UK undermines trust with China, may ruin FTA talks
As the due date of leaving the EU draws near, the UK recently signaled an intention to reset its diplomatic relations, including with China. The UK seems inclined to take…
Will assassination of Fakhrizadeh open a Pandora’s box?
Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh has been assassinated. Western countries have remained silent about this barbaric and shameless act. Imagine if a leading scientist from the US or the UK…
Western public opinion war on vaccines is wicked
Western countries, especially US public opinion institutions, are launching an unfair reporting campaign around the COVID-19 vaccine, questioning the progress of the Chinese vaccine and exaggerating the progress made by…
Australia should make independent, sensible choices on China ties
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday published an article saying his country "desires an open, transparent and mutually beneficial relationship with China." The remarks came as the Cold War…
Where does Biden govt want to lead the world?: Global Times editorial
US president-elect Joe Biden declared Tuesday that the US is "ready to lead the world, not retreat from it" while introducing his foreign policy and national security teams. His remarks…
Biden’s Taiwan policy unlikely to be one of ‘strategic clarity’
After the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the US in 1979, US administrations have pursued a policy of "strategic ambiguity" over whether to use military force to assist…
Yuan keeps appreciating, buoyed by China’s robust economy
China's currency, yuan, has continuously strengthened since June alongside the rapid recovery of China's economy. This appreciation trend has, however, had limited impact as Chinese exports remain resilient in the…
Wider India app ban means darker days for investors
The Indian government has announced on Tuesday its intention to block more Chinese apps, including AliExpress, in a list of 43 on "spurious national security grounds." According to Indian media…
How much can Biden erase Trumpism in US diplomacy?
The US General Services Administration office informed US president-elect Joe Biden on Monday that the administration of US incumbent President Donald Trump is ready to begin the formal transition process…
Politics, ideology dominate BBC’s list of women of 2020
The BBC released its list of "100 women of 2020" on Tuesday, calling them "inspiring and influential," and are "leading change and making a difference during these turbulent times." The…