https://www.scmp.com/rss/512223/feed James Hinote is a geopolitical analyst at CJPA Global Advisors. A graduate of Auburn University Harbert College of Business, he studied at East China Normal University in Shanghai. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan enraged the Chinese government, which had threatened severe consequences should she land. In response to Pelosi’s trip, Beijing has banned 2,000 food products, launched multiple missiles and held military drills near the island. Tensions have reached boiling point between the United States and China, and many are wondering if relations can ever return to normal. For this to happen, we will need to see a renewed commitment to the status quo, a halt... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3189915/taiwan-us-and-china-must-talk-their-way-back-status-quo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3189915/taiwan-us-and-china-must-talk-their-way-back-status-quo?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:15:19 +0000 In response to the crisis in Ukraine, the United States and its European allies have levelled unprecedented sanctions designed to isolate President Vladimir Putin and the Russian economy and inflict significant economic pressure. Even in the face of these sanctions, as well as private American companies such as Apple and McDonald’s leaving Russia, the Biden administration is worried that China will keep Russia’s economy afloat. However, bringing China on board with the West against Russia is not... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3172031/how-us-strategy-convince-china-choose-side-ukraine-conflict-could?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3172031/how-us-strategy-convince-china-choose-side-ukraine-conflict-could?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:30:13 +0000