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China electric cars
Asia-Pacific

On energy, China can sit this crisis out. Here's why.

'Green energy' here isn't a slogan or abstract aspiration. It's economic and geopolitical survival.

Sanae Takaichi, Xi Jinping
Asia-Pacific

First female Japan PM takes hawkish position on China, Taiwan

LDP leader Sanae Takaichi could use a primer on deterrence and the best way to help defend Taiwan without provoking a war

Singapore Air Force
Asia-Pacific

US Military tells Singapore to take its F-15s anywhere but Guam

The Pentagon is indulging in great power politics in the Pacific Islands, putting others in the region on notice

Philippines navy south china sea
Asia-Pacific

US stirring up more trouble in China-Philippines naval clash

Two recent incidents in the South China Sea highlight the potential for a real crisis and Washington is not helping

British Royal Navy
Asia-Pacific

Secretary's remark that UK 'will fight' China is a dip into crazy town

Britain doesn't even want to engage Russia directly and it's considered the priority threat

China Navy
Asia-Pacific

Three reasons why China can't afford to invade Taiwan

From microchips to maritime trade, the stakes make military action an economic gamble Beijing can’t take