The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is engaged in a whole-of-society effort to undermine the rules-based international order and to promote its own brand of authoritarianism, according to U.S. military and political leaders. “The People’s Republic of China is the most consequential strategic competitor that the United States has faced,” said Admiral John Aquilino, commander of…
Taiwan Looks to Be ‘Full Member’ of US Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
A senior Taiwanese minister said the self-ruled island is looking to be a “full member” of a U.S.-led economic framework in the Indo-Pacific region, given that Taipei is a “safe and reliable” partner and a key part of the global supply chain. “Taiwan is very willing to support the U.S. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework,” Chief Trade…
China Is Not the Mediator You Want on Ukraine
News Analysis America and Europe are falling for it again—asking China for help to stop the Russian invasion, and humiliating themselves with their own foolishness in the process. Moscow will listen to force and economic pain, not to persuasion. Providing Beijing with a leading role in negotiations would give the authoritarian regime a triple win,…
China Says It Stands For ‘International Democracy’—What Does That Really Mean?
News Analysis A recent video press conference featuring Chinese Communist Party (CCP) State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi took place on March 7. The government official sat down with both Chinese and foreign media representatives to answer questions about China’s approach to international relations, especially given the escalating situation in Ukraine. Wang’s responses to…
China is Leading Threat to US, Will Seek Taiwan Unification: Intelligence Community
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is a leading threat to the United States and will continue its attempts to coerce Taiwan into unification with the mainland, according to leaders of the American intelligence community. “The [People’s Republic of China] is coming ever closer to being a peer competitor in areas of relevance to national security,”…
China Says Its Ties with Russia ‘Rock Solid’ Despite Ukraine War
On day 12 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the communist regime in China described its relationship with Moscow as “rock solid,” and one that “will not be influenced by third parties.” The statement came amid growing international calls for Beijing to condemn Moscow’s aggression, a position the regime has continually refused to take. Chinese Foreign…
Japan Intensifying Its Stance Against China Amid Russia-Ukraine War
News Analysis Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called for the United States to publicly state whether or not U.S. forces would fight for Taiwan. He also suggested that Japan should host nuclear weapons amid threats from North Korea, China, and possibly Russia. In a direct response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Abe on…
Ukraine Foreign Minister Says China Has ‘Tools’ to Persuade Russia to End Invasion
Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said on March 6 that he believes the Chinese regime has sufficient diplomatic tools to stop Russia’s invasion, renewing focus on Beijing’s role in the Moscow-Kyiv conflicts. “China enjoys a special relationship with Russia,” Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Sunday’s press conference. “We expect that they will be…
West’s Focus on Ukraine War Gives Chinese Regime Room to Expand Its Worldwide Influence: Analysts
News Analysis As the world focuses on Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine—along with the climbing civilian death toll and growing refugee crisis—it’s also witnessing a seismic shift in the global geopolitical landscape. Russia’s actions in Europe have drawn the eyes of the United States and its allies to the West, as they did in decades…
Amid Ukraine War, China Threat Rises
News Analysis As the world focuses on Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine—along with the climbing civilian death toll and growing refugee crisis—it’s also witnessing a seismic shift in the global geopolitical landscape. Russia’s actions in Europe have drawn the eyes of the United States and its allies to the West, as they did in decades…
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