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While Beijing’s deeper pockets have given it a foothold, analysts say New Delhi’s approach gives it unique advantages – and there is room for both.
While Beijing’s deeper pockets have given it a foothold, analysts say New Delhi’s approach gives it unique advantages – and there is room for both.
Such a suggestion is aimed at driving a wedge between China and its neighbours in the region, according to Peking University’s South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative.
Such a suggestion is aimed at driving a wedge between China and its neighbours in the region, according to Peking University’s South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative.
Weibo users are obsessed with the Lee family but bemused by the need for democracy in a ‘Chinese nation’.
Weibo users are obsessed with the Lee family but bemused by the need for democracy in a ‘Chinese nation’.
In a region where many rely on Chinese investment, governments see standing up to Beijing over Hong Kong as a risk not worth taking.
In a region where many rely on Chinese investment, governments see standing up to Beijing over Hong Kong as a risk not worth taking.
Most Australians want to be less economically dependent on China, while Chinese respondents are uncertain that ties will improve.
Most Australians want to be less economically dependent on China, while Chinese respondents are uncertain that ties will improve.
Taneti Maamau, who in September announced the Pacific island nation’s switch to diplomatic ties with Beijing, remains president.
Taneti Maamau, who in September announced the Pacific island nation’s switch to diplomatic ties with Beijing, remains president.
The once-innocent internet meme has taken on a political hue and been linked to the death of a child, raising the question: is there something deeply negative about relentless positivity?
The once-innocent internet meme has taken on a political hue and been linked to the death of a child, raising the question: is there something deeply negative about relentless positivity?
Some Asian countries are seeing new Covid-19 outbreaks as they reopen their battered economies, analysts say.
Some Asian countries are seeing new Covid-19 outbreaks as they reopen their battered economies, analysts say.
Don’t expect an exodus of manufacturers from China to Vietnam. Hanoi relies on its neighbour and can’t replicate its scale even if it tried.
Don’t expect an exodus of manufacturers from China to Vietnam. Hanoi relies on its neighbour and can’t replicate its scale even if it tried.
Their historic 2018 meeting raised hopes of lasting peace and stability on Korean peninsula but the initial thaw has not led to further breakthroughs.
Their historic 2018 meeting raised hopes of lasting peace and stability on Korean peninsula but the initial thaw has not led to further breakthroughs.
Experts say Duterte’s move to retain the US military pact could offer Washington a chance to reset its strategic ties with Manila.
Experts say Duterte’s move to retain the US military pact could offer Washington a chance to reset its strategic ties with Manila.
Recent weeks have seen strong criticisms – some say outbursts – within China over Singapore's stance on the South China Sea dispute. It's a reality check for the island nation that its long-standing approach of not taking sides is being challenged.
Recent weeks have seen strong criticisms – some say outbursts – within China over Singapore's stance on the South China Sea dispute. It's a reality check for the island nation that its long-standing approach of not taking sides is being challenged.