its Third Forum after […]
China’s Stance on the Palestine-Israel Issue from History to Present
For over 70 years, a Zionist organization shaped by the ideology of “promised land,” far beyond being a mere human tragedy, has been conducting ongoing occupations and massacres. On the morning of October 8th, Palestinians defending their homeland responded with “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.” The supposedly impregnable Iron Dome was breached, and a nation asserting its […]
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-3: The City of Harmony and the Gateway of Opportunity
The Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture is one of the most beautiful stops in Xinjiang. It is China’s gateway to Central Asia. Its capital is Gulja, or Yining in Chinese. It is located 500 kilometers west of Urumqi, on the border with Kazakhstan. Historically, it was a key point for caravans, and today, it is a […]
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-2: The Miraculous Transformation of 620-Year-Old Kashgar
Kashgar: The City of Longevity Kashgar is known as the city of long-lived people. It is the city in China with the most centenarians. The record holder is a 135-year-old man from the city. However, in the past, it wasn’t as peaceful as it is now. This place is at the intersection of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, […]
In the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-1: What It Means to Be ‘Uyghur’ in China
We are sharing with you the observations and experiences of Aydınlık newspaper’s Editorial Director, Tevfik Kadan, during his visit to Xinjiang in October 2023. Urumqi is the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It’s 45% Uyghur and 55% Han Chinese. With its ancient history, rich culture, and modern architecture, it’s a great Chinese miracle. […]
BRICS South Africa Summit: Towards the End of the Liberal Order
Founded in 2009 and initially focusing on finance, development, and trade cooperation, BRICS is evolving into a structure that will yield significant geopolitical and geostrategic outcomes in favor of the oppressed peoples of the world, with the inclusion of new members at its latest summit held in South Africa during the third week of August. […]
Independent Energy Policy and Combating Climate Crisis: Hydrogen Energy
Hydrogen energy is anticipated to become a significant part of the global energy system in the coming years. Known as an environmentally friendly option, hydrogen can be easily stored and recognized as a high-energy-density source. When used as fuel, hydrogen emits H2O as a waste product. Hydrogen is considered a strategically important energy source for […]
Low-level protocol for a high-level visit: Blinken in Beijing
The US Secretary of State Blinken was in Beijing for a two-day visit. The scheduled visit in February of this year was postponed due to the “spy balloon” controversy at that time. The first high-level visit by the US administration in almost five years was greeted with “low-level protocol” from the Chinese government. Blinken was […]
The United States’ Strategy to Expand NATO in the Asia-Pacific
The 20th Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore from June 2-4 was unfortunately not closely followed in Turkey due to limited interest in the Asia-Pacific region. The term “Shangri-La,” originating from Chinese, means “paradise on earth” or “utopia.” The meeting is referred to as “Asia’s Munich Security Conference,” organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies […]
China’s ‘Two Sessions’ and the Geopolitical Impact of Xi’s Third Term
China’s annual “Two Sessions,” which started on Saturday, March 4th, successfully concluded last week, marking the 14th assembly. Newly elected members of the Chinese National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held the first meeting of the five-year term (2023-2027). Xi Jinping’s third-term presidency was unanimously approved in the National […]