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Rocketing food prices make a mockery of Xi’s ‘Chinese dream’, threatening widespread discontent as a staple of the nation’s diet becomes out of reach to many
Rocketing food prices make a mockery of Xi’s ‘Chinese dream’, threatening widespread discontent as a staple of the nation’s diet becomes out of reach to many
American officials now talk of making the process a routine business, showing Washington’s willingness to confront Beijing even when relations are at their lowest ebb.
American officials now talk of making the process a routine business, showing Washington’s willingness to confront Beijing even when relations are at their lowest ebb.
Washington is now free to test and deploy the intermediate-range missiles it believes it needs to compete with its most serious challenger. China’s growing arsenal sets the scene for the resurgence of nuclear geopolitics.
Washington is now free to test and deploy the intermediate-range missiles it believes it needs to compete with its most serious challenger. China’s growing arsenal sets the scene for the resurgence of nuclear geopolitics.
China fails to meet two of the three criteria set by the US Treasury to identify currency manipulators. So who is manipulating who?
China fails to meet two of the three criteria set by the US Treasury to identify currency manipulators. So who is manipulating who?
When warplanes from four countries faced off over the Sea of Japan, it was as much cold war thriller as it was Top Gun
When warplanes from four countries faced off over the Sea of Japan, it was as much cold war thriller as it was Top Gun
Beijing acknowledges the competition with the US military, attacks its presence in the Asia-Pacific as destabilising and provocative, and clearly outlines China’s long-term aim to challenge US dominance.
Beijing acknowledges the competition with the US military, attacks its presence in the Asia-Pacific as destabilising and provocative, and clearly outlines China’s long-term aim to challenge US dominance.
Managing relations with the warring world powers will be a delicate balancing act for Britain’s new prime minister Boris Johnson. Will it be economic interest or the weight of history that tips the scales?
Managing relations with the warring world powers will be a delicate balancing act for Britain’s new prime minister Boris Johnson. Will it be economic interest or the weight of history that tips the scales?
US-China relations, unrest in Hong Kong, Taiwan elections and the economy are all expected to be discussed by past and present leaders.
US-China relations, unrest in Hong Kong, Taiwan elections and the economy are all expected to be discussed by past and present leaders.
Never has the question of whether to align with Washington or Beijing been more important for voters in the island’s presidential race.
Never has the question of whether to align with Washington or Beijing been more important for voters in the island’s presidential race.
Li became premier as conservatives and reformists fought over country’s direction in 1980s and 90s, and oversaw Tiananmen Square crackdown.
Li became premier as conservatives and reformists fought over country’s direction in 1980s and 90s, and oversaw Tiananmen Square crackdown.
Although June saw a spike in key sectors, many economists warn that this will almost certainly not translate into the beginning of a new upward trend as the gains are not sustainable, writes Cary Huang
Although June saw a spike in key sectors, many economists warn that this will almost certainly not translate into the beginning of a new upward trend as the gains are not sustainable, writes Cary Huang
Donald Trump is approving more frequent arms sales to Taiwan as part of a deliberate policy to deepen the strategic partnership between the two democratic allies in the face of the challenge from communist China.
Donald Trump is approving more frequent arms sales to Taiwan as part of a deliberate policy to deepen the strategic partnership between the two democratic allies in the face of the challenge from communist China.
The Turkish leader once described Beijing’s treatment of the Muslim community as ‘genocide’ – now he calls it ‘deradicalisation’. How far is he willing to go in seeking Beijing’s favour?
The Turkish leader once described Beijing’s treatment of the Muslim community as ‘genocide’ – now he calls it ‘deradicalisation’. How far is he willing to go in seeking Beijing’s favour?
Neither leader has agreed to anything more than they had previously. And the lack of a deadline to negotiate the final ‘10 per cent’ of sticking points betrays a lack of confidence that doing so is even possible.
Neither leader has agreed to anything more than they had previously. And the lack of a deadline to negotiate the final ‘10 per cent’ of sticking points betrays a lack of confidence that doing so is even possible.
The show of friendship when Kim Jong-un hosted Xi Jinping last month in a Chinese leader’s first-ever state visit cannot cover up the cracks in the traditionally ‘teeth and lips’ relationship between the two communist allies.
The show of friendship when Kim Jong-un hosted Xi Jinping last month in a Chinese leader’s first-ever state visit cannot cover up the cracks in the traditionally ‘teeth and lips’ relationship between the two communist allies.
