China and Britain — Thawing ties, underlying tensions

China and Britain — Thawing ties, underlying tensions

Sir Keir Starmer described his recent trip to China as a chance to end the ‘ice age’ in the two countries’ ties and build a more ‘sophisticated’ relationship. But despite the announcement of visa free-travel to China for British visitors, and the lifting of sanctions on six British MPs and peers, Starmer has been criticised by political opponents for failing to secure the release of publisher and British citizen Jimmy Lai, recently found guilty of sedition and national security offences in Ho...

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What are the economic implications of a Chinese attack on Taiwan?

What are the economic implications of a Chinese attack on Taiwan?

There would be catastrophic consequences if China invades Taiwan and tries to reunify the island with the mainland by force. Taiwan has said it will fight back with advanced weapons supplied by the US...

10 Tammi 202312min

Why Taiwan matters to the United States

Why Taiwan matters to the United States

The U.S. Department of Defense maintains that China is using increasingly aggressive and bullying behaviour on the Taiwan Strait and is planning an invasion. Beijing dismisses this as an exaggeration ...

13 Joulu 202214min

Britain’s aid relationship with China

Britain’s aid relationship with China

Politicians in the UK are careful about how the official aid budget is spent. The money is expected to meet the needs of refugees coming to Britain, as well as helping people in regions affected by wa...

6 Joulu 202214min

How Chinese state media portrays America

How Chinese state media portrays America

Chinese state media keeps itself busy finding things to criticise about other countries, with America the number one target. Contentious elections - such as the recent US midterms - gain a lot of atte...

29 Marras 202215min

The 20th Party Congress in historical context

The 20th Party Congress in historical context

At the 20th Party Congress meeting held in Beijing, Xi Jinping reassured the faithful that he will remain at the helm of the vessel, even though he warned that high winds, choppy waters and even dange...

22 Marras 202214min

Priorities for Xi Jinping’s third term

Priorities for Xi Jinping’s third term

As the General Secretary of the Communist Party, Xi Jinping has capacity to take decisive action on many issues, especially as he has surrounded himself with loyalists on the Standing Committee of the...

15 Marras 202213min

Xi Jinping’s view of China’s role in the world

Xi Jinping’s view of China’s role in the world

The Chinese Communist Party believes that the nation is destined to lead the world, with Xi Jinping at the helm. Yet in Washington, there’s bipartisan consensus that China presents a serious threat to...

9 Marras 202213min

Media coverage of the 20th Party Congress

Media coverage of the 20th Party Congress

Xi Jinping receives more media attention than almost anyone else in the world, although he’s never done a sit-down interview, or taken questions at a regular press conference. The media were able to t...

1 Marras 202215min

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