Europe’s policy on Taiwan is mired in controversy
President Macron’s contentious comments after his China trip fueled anger on both sides of the Atlantic
France
President Macron ends up on a trip to nowhere
His tête-à-tête with Comrade Xi about a Ukraine peace plan has been described as a ‘fool’s errand’
Chancellor Scholz appears to be Chinese crackers
A high-level German delegation to Beijing causes consternation inside the European Union and angers France
Indonesia is rapidly arming in the shadow of China
US State Department has cleared Indonesia to buy up to 36 Boeing F-15 fighters in US$13.9 billion deal
Crazy soundbites and ‘Wolf Warrior’ culture
Abrasive ambassador Lu Shaye backs China’s hardline diplomatic approach to the West
France bites back over ‘Wolf Warrior” attack on Taiwan trip
Chinese ambassador Lu causes outrage over plans by a French delegation to visit the island democracy