Tag: Geopolitical tensions
Politico Explains Cheng Li-wen’s ‘Cold Reception’ in Washington
On June 17, the cover story of National Security Daily, published by Politico, was headlined "Washington...
Four New Zealand Parliamentarians Hit with Chinese Sanctions After Taiwan Trip, Vow Not to Be Silenced
Beijing has recently imposed entry restrictions on New Zealand members of parliament for the first time...
UK, Germany, and France Back Zelensky’s Proposal for Direct Talks With Putin
The leaders of the United Kingdom, Germany, and France said on Sunday, June 8 that they support Ukrainian...
Dong Jun Missing From Major Defence Events as China’s Diplomatic Posture Draws Scrutiny
Amidst U.S.-China growing geopolitics and the intense clique politics within the Chinese Communist Party...
US Sanctions Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange Nobitex And Three Other Platforms
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on Tuesday, June 2 that it has sanctioned Iran’s largest...
Dong Jun to Miss Singapore Security Forum for Second Straight Year
According to Reuters, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun may skip the upcoming Shangri-La Dialogue where...
Xi Personally Welcomed Rubio in Beijing Despite Having Sanctioned Him in 2020
In full view of the international press, Chinese leader Xi Jinping personally shook hands with U.S. Secretary...
Trump Accuses Beijing of Arming Iran After Seized Tanker Found Carrying Missile Components
President Donald Trump publicly contradicted Chinese leader Xi Jinping in an April 21, 2026 CNBC interview...
Lai Ching-te Defends ROC Status Quo, Says No ‘Taiwan Independence’ Issue
In the aftermath of the Trump–Xi meeting last week, Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te addressed the public...
G7 Moves to Cut Dependence on China for Critical Minerals and Rare Earths
According to Reuters, on May 18, a meeting of finance ministers and central bank representatives from...
Trump’s Silence on Taiwan at Beijing Summit Is a Safer Outcome for Taipei, Observers Say
The Taiwan issue once again became a focus of international attention following high-level talks in Beijing...
Trump’s Visit to China Concludes at Zhongnanhai Amid High-Level Diplomacy
BBC reported on Friday, May 15 that U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to China concluded at Zhongnanhai...