China In Context
China In Context
SOAS China Institute
China's International Ambitions — A Global Opposition Party?
44 minutes Posted Apr 1, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
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The presidency of Donald Trump has given China fresh opportunities to increase its influence on the international stage. China has long been seeking to expand its role in global governance, proposing initiatives on issues ranging from development and security to the regulation of the internet and AI. It’s also founded the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and is a prime mover in groups including the BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. At the recent annual China Development For...