Category: International Relations

Russia, China Should Lead ‘Global Governance Reform,’ Xi Says

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told a visiting Russian delegation that Beijing and Moscow should “lead the correct direction of global governance reform.” Mr. Xi made the remarks on July 10 while meeting Valentina Matviyenko, the chairperson of the Kremlin’s upper house or Federation Council, according to Russian and Chinese state-run media. “Both sides need to…


Beijing Inks ‘Comprehensive Strategic’ Partnership With the Solomon Islands

Ties between Beijing and the Solomon Islands leadership continue to deepen after Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare inked a “comprehensive strategic partnership” with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Mr. Sogavare met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang during a week-long visit to China, which will conclude as the prime minister opens his country’s…


ANALYSIS: CCP Poised to Expand Security Footprint in Latin America With New Port in Argentina

China’s rapidly expanding military and surveillance initiatives across Latin America have become more than just a thorn in the side of Washington. In Argentina’s southern tip, Tierra del Fuego, on June 5, Governor Gustavo Melella greenlit a”multi-purpose” Chinese-operated port facility through decree  3312/22, which entered the provincial legislature the same day. The country currently houses a Chinese…


Philippines Vows to Keep Exposing Chinese Incursions in South China Sea

The Philippines will keep exposing Chinese ship incursions in the South China Sea as part of its strategy to drive Chinese forces out of its territorial waters, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Sunday. PCG spokesman Jay Tarriela said this would prompt the international community to criticize China’s actions and prevent Chinese vessels from occupying…


China’s Premier Holds Meeting With Experts to Save Economy; Analysts Say Root Cause Systemic With Communism

While Chinese communist regime’s Premier Li Qiang held a meeting with mainland Chinese economists on July 6 to collect suggestions on how to save the mainland Chinese economy, analysts say the root cause of China’s economic downturn lies in its political system, which is dictated by the ruling communist party (CCP) which is currently led…


US Eyes ASEAN Cooperation to Push Back Against China in Blinken’s Visit

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Indonesia next week for talks with the Southeast Asian allies as the United States seeks to push back against China’s “coercive” actions in the disputed South China Sea. Mr. Blinken will travel to Indonesia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers summit after concluding his…


Philippines Raises Alarm Over Increase in Chinese Boats in Disputed Sea

MANILA—The Philippine military on Friday reported an “alarming” increase in the number of Chinese fishing vessels in disputed waters in the South China Sea, which it said threatens the security of the oil and gas-rich Reed Bank. From only a dozen in February, the number of Chinese fishing vessels “swarming” in Iroquois reef, just south…


Albanese Heads to Europe for Talks on Ukraine, Economy

As Ukrainians mark 500 days of fending off the Russian invasion, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing for security talks in Europe. The prime minister will start his visit in the German capital Berlin, where he will meet with Chancellor Olaf Scholz on July 10. The leaders are expected to discuss the Ukraine war…


[ATL:NOW] ‘China’s Economy Is in Big Trouble’—Miles Yu on Janet Yellen’s Trip to China

“China has been playing hard to get for the last several months and they would not talk. Now, they sort of relented. And so, they agreed to talk with American high-level cabinet members on matters that are vital to both nations’ economies. The reason why they relented is because China’s economy is in big trouble,…


[PREMIERING 8PM ET] ‘China’s Economy Is in Big Trouble’—Miles Yu on Janet Yellen’s Trip to China [ATL:NOW]

“China has been playing hard to get for the last several months and they would not talk. Now, they sort of relented. And so, they agreed to talk with American high-level cabinet members on matters that are vital to both nations’ economies. The reason why they relented is because China’s economy is in big trouble,…