What is the Cause of China’s Capital Flight?
In 2015, China’s capital outflow rose to nearly USD 1 trillion. The exodus of capital continued to surge in 2016, which prompted the government’s efforts in imposing new restrictions on yuan movements.
Politics,Hotspots,China
Can Trump Play the “Russian Card” Against a Rising China?
US President Donald Trump may play the “Russian card” against China like how Nixon played the “Chinese card” against Moscow in 1972. However, the triangular relationship between the US, Russia and China is not necessarily comparable to the one in the 1970s.
Politics,Hotspots,China
As Trump Takes Office, China Bashers Are Having a Field Day
Economy,China
China’s USD 40 Billion Investment in Nigeria
Economy,China
Politics,Hotspots,China
Tillerson Goes Off Half-Cocked on China
On January 11, 2017, US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State Rex Tillerson made several intemperate remarks. Most provocatively he said that China’s access to the features it has built up in the South China Sea is not going to be “allowed.”
Economy,China,South Asia
Protest Erupts in Sri Lanka's Hambantota over Chinese Megaproject
A Chinese megaproject in Sri Lanka has encountered violent resistance from angry local residents who fear forced eviction from their land. The protesters are also worried that Hambantota will become a Chinese colony over time.
Politics,China
Has Obama Driven Trump into a Conflict with China?
It appears that US President Barack Obama has implemented, or at least has not opposed or sought to block, legislation to birdcage President-elect Donald Trump on future relations with China. He has “arranged” difficulties for Trump’s future attempts to get along with Beijing.
Security,Hotspots,China
The US-China Underwater Drone Incident: Parsing the Legal Aspects
US underwater drones can be categorized as Force Net, Sea Shield, Sea Strike and Sea Base. Force Net includes the missions of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance and oceanography. Some may even be weaponized. Thus, it is easy to be uncertain regarding the mission of particular UUVs.
Politics,China,East Asia
Historical Memories: A Critical Factor in China’s Japan Policy
The Chinese consciousness of the historical memories of Japan’s wartime aggression have trumped China’s “new thinking” on Japan in the present time. China’s historical consciousness hence makes Beijing’s Japan policy highly constrained, leaving less room for reconciliation between the two countries.
Politics,Economy,China
The Coming Trade War Between the US and China
Asia watchers are anxiously awaiting US President-elect Donald Trump’s first actions after his inauguration, in particular whether he will carry out his threat of designating China as a currency manipulator. Such a designation will allow US to institute punitive tariffs on Chinese imports.
Politics,China,East Asia
Taiwan: Trump’s Bargaining Chip in US-China Relations?
Since Taiwan remains China’s core interest, Trump’s motive of simply using Taiwan as leverage against China could be very difficult — if not dangerous — especially if he continues to disregard the One China policy.
Politics,China
São Tomé and Príncipe Establishes Ties with China: Why is this Important?
In mid to late December 2016, the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe established diplomatic relations with China and broke with Taiwan. The event attracted considerable media attention and evoked speculation as to its significance.
