The president-elect’s pledge to use tariffs to stem the flow of opioids from China could backfire if Beijing responds by ending counternarcotics cooperation.
Author: David Pierson
China Braces for a New Era of U.S. Rivalry With Trump’s Return
Beijing is expecting more volatility and competition with the United States, though a lackluster economy may limit China’s options for pushing back.
China May Chafe as North Korea Sends Soldiers to Fight Ukraine
North Korea’s decision to dispatch troops to help Russia subdue Ukraine may put another Kremlin ally, China, in a tough spot diplomatically.
In Linda Sun’s Case, Signs of a Familiar China Playbook
Linda Sun is just the latest member of the Chinese diaspora whom Beijing is accused of recruiting to influence Western democracies.
In Linda Sun’s Case, Signs of a Familiar China Playbook
Linda Sun is just the latest member of the Chinese diaspora whom Beijing is accused of recruiting to influence Western democracies.
Top Biden Aide Visits China to Reinforce U.S. Strategy
The national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, will raise thorny issues like Taiwan and Russia with only months left before a new administration takes office.
China to Hold Live-Fire Drills Near War-Torn Myanmar’s
Beijing likely wants to signal to Myanmar’s junta leaders that they should return to peace talks and de-escalate the conflict, analysts said.
Why China’s and Russia’s Militaries Are Training Together
The two countries have held joint exercises near Alaska, Taiwan and Japan in defiance of the United States and its alliances.
An Uproar Over a Chinese Doping Case, Except in China
Chinese state news and social media has been virtually silent about 23 swimmers secretly testing positive in 2021, even as the issue is being debated widely abroad, including in Congress.
Xi Jinping Embracing Vladimir Putin in Defiance of the West
Western leaders looking for signs that the Chinese leader used his influence on President Vladimir V. Putin to end the war in Ukraine are likely to be disappointed.