Trump rolls over for China's panda gift Art of the deal: China gets dominance in AI and renewables, plus global respect. Trump gets a couple cuddle-bears Salon · Sep 28
President Xi never wastes a good crisis. As Iran, Ukraine and Palestine distract the world, he tightens his grip Ever the strategist, the Chinese leader is taking the offensive, both abroad and at home. That’s bad news for global order, and minorities in his country, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Aug 8
Top five things Germany's Merz should do to make his China trip a success While the German chancellor is visiting China in a major test of whether he can establish a relationship with President Xi and promote trade with Beijing in favour of the German economy, Euronews asked a China expert and Merz adviser for their top tips. Euronews · Feb 26
How much trouble is Xi really in? Outgunned Taiwan may be about to find out Cracks are appearing in China’s monolithic regime – and its leader might decide a military adventure will strengthen his grip on power The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023
China’s Xi Makes It ‘Next To Impossible’ To Do Business, Hedge Funder Protests Xi Jinping has cast doubt on China's economic allure and foreign investors are frustrated due to the changing business climate. Zenger · Aug 24, 2023
Where is China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang? Qin’s absence from public view has prompted rampant speculation and highlighted Beijing’s lack of transparency. Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023
Russia could become China’s ‘economic colony,’ CIA director says Russia’s alliance with China is becoming an increasingly one-sided affair. Fortune · Apr 12, 2023
Italy's Meloni warns of broader risks posed by Ukraine conflict Giorgia Meloni, set to lead a new Italian government with two parties once close to Moscow, warned on Sunday of the risk posed to Western nations by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling it the "tip of the iceberg" in a struggle for influence. Reuters · Sep 4, 2022