Eric Olander

Source: Afrobarometer African Insights 2026 — Global powers: How Africans view the field Key Takeaways

A controversial new map of Arunachal Pradesh, published by the Survey of India, sparked a furious reaction from China, which claims the region as part of its territory and refers to it as Zangnan, or “South Tibet.”

File image of India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal speaking in New Delhi, India, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra/File Photo Key Takeaways

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Public opinion toward China is improving across much of the world, especially in emerging economies across Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia.

The growing use of the Chinese yuan in Africa reflects expanding trade with China and Beijing's ef Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content.

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a signing ceremony following their talks in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Pavel Mikheyev

Key Takeaways On Indian TV, Victor Gao shouted with Republic TV host and guests over allegations Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content.

A drone view shows mud covering buildings and property following a flash flood in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 27, 2026. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

China's influence in Latin America is increasingly being built through smaller, less visible deals rather than the headline-grabbing infrastructure projects that defined its engagement in the 2010s.