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Radio host and columnist.
Forging closer ties with China doesn’t mean that the EU must distance itself from the US; rather, it means Brussels will have stronger leverage in its negotiations with Washington.
Turmoil is likely to become a dominant theme for the world economy in 2025 as we witness the world’s most powerful country moving to disrupt global trade via radical tariffs.
Maintaining stability between China and the US is an achievable goal. To say the least, fragile stability is still a much better scenario than constant turbulence.
Common sense tells us that stable relations between Australia and China help maintain the mutually beneficial economic ties between the two countries.
There is no reason why Europe should take a more hawkish line against a partner that is a source of stability simply because doing so is the wish of a traditional ally that is no longer so reliable.
There is no reason why maritime disputes in the South China Sea, which are just one aspect of the ties between China and the Philippines, should hijack bilateral relations.
When it comes to international relations, making sure a country’s deeds match its words is also a matter of integrity.
Chinese EV brands help diversify choices in markets open to them, which is favorable for car buyers under any circumstances.
In history, many Asia Pacific countries including China fell victim to brutal Western colonialism as well as the atrocities of Imperial Japan.
A joint statement issued during Xi’s visit to Russia in March said that Moscow and Beijing would work together to support Central Asian countries in ensuring their sovereignty and national development.
