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The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army has organized its troops to conduct drills surrounding the island of Taiwan. 

<p>Taiwan is a vibrant democracy in the western Pacific just east of Communist China where Xi Jinping, the most powerful Chinese ruler since Mao Zedong, is the decider. His intentions toward Taiwan are imperialist and predatory. But it’s not just Taiwan that is in his crosshairs ... Show More

<p>Late last week, China launched a comprehensive two-day military drill around Taiwan, mimicking a full-scale attack. The drills included dozens of fighter jets carrying live missiles, alongside navy vessels stationed at strategic locations around the island.</p> <p>The military ... Show More

China Coast Guard has warned the Philippines to stop provocations after a collision near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea. 

This week, Mark Leonard is joined by Camille Grand, ECFR distinguished policy fellow, and Janka Oertel, head of ECFR’s Asia programme, who have recently returned from Taipei. Together, they explore Taiwan’s delicate balancing act as China ramps up its military drills and as the s ... Show More

In the early days of President Trump’s second term, China was ready to negotiate on trade. Then came Liberation Day. Now China is ready with a trade war arsenal taking aim at U.S. companies. WSJ’s Lingling Wei explains how China is gearing up for an extraordinary conflict with ... Show More

<p>Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many have worried: is Taiwan next? China is giving Taiwan a terrifying choice: unify with China, or face war. People in Taiwan want neither of these.</p><p>For this special four-part series, David Rennie, <em>The Economist</em>’s Beijing bur ... Show More

Chinese President Xi Jinping pays a state visit to Vietnam. Data shows China's foreign trade started steadily in the first quarter. An Israeli airstrike hits the last fully functional hospital in Gaza City. 

Remember the real story has always been China and the United States is showing it's hand by shifting the discussion away from Russia and back to its biggest foe. The United States is sending more troops to Taiwain even as leaked Pentagon documents show China would overwhelm Taiwa ... Show More