Commentator and former senior colonel on Beijing’s row with Japan, lessons from the Ukraine war and why playing global policeman is a trap.
1 Dec 2025 - 3:57PM videocam
Notice vows to ‘identify and rectify’ fire risks across public and private facilities, with a focus on unsafe practices and lax management.
29 Nov 2025 - 8:00PM videocam
Zhou Bo ponders Japanese PM Takaichi’s recent remarks, lessons from the Ukraine conflict and why China won’t be world’s policeman.
28 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM videocam
As a deal to end the war takes shape, wary Beijing sees a post-war reconstruction role but also significant geopolitical risks.
27 Nov 2025 - 2:49AM videocam
China’s efforts to persuade EU to treat ties ‘as a strategic partnership are reaching their limits’, says former diplomat Cui Hongjian.
7 Nov 2025 - 9:06AM videocam
Taipei claims ‘numerous conditions’ have been imposed on its attendance at next year’s meeting in Shenzhen.
6 Nov 2025 - 2:44PM videocam
Tensions ease between the two countries as Canadian prime minister seeks to make up for ‘lost time’.
3 Nov 2025 - 8:00PM videocam
The meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump marks symbolic reset in power balance between rivals.
30 Oct 2025 - 10:48PM videocam
Aspirations outlined at the fourth plenum stress ‘Chinese-style modernisation’ and maritime development amid rising geopolitical tensions.
29 Oct 2025 - 9:22PM videocam
Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi to respect key concerns and avoid actions that could destabilise ties.
28 Oct 2025 - 7:24PM videocam
Foreign minister touts Beijing’s vision for global governance, rejects ‘house rules’ of a few nations.
27 Oct 2025 - 10:00PM videocam
Beijing and Washington have some room to manoeuvre but the big structural issues remain, observers say.
24 Oct 2025 - 11:00PM videocam
China claims ‘illegal intrusion’ into waters near contested Sandy Cay, while the Philippines condemns ‘clear threat’ and bullying tactics.
13 Oct 2025 - 12:13PM videocam
Global body is at a crossroads, and observers say a ‘leaderless’ era could emerge during second Trump administration.
5 Oct 2025 - 7:05AM videocam
Beijing’s No 2 official also urges Ottawa to adopt a ‘correct’ perception as both sides navigate in the shadow of tougher US tariffs.
24 Sep 2025 - 7:28PM videocam
Applying Western paradigms to Chinese materials leads to misinterpretations of China’s global role, government adviser tells People’s Daily.
23 Sep 2025 - 12:00PM videocam
US leader says he wants to regain control of Bagram Air Base because of its proximity to Chinese nuclear facilities in Xinjiang.
21 Sep 2025 - 10:00AM videocam
With a key US-Russia arms treaty due to expire in February, the world is at risk of entering a new era of strategic instability, analysts warn.
22 Sep 2025 - 6:44AM videocam
Analysts say the GGI reflects China’s ambitions to shape a multipolar world, but it needs more substance to avoid becoming an ‘empty shell’.
17 Sep 2025 - 12:20AM videocam
Embassy in London slams Britain for flouting international law after three Chinese firms sanctioned for allegedly aiding Russia’s military.
13 Sep 2025 - 9:32PM videocam
From top-tier protocol and place beside Xi at Tiananmen to zero mention of denuclearisation, message of solidarity is clear, analysts say.
6 Sep 2025 - 6:03PM videocam
North Korean leader’s appearance alongside Chinese and Russian counterparts will be an act of defiance against US pressure, analysts say.
30 Aug 2025 - 4:42PM videocam
A popular film about the Nanking massacre marks the latest fraught chapter between countries that view each other with suspicion and affinity.
29 Aug 2025 - 11:20AM videocam
Latest reactions from Beijing suggest China’s stance on Ukraine is less about the war itself and more about the broader global power struggle.
26 Aug 2025 - 9:43PM videocam
Observers see symbolic win for Moscow, say Beijing will be wary of its impact on the US-China-Russia power triangle.
17 Aug 2025 - 11:50AM videocam
Taiwan remains a red line for Beijing, but island’s informal EU ties are prompting worries that the bloc may backslide on one-China policy.
15 Aug 2025 - 11:00PM videocam
Trump’s trade and sanctions threats make it difficult for four-way grouping to project the unity needed to counter Beijing.
China may publicly endorse next week’s meeting in Alaska but the talks are not expected to end the Ukraine war, analysts say.
9 Aug 2025 - 10:00PM videocam
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act dramatically reverses American support for clean energy in a world racing towards decarbonisation.
31 Jul 2025 - 6:00AM videocam
Two years after the last heavy flooding hit the Chinese capital, familiar complaints about a lack of information are once again emerging.
29 Jul 2025 - 8:53PM videocam