When Hongkongers protested against the Tiananmen crackdown, Jiang Zemin said the “well water should not mix with the river water”. Thirty years on, it’s apparent there’s no filter to stop that happening
When Hongkongers protested against the Tiananmen crackdown, Jiang Zemin said the “well water should not mix with the river water”. Thirty years on, it’s apparent there’s no filter to stop that happening
Xi’s Pyongyang visit could see a trade-off between the US-China trade row and denuclearisation, which both Washington and Beijing want – and the US and China can also find compatible interests in the Middle East.
Xi’s Pyongyang visit could see a trade-off between the US-China trade row and denuclearisation, which both Washington and Beijing want – and the US and China can also find compatible interests in the Middle East.
The ‘big five’ of the UN Security Council have split into two alliances: the US, Britain and France in one, China and Russia in the other. One of the relationships has stood the test of time – is the other just a marriage of convenience?
The ‘big five’ of the UN Security Council have split into two alliances: the US, Britain and France in one, China and Russia in the other. One of the relationships has stood the test of time – is the other just a marriage of convenience?
Neither side can afford a trade war – and neither side can afford to back down.
Neither side can afford a trade war – and neither side can afford to back down.
China is the world’s biggest producer of rare earths but doesn’t have the monopoly on them. After Beijing briefly weaponised them against Tokyo, the Japanese built their own supply chain. China should not use them again, against the US.
China is the world’s biggest producer of rare earths but doesn’t have the monopoly on them. After Beijing briefly weaponised them against Tokyo, the Japanese built their own supply chain. China should not use them again, against the US.
No event in history has done so much to tarnish the Communist Party. But it is not too late to salvage something good from this stain on its history
No event in history has done so much to tarnish the Communist Party. But it is not too late to salvage something good from this stain on its history
Taiwan’s embrace of same-sex marriage further establishes it as a champion of freedom, democracy and human rights and sets an example to Hong Kong. It also highlights a widening gap that makes reunification look ever less likely
Taiwan’s embrace of same-sex marriage further establishes it as a champion of freedom, democracy and human rights and sets an example to Hong Kong. It also highlights a widening gap that makes reunification look ever less likely
With the US facing other foreign policy challenges, Trump cannot afford a protracted trade war that hurts his political base. Meanwhile, Xi has built his reputation on his statesmanship and must preserve China’s most significant bilateral relationship.
With the US facing other foreign policy challenges, Trump cannot afford a protracted trade war that hurts his political base. Meanwhile, Xi has built his reputation on his statesmanship and must preserve China’s most significant bilateral relationship.
With polar ice caps melting faster than expected, a new ocean is emerging – along the prospect of new shipping lines and untapped resources. Also emerging: a new arena for conflict and an environmental disaster
With polar ice caps melting faster than expected, a new ocean is emerging – along the prospect of new shipping lines and untapped resources. Also emerging: a new arena for conflict and an environmental disaster
Xi Jinping’s signature project has grown far beyond its original purpose of promoting infrastructure to become both economically risky and politically explosive. It’s time for a new approach, says Cary Huang.
Xi Jinping’s signature project has grown far beyond its original purpose of promoting infrastructure to become both economically risky and politically explosive. It’s time for a new approach, says Cary Huang.
The anti-imperialist messages of 1919 fit well with President Xi Jinping’s agenda of ‘national rejuvenation’, but the students’ calls for democracy and pluralism have been conveniently ignored.
The anti-imperialist messages of 1919 fit well with President Xi Jinping’s agenda of ‘national rejuvenation’, but the students’ calls for democracy and pluralism have been conveniently ignored.
Under Xi Jinping’s stewardship, China has overhauled the navy and overtaken the US in the number of vessels launched yearly. But instead of focusing on the goal of building an invincible armada, China should convince the world of its peaceful intentions.
Under Xi Jinping’s stewardship, China has overhauled the navy and overtaken the US in the number of vessels launched yearly. But instead of focusing on the goal of building an invincible armada, China should convince the world of its peaceful intentions.
Spurred by fiscal stimulus and a softening of its deleveraging campaign, China has seen a rebound in growth – but it is too early to conclude that the economy is back on a sustainable recovering trajectory.
Spurred by fiscal stimulus and a softening of its deleveraging campaign, China has seen a rebound in growth – but it is too early to conclude that the economy is back on a sustainable recovering trajectory.
There’s no guarantee that China’s economy will surpass America’s – and even if there was, it wouldn’t mean much
There’s no guarantee that China’s economy will surpass America’s – and even if there was, it wouldn’t mean much