‘Decoupling’ creates ticking time bomb for Japan economy
The focus on the new central bank governor in Japan highlights the severity and complexity of the challenges facing the Japanese economy, especially at a time when Japan has been…
DPP’s collusion with US puts Taiwan’s chip sector in life-or-death situation
There have been growing signs that the Taiwan island's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' attempt to use its semiconductor manufacturing sector as proof of allegiance to win Washington's support is…
Leaked US, NATO documents on Ukraine’s military operation show ‘serious disunity within the West’
The recent leak of classified US and NATO documents on the Ukrainian military and Kiev's much-anticipated "spring counteroffensive" has exposed that disunity, distrust and divergences among the US, the West…
Blinken’s reported Vietnam visit ‘will not affect Hanoi’s overall strategy’ due to inherent and structural concerns
As US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reportedly set to visit Vietnam next week, experts said on Sunday that his visit may yield results in some areas, such as…
PLA conducts mock strikes on Taiwan island on 2nd day of encirclement drills
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command organized its multiple affiliated military services and branches and conducted joint precision strike simulations on the island of Taiwan on Sunday,…
PLA deploys aircraft carrier, rockets, vessels, fighter jets, missiles in drills around Taiwan island
Kicking off the encirclement combat alert patrols and "Joint Sword" exercises around the island of Taiwan, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Saturday pressured the island…
Finland’s NATO membership deepens concerns over the bloc’s expansion into Asia
Finland's formal accession to NATO is an essential change in European geopolitics. Still, for China, the concern is not whether the world has one or two less neutral countries, but…
Macron’s fruitful visit shows resuming all-level exchanges ‘main tone’ of 2023 China-EU ties
Resuming all-level exchanges ‘main tone’ after Macron’s fruitful visit European leaders were wrapping up their three-day visit to China after Chinese and French top leaders met for informal talks in…
Time to untangle the ‘Ukraine knot’ in China-EU relations
After several important talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on April 6, Chinese President Xi Jinping held an informal meeting with Macron…
China-France-EU trilateral talks set right course for ties
Beijing's call on Ukraine shows wisdom, capability in mediating peace During talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday, Chinese President…