Why China and Russia are the new ‘axis of evil’
US Republicans have revived the phrase to underline the ‘threat’ posed by Beijing and Moscow
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Return of US isolationism and a Trump presidency
The ‘outlook for US allies in the Asia Pacific is grim’ if he manages to regain the White House
Social media writes off China’s Character of the Year
Official government pick of ‘zhen’ fails to impress netizens on Weibo site
Shadow of Covid-19 still lingers over China
The ‘stage looks set for a defining year’ in its history as the clock ticks towards 2024
China threats loom over Taiwan’s crucial elections
There are growing concerns about Beijing’s efforts to shape the results by influencing public opinion
Chinese vloggers glorify Hamas with ‘cosplay’ posts
‘Videos highlight how many in China accept the narrative that Hamas is engaged in a legitimate struggle’
Smear campaigns and the ‘sham trial’ of Jimmy Lai
China loads the deck with handpicked judges in a test case for media freedom and judicial independence
TikTok clock ticking on Chinese censorship risks
Trendy app’s catchy content strategy largely reflects a prevalent ethos in China to ‘live silently’
Chinese ‘tea leaves’ fail to reveal economic fix
Beijing’s ability to deal with ‘hidden risks’ and shore up confidence is still shrouded in secrecy
Real estate fears threaten China’s economic growth
It will be daunting for the Chinese government to get a grip on this problem as the risks mount