Russia, China and the Nordic duo: Key points from NATO summit
EXPLAINERThe bloc agreed to a new strategic framework with focus on Russia and pledge to boost capabilities during Madrid summit.Leaders of the 30 countries that make up the North…
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Is the world becoming less chaotic?
From: The Bottom LineGeopolitical strategist Ian Bremmer sees hope for global cooperation despite disarray and conflict around the world.If you are anxious about where the world…
NATO mulls how to define China: ‘Systemic challenge’ or worse?
NATO reassesses China as a concern due to Beijing’s increasing military ambitions and growing economic might abroad.NATO’s first new strategy concept in a decade will cite China as…
G7 pledges to raise $600bn to counter China’s Belt and Road
The G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment will help finance infrastructure projects in developing nations.The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have…
Shanghai records zero COVID cases for first time since March
China is the last major economy committed to a zero-COVID strategy, with restrictions aimed at stamping out all infections.China has reported zero new COVID-19 infections in…
‘Cold War mentality’: China’s Xi denounces ‘abuse of sanctions’
Chinese President Xi Jinping said the world should oppose unilateral sanctions and efforts by some countries to maintain their political and military power – a veiled shot at the…
Taiwan sends jets to warn off Chinese planes in air defence zone
Chinese air incursion involved 17 fighters, six H-6 bombers, and electronic warfare and anti-submarine planes.Taiwan scrambled jets to warn away 29 Chinese aircraft that entered…
China oil imports from Russia surge amid Ukraine war sanctions
China’s crude oil imports from Russia up 55% in May compared to a year earlier, displacing Saudi Arabia as top supplier.China ramped up crude oil imports from Russia in May,…
China tests missile interception system
The Chinese defence ministry says the test was defensive and ‘not aimed at any country’.China has carried out a land-based missile interception test that “achieved its expected…
Leviathan: China’s new navy
The Chinese navy, under instruction from President Xi Jinping, has undergone a modernisation and expansion programme that is nothing short of spectacular. Friday’s launch of its…