China

Why is Australia’s elite apparently so keen on a ‘kinetic’ war with China, when it would be catastrophic for their country?

There’s a “high likelihood” that a “kinetic” war between Australia and China could take place. That’s at least what Major-General…

3 years ago

China suspends economic dialogue with Australia ‘indefinitely’ amid spat over Belt & Road Initiative

In a harshly worded statement on Thursday, China’s economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission, said the China-Australia Strategic…

3 years ago

New Zealand refuses to accuse China of genocide against Uighurs in break with Western allies

The divide between New Zealand and its Western partners was outlined during a parliamentary session on Wednesday, as politicians unanimously…

3 years ago

Tell the truth, America… the G7 meeting is all about trying to contain the rise of China

The meeting of the ministers of the G7 group of advanced economies – or self-styled “leading democracies” – promises to…

3 years ago

As Australia-China crisis intensifies, it’s extremely dangerous that PM believes he’s doing ‘God’s work’ (remember Blair & Iraq?)

Early last week, Australia’s top public servant Mike Pezzullo and Defence Minister Peter Dutton engaged in some ill-advised and inflammatory…

3 years ago

‘GET THE F**K OUT’: Philippines foreign secretary issues not-so-diplomatic request to China amid maritime dispute

On Monday, the Philippines issued a protest against the “belligerent” actions of Chinese vessels in waters claimed by Manila. But…

3 years ago

At least 11 killed and 100+ injured by violent hurricane winds in China (VIDEOS)

Ferocious winds uprooted trees, ripped the facades from buildings and filled the streets with lethal debris.The majority of the people…

3 years ago

US says China should do more for intellectual property protection, as Beijing struggles to meet trade deal targets

The office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has kept China on its “priority watch list” for intellectual property (IP)…

3 years ago

China’s space station means lift-off on a new battle for the galaxy… and just like on Earth, Beijing has America worried

On Thursday, China sent the core module of its first-ever space station, the Tianhe – or ‘Harmony of the Heavens’…

3 years ago

The threat of China is all that unifies US, but Biden’s repackaged MAGA vision is unlikely to heal a divided nation

President Biden’s first address to Congress provided a fascinating insight into his vision for the United States. The president pledged…

3 years ago