China and Taiwan: A Lesson from Iran for Beijing?
© depositphotos/jefferyhamstock A “Hormuz scenario” in the Taiwan Strait would have even more serious consequences for the global economy than the current crisis. Iran
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Europe Shivers as Asia and Americas Swelter: Unusual April Forecasts
This year’s April showcases radical climatic shifts: a severe winter accompanied by perilous frosts makes a comeback in Europe, while the USA and Asian countries endure unusually premature warmth and aridity. The weather in April will amaze with its contrasts…
Taiwan Raid – Beijing Sends Converted Aircraft Drones Close to Taiwan Strait
Illustrative photo © Getty Images Though not the most hazardous or sophisticated drones possessed by China, confronting these UAVs would be expensive, experts suggest.
China’s Ocean Data Gathering Supports Naval Warfare: Reuters Report
© Getty Images Including reconnaissance conducted near US naval bases. China is undertaking a substantial underwater mapping and observation campaign throughout the
American-Iranian War: China Studies US Attack Potential
© Getty Images While Beijing is still assessing the implications, Xi is likely to welcome a shift of US attention and resources from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East.
Trump Seeks Delay of Xi Meeting – A Chance for China?
© Social networks Для Пекіна це може бути “можливість перегрупуватися”. Прохання президента США Дональда Трампа відкласти саміт з китайським лідером Сі Цзіньпіном,
China Enacts Ethnic Unity Legislation – What Dangers Emerge?
© EPA/ ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES The new legislation aims to transform Xi's idea of “building a strong sense of unity of the Chinese nation” into “the will of the
China’s Cleansing: Xi’s Fresh Words on Military and Graft Crackdown
© EPA-EFE/ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES / POOL The recent statements emerged during an ongoing series of anti-graft cleansings. Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, stated on
China’s Taiwan Stance: Beijing’s Air Force Less Active Nearby
© EPA / ROMAN PILIPEY Візит Трампа до Китаю очікується наприкінці березня. Діяльність китайських повітряних сил поблизу Тайваню значно зменшилась протягом останніх
Asia’s Energy Crisis: Hormuz Closure Sparks Market Frenzy
With the escalation of hostilities in Iran and the shutdown of the Hormuz Strait, major Asian economies are grappling with an energy crunch, compelling national authorities to halt fuel shipments abroad and tap into vital strategic reserves. A cluster of…
Beijing Assembly: Fewer Members This Time
© EPA/ ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES This could point to a “cleansing” that is substantially larger than presently recognized. The count of attendees at a gathering of the
China’s Graft Crackdown: Two Key Figures Absent From Major Gathering
© EPA/ JESSICA LEE Це підкреслює продовження “чисток”. Двоє впливових китайських посадовців були відсутні серед чільних представників Китаю в середу, 4 березня, коли