In the ongoing Middle East conflict, global attention is focused on China as nations closely watch its response and call for a more active role. However, China has consistently chosen diplomatic engagement over direct military involvement in foreign conflicts — a long-standing principle rooted in its history of avoiding invasion […]
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On 27 February 2026, the NSBRRI hosted a hybrid Insights Seminar that brought together researchers and practitioners from Hong Kong and Istanbul to present and discuss the findings of a joint pilot research project on the business elite’s perceptions of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in the Greater Istanbul […]
“Welcome to Takht-i-Bahi — the majestic ‘Throne of the Water Spring,’ a UNESCO World Heritage gem of ancient Gandhara! Rising proudly on hilltops since the 1st century CE, this exceptionally preserved Buddhist monastery once buzzed with monks, pilgrims, and traders along the legendary Silk Road. Here, Buddhist wisdom flowed eastward, […]
For centuries, Afghanistan has been known as the “graveyard of empires,” a land defined by its rugged terrain and complex geopolitical rivalries. Today, it stands at a critical juncture, caught between the same old forces—internal divisions, ideological extremism, and the competing interests of international players. Yet, within this challenge lies […]
In this powerful panel hosted by the Ng Teng Fong · Sino Group Belt and Road Research Institute and Hong Kong Chu Hai College, top experts expose the growing threats to Chinese interests across Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia. Renowned Italian researcher Riccardo Valle — a leading voice on jihadist […]
Director Email: mhchan@chuhai.edu.hk CV of Prof. Thomas CHAN Message from the Director The year 2024 has been a positive one. Despite turmoil in the international arena triggering multiple local and regional conflicts, and despite considerable uncertainties surrounding economic development in most countries, […]
