Some analysts say China’s growing presence in the South Pacific and great power competition could overshadow other issues at upcoming Pacific Islands Forum.
Human rights advocates say renewed threats against Lu Siwei and Zhang Zhan are part of broader campaign by government to intensify crackdowns on activists and human rights lawyers
The Democratic vice presidential nominee has a decades-long connection with China analysts say could help fill gap in foreign policy debates in the US
Despite strict security targeting signs and items with Taiwanese elements, some spectators from Taiwan seize opportunity to highlight island’s identity
Analysts say Hu Xijin’s silence on social media reflects growing uncertainties Chinese people face when commenting on sensitive issues
Some Pacific politicians say democracies’ attempt to increase security presence in the Pacific could overshadow regional countries’ dire development needs
Legislators from 24 countries pledge to pass resolutions to counter Beijing’s claims over Taiwan and push governments to assess the cost of conflict
Analysts say Beijing’s attempt to play a role in resolving two global conflicts, while significant, will remain largely symbolic without more follow up
As Taiwan hosts annual military exercises this week, it is also holding air raid drills to raise public awareness about how to respond to an attack from China and where to seek shelter. Officials want this year’s exercises to be as realistic as possible.
Some Chinese netizens view Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race as a move to ensure Trump’s victory in November
Unlike past exercises, some analysts say this year’s exercises will be closer to actual combat as authorities will not announce simulated scenarios beforehand
Analysts say NATO and China's latest efforts to deepen cooperation with like-minded countries will accelerate an emerging bloc competition between the two sides
Despite a failed attempt to push through a regional security pact with 10 Pacific Island nations in 2022, China continues to seek opportunities to increase its influence in the Pacific
The activists say they remain committed to their advocacy work despite concerns about safety
Analysts say Chinese government will try to boost economy by directing more resources into science and technology innovation
Analysts say the uptick in Chinese aggression will increase the risk of miscalculations or inadvertent military encounters
Analysts say Xi’s anti-corruption campaign may create a chilling effect within the military and negatively impact the military’s combat capabilities
A new report found that Beijing has removed Uyghur cultural or religious elements from village names in Xinjiang as part of its efforts to erase Uyghur culture
Analysts say Beijing’s influence campaigns against Taiwan have been somewhat effective because of the new government’s lack of systematic response to address these challenges
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