India’s shock election result shows democracy is still thriving
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Why Russians still embrace the war
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day trip on May 15, 2024, and was greeted with a red-carpet welcome by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Why US shouldn’t seek regime change in China
There are at least two ways to view Sino-American tensions. The United States and China are two great powers competing for pre-eminent strategic influence over the same geographic region. But they are also the leaders of two contending ideological blocs pitting liberal democracies against authoritarians.
China to retaliate if Europe raises EV tariffs
Beijing has vowed to retaliate if the European Union defies its warning and imposes new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). Currently, there is a 10% tariff on all imported cars in Europe.
Shangri-La Dialogue: Indonesia’s Prabowo calls for Palestinian state, end to war, remains firm on non-alignment in US-China rivalry
The former general added that Indonesia would “do whatever we can to provide humanitarian assistance” and contribute to peacekeeping efforts.
In Vietnam’s ‘game of thrones’, is China the only constant?
Though police general To Lam, who was sworn in as president on May 22, previously sought Beijing’s advice on shoring up domestic security, foreign-policy experts believe Hanoi will stay the course in its dealings with its powerful northern neighbour.
China says ‘hard to meet’ discussions on Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangements
BEIJING (AP) — China said Friday it would be “’hard to meet” calls for discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangements that appear to point to Beijing’s strongly pro-Moscow stance.