Why China won’t ditch Vladimir Putin
The first meeting between the Russian and Chinese leaders since the start of the war in Ukraine will be closely…
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Is China really preparing to invade Taiwan?
Large military drills have stoked fears that Beijing will try to seize the self-governing island by force.
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Why China and India are sending troops to Russia
Six months into its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is hosting joint military exercises with several countries, including China and India.
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Are the US and China destined for war over Taiwan?
When the powers faced off in the 1990s, American military might forced Beijing to back down. Now they are more…
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Inflation could end the current economic model
The 50-year arrangement between producer economies and consumer economies is breaking down. What comes next?
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The perils of autocracy
Poor policies, once adopted, are difficult to abandon, as the leaders of Russia and China are demonstrating.
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The crisis around Taiwan is only just beginning
China’s live-fire military drills around Taiwan mark the start of a critical period.
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How will Beijing respond if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan?
The proposed visit by the veteran Democrat has drawn a predictably angry response from China.
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