MAGA madness and China’s public enemy number one
President Trump’s turmoil triggers Chinese backlash and boosts Beijing’s standing in the world
China
How Trump could deal with the dragon in the room
Three ways to counter China by ‘strengthening enforcement, mobilizing investment and lowering barriers’
China can no longer export its domestic problems away
A car wreck of a trade war with Washington is forcing Beijing to beef up consumer spending at home
Cool China and the soft power rivalry with the US
Chinese blockbuster films, hit video games and viral apps risk eroding the United States’ cultural edge
DeepSeek will not chip away at Silicon Valley’s sway
The rise of China’s start-up sparks debates on AI development and challenges to US dominance
China’s power system needs to be climate proofed
Spiraling air-condition use calls for more energy storage, pricing reform and sturdier grid infrastructure
President Xi’s ultimate weapon is total ‘control’
China’s economic numbers and the trade war with the United States will not give him sleepless nights
Rise of the ‘rat people’ and why ‘Zoomers’ zoom out
‘Lying flat’ and escaping to rural regions sparked silent protests about China’s economic malaise
Rare chance to end China’s critical minerals monopoly
Australia can break Beijing’s grip on key defense components and boost ties with the United States
Indonesia faces a delicate balancing act with China
‘Jakarta is reinforcing the defenses of its northernmost islands that are targeted by Beijing’