For America’s principled alliance of democracies against China to work, the constituents of the coalition need to be, well, democratic, writes Debasish Roy Chowdhury …
The U.S. and Its Allies Must Ensure Taiwan Doesn’t Fall to Beijing
There are growing signs that a military crisis could erupt across the Taiwan Strait this year as China flexes its military muscle to strongarm Taipei into accepting unification. ASPI’s Peter …
China and India’s oil refinery activities suggest demand recovery: Expert
Alejandro Barbajosa of Argus Media says China and India’s oil imports and refinery operations are now at pre-pandemic levels, supporting the idea that Asia will drive global demand higher.
Anatomy of a conspiracy: With COVID, China took leading role
The rumors began almost as soon as the disease itself. Claims that a foreign adversary had unleashed a bioweapon emerged at the fringes of Chinese social media the same day …
WHO in China: Wuhan mission finds possible signs of wider original coronavirus outbreak in 2019
Investigators from the World Health Organization (WHO) looking into the origins of coronavirus in China have discovered signs the outbreak was much wider in Wuhan in December 2019 than previously …
Biden to discuss pandemic, economy and China in Friday G7 meeting
President Joe Biden will hold his first event with leaders from the Group of Seven nations in a virtual meeting on Friday to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, the world economy and dealing with China …
Coronavirus: how Africa’s traders are making a long-distance relationship work with China
Businesspeople on the continent are pivoting as pandemic restrictions mean it is much more difficult to travel to Chinese manufacturing hubs.
With Pig Parades and Youth Camps, Taiwan’s Ailing Kuomintang Tries a Revamp
The Beijing-friendly party, which long held an iron grip on the island, is struggling to stay relevant at a time when many residents are wary of China’s ambitions.
Evaluating the PLA Navy’s Options to Pressure Taiwan and Test Biden
As tensions rise over China’s recent aggressive air patrolling across the Taiwan Strait, and concern mounts that Beijing may stage a provocation to coerce Taipei and test the mettle of President Joe …
Are China’s Attack Helicopters Getting Ready to Go to War Over Taiwan?
The maritime employment of helicopters for attack, transport, and reconnaissance relies upon much more than an ability to conduct air assault raids.