Why China Won’t Invade Taiwan Anytime Soon
Even as tension ratchets up, it’s unlikely that China will invade Taiwan imminently, argues Ian Bremmer
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Macron Says France Backs Status Quo on Taiwan
An earlier suggestion by the French president that the security of Taiwan was not Europe’s immediate concern had drawn sharp criticism from some Western allies and commentators.
The American Public’s Doubts over Democratization in China
A public that does not see political change as possible in China risks promoting policies that both reinforce hostilities and inhibit incremental change.
Your Thursday Briefing: Ukraine’s Fight for Bakhmut
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Macron stands by divisive remark about US allies ‘not being vassals’
French president reaffirms Sunday’s call for Europe to act more independently from US over China and TaiwanEmmanuel Macron has stood by his controversial comments on Taiwan, repeating that being a US ally did not mean being a “vassal”.At the end of a s…
Emmanuel Macron heckled during state visit to Netherlands
French president also criticised for saying Europe should act independently from US over TaiwanEmmanuel Macron was heckled and jeered on a state visit to the Netherlands as he faced pressure over both raising the French pension age and his warning that…
US-Philippines discuss ‘roadmap’ for weapon buys, including potential multi-role fighter sale
Leaders discussed what US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called “a security-sector assistance roadmap to support the delivery of priority defense platforms over the next five to 10 years, including radar, unmanned aerial systems, military transpo…
China planning to close airspace for brief period, Taiwan says
Although Chinese fighters previously only occasionally crossed the median line, the country’s air force has done so regularly since staging war games near Taiwan in August.
As U.S. Tries to Isolate China, German Companies Move Closer
Some are expanding in China, reluctant to leave a huge market they need to finance operations back home.
Australian winemakers hopeful of breakthrough on $1.2bn China trade but still plan to diversify markets
After government announced deal with China that could end tariffs on barley, wine producers now cautiously optimistic Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAus…