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The end of the cold war failed to reshape China, which used the free market and technology to build a prosperous surveillance state. Now, a US-led coalition of democracies are ranged against China in a new cold war.
The end of the cold war failed to reshape China, which used the free market and technology to build a prosperous surveillance state. Now, a US-led coalition of democracies are ranged against China in a new cold war.
Rising pork prices have put the spotlight on a rise in consumer inflation. But the bigger picture is one of waning demand and slowing economic activity.
Rising pork prices have put the spotlight on a rise in consumer inflation. But the bigger picture is one of waning demand and slowing economic activity.
In differentiating the Communist Party from the Chinese people, Pompeo has escalated the US-China struggle. His words are not propaganda, but cold, hard policy.
In differentiating the Communist Party from the Chinese people, Pompeo has escalated the US-China struggle. His words are not propaganda, but cold, hard policy.
An interim trade deal may help both sides alleviate the pain of the tariff war for now, but it provides no incentive for a more comprehensive arrangement. The truth is the gap is getting ever wider – putting both peace and growth at risk
An interim trade deal may help both sides alleviate the pain of the tariff war for now, but it provides no incentive for a more comprehensive arrangement. The truth is the gap is getting ever wider – putting both peace and growth at risk
Geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism are pushing global uncertainty indices to, or near to, record highs, leaving world economic growth and trade teetering on a knife edge.
Geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism are pushing global uncertainty indices to, or near to, record highs, leaving world economic growth and trade teetering on a knife edge.
Free-market reform and opening up its economy are the two most critical and interconnected issues as Beijing looks to its future development.
Free-market reform and opening up its economy are the two most critical and interconnected issues as Beijing looks to its future development.
Washington offered one concession – deferring the October 15 tariff hikes – while Beijing backed down on US farm purchases, IP and tech transfers, financial market liberalisation, exchange-rate regime reform and an enforcement mechanism.
Washington offered one concession – deferring the October 15 tariff hikes – while Beijing backed down on US farm purchases, IP and tech transfers, financial market liberalisation, exchange-rate regime reform and an enforcement mechanism.
Beijing’s big spending on soft power will have little effect if it sticks to hard power foreign policies.
Beijing’s big spending on soft power will have little effect if it sticks to hard power foreign policies.
The sheer amount of weaponry on display has undermined Beijing’s efforts to improve relations internationally, and could spark an arms race among its regional rivals.
The sheer amount of weaponry on display has undermined Beijing’s efforts to improve relations internationally, and could spark an arms race among its regional rivals.
China hopes its strong-arm tactics will persuade Taiwan to spurn President Tsai Ing-wen, but the assertive approach could backfire and eventually lead to a stronger push for statehood.
China hopes its strong-arm tactics will persuade Taiwan to spurn President Tsai Ing-wen, but the assertive approach could backfire and eventually lead to a stronger push for statehood.
A double whammy of the African swine fever outbreak and an attack on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, a major oil supplier for China, could send prices of both vital commodities soaring at a vulnerable time for the Chinese economy.
A double whammy of the African swine fever outbreak and an attack on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, a major oil supplier for China, could send prices of both vital commodities soaring at a vulnerable time for the Chinese economy.
Look beyond the goose-stepping troops and nuclear missiles of China’s National Day parade, however, and it is clear the Communist Party has its work cut out for it to make the country a true superpower.
Look beyond the goose-stepping troops and nuclear missiles of China’s National Day parade, however, and it is clear the Communist Party has its work cut out for it to make the country a true superpower.
The island’s internal politics is heating up, with the pan-green and pan-blue parties scrabbling to present a united front – all while the trade war, Hong Kong’s protests and Beijing’s increasingly hawkish attitude have an effect.
The island’s internal politics is heating up, with the pan-green and pan-blue parties scrabbling to present a united front – all while the trade war, Hong Kong’s protests and Beijing’s increasingly hawkish attitude have an effect.
Any plan to sideline the defiant former British colony ignores the central role the financial hub plays for China’s economy. Its rule of law and various freedoms have become even more valuable now amid the US-China trade war.
Any plan to sideline the defiant former British colony ignores the central role the financial hub plays for China’s economy. Its rule of law and various freedoms have become even more valuable now amid the US-China trade war.
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