Lessons from Syria for China
For 13 years, the Assad leadership in Syria has resisted an imperialist, reactionary, and separatist war. Last month, however, Assad’s government collapsed following the advance of HTS (Hayat Tahrir al-Sham), first to Aleppo and then to Damascus. The new situation in Syria poses a significant threat to China, as well as to regional countries resisting […]
Martial Law, the Moon Sect and US Bases: South Korea, Asia’s ‘Ukraine’
The Korean War, one of the most brutal scenes of the Cold War in East Asia, is certainly a historical turning point that determined the fate of South Korea. The Korean Peninsula, divided by the US’s imperialist intervention, continues to be one of the hot spots of geopolitical conflict potential in the Asia-Pacific to this […]
Xinjiang Denies the West’s Lies
The Uyghur region in China contains a story of development, cultural richness, and social harmony. The experiences we saw and lived on-site for 10 days completely invalidate the lies of the West. During our 10-day trip to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China, we took three planes and more than 10 bus trips. We […]
Following the Horses
We watched the Kökbörü game in Altay, north of Xinjiang. The riders try throwing the stuffed goat skin into the opposing team’s goal by showing their agility. After a 1-hour high-speed train ride from Turfan, we return to Urumqi. The destination from Urumqi Airport is Altay! Altay is located north of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous […]
China’s Cappadocia
Turfan’s history dates back to the 2nd century BC. Historically, it has become an important center on the Silk Road with its prosperous economy and developed culture. The ancient ruins were included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014 thanks to the efforts of the Xinjiang Cultural Relics Bureau. We are moving on to […]
Cold Weather, Warm Humanity: ‘WINTER SUN’ in Xinjiang
Photos: Aykut Töleğen At the invitation of the Information Office of the People’s Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the Xinjiang Branch of China News Agency, we visited Xinjiang between December 12-21. Chinese officials determined the trip’s theme as “The Warm Snow of Xinjiang.” Turkish singer Tarkan is very popular in the region. Inspired […]
China’s Role in the Institutionalization of BRICS
To understand the role China plays in a new international order rising against Western hegemony, it is essential to examine China’s foreign policy approach and its evolution after 1949, which laid the groundwork for the institutionalization of BRICS. With the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, under Mao Zedong’s leadership, China adopted […]
Trump 2.0 and Southeast Asia: A New Chessboard
Donald Trump’s return to the White House could reshape the balance in Southeast Asia. The revival of the Trump administration’s “Indo-Pacific” strategy carries significant risks not only for China but also for other regional countries. For traditional US allies like Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India, a stronger stance shaped by the US “containment of […]
The rising voice of the Global South / China-Africa Forum
This year marked the 8th summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The first summit of the Forum, which is held every three years, was in 2000. The Forum was widely attended. The leaders of 53 African countries, the chairman of the African Union Commission, the UN secretary general and heads of various international […]
Changing international order and Turkish-Chinese relations
The title was taken from a think tank (Center for China and Globalization) event at which Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan was the keynote speaker. In the 21st century, Turkish-Chinese relations are developing on this basis, both influencing and being influenced by the multipolarity of the international order. Behind the scenes of Fidan’s visit Fidan […]