Taiwan’s main opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT), which traditionally favours close ties with China, was routed in a key mayoral by-election on Saturday, a vote overshadowed by turmoil in Hong Kong …
US-China trade is the only thing working in the relationship
But there’s at least one aspect of their relationship that seems to be on steady ground: trade. Both sides, and the recession-scarred global economy, need it to stay that way, at least for now. “The …
China slow to curb coal financing as Japan, South Korea ‘accept new reality’ on phasing out fossil fuels
China risks being left behind as South Korea and Japan signal a shift away from financing overseas coal power in response to growing criticism over their support for the dirty fossil fuel.The three …
The Corridor to Pakistan’s Prosperity
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will open gate of vast economic opportunities not only to Pakistan
but also connect China to Asia, …
but also connect China to Asia, …
Hong Kong’s Plight Casts Shadow Over Taiwan’s Diplomatic Coups
China’s crackdown on democratic freedoms in Hong Kong has generated strong reactions in Taiwan, where senior officials are mourning Hong Kong’s losses even as they revel in a rare surge of diplomatic …
U.S. Navy carrier conducted exercises in South China Sea on Aug. 14
A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier conducted exercises in the contested South China Sea on Friday, the U.S. navy said in a statement. A strike group led by the USS Ronald Reagan conducted flight …
Modi Warns China Over Border Tensions
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a new warning to China over deadly border tensions on Saturday, using his most important speech of the year to promise to build a stronger military. With …
In a U.S.-China Tech Divorce, Businesses Would Have to Pick Sides
The technology industries of the U.S. and China are in some ways deeply intertwined and in others remarkably separate. The latest actions on the part of the U.S. aim to sever what ties remain.
China mainland reports 22 new coronavirus cases on Aug 14 vs 30 a day earlier
China reported 22 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Aug. 14, compared to 30 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Saturday.
Taiwan risks being caught up in the power struggle between the US and China
The US has maintained close ties with Taiwan since it split from mainland China in 1949 after the end of a bloody civil war. But until recently Washington has avoided major displays of friendship so …