London attack exposes gaps in anti-terror effort
London was struck by terror on Saturday night yet again. A gang of knife-wielding men drove a van into pedestrians at high speed on the iconic London Bridge before stabbing pedestrians on the street and in bars in the nearby Borough Market area. Seven people have been confirmed killed and at least 20 injured.
Balanced dialogue needed at Shangri-La
The Shangri-La Dialogue seems to have been the place where the US can demonstrate the strength of its alliance system and where some members can express their arrogance in civilized tones. Senior officials sent by the US, Australia and Japan talked about rules as defined by their own interests. They regarded China and the South China Sea as one of the focal points of their conversations, expressing their disapproval or criticism over China’s security policies at varying degrees.
Turnbull mends his broken heart by targeting China
Trump kicked Australia and in return Australia kicked China.
Trump redefining ‘US interests’
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that the US will exit Paris climate agreement, drawing widespread criticism.
Trump clearly values actual strength over soft power. He places invigoration of US manufacturing and job creation above all else, and prioritizes enhancement of US military prowess. He probably believes that as long as the US remains the strongest in the world, it can get whatever it desires.
Paris deal tests responsibility of Washington
A reckless withdrawal from the climate deal will waste increasingly finite US diplomatic resources, and the US' selfishness and irresponsibility will be made clear to the world, crippling the country's world leadership.
US interceptors won’t guarantee security
The Pentagon confirmed that the US military has successfully intercepted an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Tuesday during the first test of its ground-based interceptor system.
China-US-EU strategic triangle unlikely
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is visiting Germany and Belgium for the annual EU-China leaders' meeting, and this time, his trip to Europe has attracted particular attention.
Trump NATO speech breaks Europe’s heart
The US has built giant security assets overseas in the post WWII era. Now that the US economic advantage has become less prominent, what Trump wants to do is to “sell” some of the geopolitical assets in exchange for cash.
US warship sends vague message in South China Sea
China and the US, two major powers in the world, need to have a broader vision together.
US bound to lose supremacy in W.Pacific
The US will lose its position of supremacy in the Western Pacific in the long-run and the process, driven by multiple factors, will not be reversed, unless the whole US wants to tighten its belt.
Manchester tragedy calls for global joint anti-terror efforts
Mankind is now at a crossroads in fighting terrorism; the consequence of its spread would be devastating damage. Each government needs to be mobilized to form a strong common community to deal with terrorism.
Mideast visit scores Trump easy points
US President Donald Trump arrived in Israel Monday, the second stop of his maiden overseas trip as president.
NYT’s spy in China story full of narcissism
The Chinese government allegedly killed or imprisoned more than a dozen CIA sources between 2010 and 2012, dismantling US spying operations in the country, The New York Times reported on Saturday.
It’s high time to give Tsai an ultimatum
Even after one year in office, Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen has not given a positive response to the question of recognizing the 1992 Consensus, and this has halted cross-Straits official communications and stalled relations.
President Trump’s troubles not going away
To impeach Trump will need more evidence from further investigation. Many just think Trump often speaks off the cuff, which ends up in silly blunders.
Seoul can’t expect China to accept THAAD
South Korean envoy Lee Hae-chan visited China today, part of president Moon Jae-in's mission to send envoys to the US, Japan, China and Russia to strengthen diplomatic ties with the four countries.
China factor fabricated to guard Harris’ job
Japan's Kyodo News reported on May 6 that China's Ambassador to the US, Cui Tiankai, had requested the Trump administration to fire him, an allegation the Chinese side firmly denied.
India needs to look beyond rifts with China
The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation concluded successfully yesterday with fruitful results.