The Philippines has set an example for countries that allow the stationing of US troops worldwide. In a crisis like this, they all have the right to raise demands toward the US.
Following the 2020 presidential election, the shocking transition resistance and unexpected incidents at the Pentagon demonstrated a crisis of confidence in US democracy and with the American electoral system.
The election has left politicians on both sides of the aisle with ulterior motives. This makes it harder to resolve big differences on some issues.
Most countries do not want a confrontational relationship with China. Few believe ideology is more important than economic interests and it is only some political and opinion elites who hold a radical view toward their China relations.
Beijing cannot change Washington's mind-set and its rhetoric on the so-called China's ideological threat. What China can do is to maintain its strategic determination and resolutely refrain from competing with the US in terms of ideology.
London begins emergency lockdown
A vulnerable global economy, struggling under the long shadow of a devastating pandemic, is in desperate need of leadership from the world's two most powerful nations. There is no room for a great power conflict in a post-pandemic world.
With the current global recession, where is Australia going to find such a big buyer? The US, Europe, India or Russia? Who can replace China when it comes to education, lobster, red wine, coal and other export sectors? Verrender also knows that it will take years or even decades for Australian exporters to secure new markets. Can the Australian economy wait for years or decades?
Seven-year negotiations on bilateral investment treaty between China and the European Union may see breakthroughs by the end of 2020.
In the article I wrote last week, I mentioned that there are no serious conflicts over values between China and the West. The two sides share comprehensive common values, including democracy, freedom and rule of law.
How can Glucksmann be so arrogant to portray this advancing oriental power so dark only based on hearsay? Sir, you are spellbound. Wake up.
Internet loans can create nightmares if one overdraws the “money from tomorrow” to fill one's bottomless temptations.
In the past few decades, the Chinese people have been developing the aerospace field, but their livelihood has also been improving. The lunar exploration project is not a political vanity project – it is well within the ability of Chinese society.
The Chang'e-5 capsule carrying rocks and soil from the Moon landed safely on Earth.