Meloni’s Taiwan stance shakes up Italy’s China policy
Her new government in Rome looks certain to take a different position on relations with Beijing
Geopolitics
How propaganda shapes China’s foreign policy
‘Context and conclusions are often absurd and do not promote an understanding of international relations’
Red warfare, defense pacts and China’s threat
Taiwan’s forces simulate urban battle plans as F-16s scramble in war scenario amid defense cooperation deals
China-US battle looms over Equatorial Guinea
The great-power skirmish over the tiny African nation reflects the tension between Washington and Beijing
China’s New Silk Roads can wreck weak economies
British spy chief Richard Moore warns of ‘debt and data traps’ behind Beijing’s foreign policy goals
Why the Communist Party of China hates the D-word
Beijing shows its authoritarian colors in a backlash against US-sponsored ‘Summit for Democracy’
President Xi tightens his grip on the Party and China
CCP elite rubber-stamp his ‘Resolution on History’ doctrine, paving the way for a third term in office
China fires a verbal missile at Australia, UK and US pact
Trilateral defense alliance is aimed at promoting ‘stability’ and stopping China’s bullying in the Indo-Pacific
China’s ‘Taliban’ rhetoric triggers a Taiwan backlash
Taipei warns Beijing that the island will not collapse like Afghanistan amid invasion fears
China walks a fine line in Taliban talks amid Kabul turmoil
Beijing’s crowing about Washington’s ‘humiliation’ cannot hide security risks