Trade war takes another twist amid Trump’s tariffs
China warns Washington that this ‘cannot solve the US problems and does not benefit either side’
Power Politics
Big Brother Xi’s vision is an Orwellian-style future
His ‘Second China Shock’ would ‘drive foreign’ firms ‘out of business,’ creating a new world order
Behind Beijing’s high-tech showdown with the EU
‘China’s government is sharpening and testing its tools for controlling technology-related outflows’
Behind China’s myth of ‘whole-process democracy’
The Party sets ‘the tone’ with ‘tight control’ and the only direct elections are at the grassroots level
China talks tough amid plans for Biden-XI summit
General Zhang Youxia warns the US of creating ‘turbulence’ and ‘meddling in internal and regional affairs’
Major democracies to curb China’s coercion risks
Decoupling Lite will put the West on a collision course with Beijing and its nationalistic agenda
China tension will fuel US-Taiwan economic talks
Taipei should take advantage of the geopolitical environment to forge deeper trade ties with Washington
Will China risk arming Russia in the Ukraine war?
A Moscow victory would align with Beijing’s cherished goals of reshaping global politics and power
Hot air and blunt talk illustrate China and US crisis
Blinken and Wang clash in Munich amid ‘Balloongate’ and fears that China will supply weapons to Russia
China plays the ‘Great Game’ as Russia’s grip slips
Beijing makes a move in Central Asia as Moscow’s influence wanes after the invasion of Ukraine