China throws a military tantrum in the Taiwan Strait
Why would one of the ‘freest societies in the world’ want to be ‘liberated’ by an autocratic state?
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Wolf Warriors howl at China’s ‘shock and awe’ strategy
The ruling Communist Party has created a collective fit of nationalism after Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip
Economic storm clouds are hovering over China
Lightning lockdowns, slumping business confidence and geopolitical turmoil highlight the challenges facing Beijing
Pelosi and Taiwan have become a toxic mix for China
Her proposed visit would come at a sensitive time for Beijing ahead of the 20th Congress of the Communist Party
Is the West sleepwalking into a war with China?
Policy-makers need to tread carefully as a conflict between Beijing and Taipei would dwarf Russia’s war in Ukraine
China tightens the diplomatic screws on Taiwan
A report reveals that Beijing is constantly applying pressure at the United Nations to freeze out the island democracy
Wang Yi raises eyebrows with New Delhi visit
India refused to take the bait after the surprise stopover from China’s Foreign Minister
First we take the Solomon Islands …
China is turning its eyes to the strategic importance of the South Pacific and the Solomon Islands
Taiwan faces another year in unchartered waters
Attitudes on the democractic island’s future range from nervous optimism to nervous pessimism
‘China mania’ rhetoric echoes Party propaganda line
Behind the Beijing Olympics hype lies a ruling Communist Party steeped in secrecy and subterfuge