Why KMT leader’s planned visit to Beijing is under scrutiny in Taiwan
A high-stakes visit to mainland China by the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party Kuomintang (KMT), during which…
Orban on the brink: could Hungary’s election dent China’s influence in Europe?
Major powers are closely watching Hungary’s election next week – a vote seen as a referendum on Europe’s…
Open Questions | Andrew Tilton on China’s growth prospects, economic trajectory in wake of Iran war
Andrew Tilton, chief Asia-Pacific economist at Goldman Sachs, speaks to the South China Morning Post about the long-term…
My Take | Why Beijing is now the only true partner of Africa and Latin America
Last month in Florida, many leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean showed up for the so-called Shield…
India turns to ‘trusted friend’ Russia for oil, LNG supply as Iran war energises ties
As Russia comes to India’s aid amid the global energy crisis, a familiar mantra has resurfaced among officials…
Is Taiwan’s opposition KMT splitting into pro-US and pro-Beijing camps?
Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) is showing signs of internal strain ahead of its leader’s planned visit to…
The US-China trade war 1 year on: who really holds the upper hand?
As China and the United States wrapped up their sixth and most recent round of trade talks in…
Editorial | Taiwan Kuomintang leader’s visit to mainland China gives reason for hope
Cheng Li-wun will be the first sitting chairperson of Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang to visit the mainland since Hung…
Opinion | What the Iran war reveals about Nato’s appetite for conflict over Taiwan
The United States attacked Iran without consulting its European allies. President Donald Trump assumed the operation would be…
Dollar drops on Iran war de-escalation hopes
The dollar fell Tuesday on hopes of an end to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, though it remained…
Japan has enough plutonium to make 5,500 nuclear warheads, PLA Daily says
China’s military mouthpiece accused Japan of “dangerously expanding” its defence industry – in capacity, technology and international engagement…
Taiwanese opposition leader agrees to meet Xi Jinping ahead of Trump summit
The leader of Taiwan’s conservative opposition party will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping ahead of the U.S.-China…