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China Boosts Defense Budget Despite Low Economic Growth Projections

Tristan Vanheuckelom March 6, 2023

Chinese analysts paint the 7.2% increase as a “reasonable and restrained boost amid military spending sprees by many other countries around the world.”

Countries Most Exposed to Chinese Influence Include the U.S. and Germany

John Mac Ghlionn March 1, 2023

Beijing knows that it will pay little, if any, price for its meddling. Until this changes, and until countries like the United States and Germany combat this more effectively, then we should expect Chinese influence to grow, not diminish.

Munich Security Conference Excludes AfD, Includes CCP

Robert Semonsen February 17, 2023

According to AfD foreign policy spokesman Petr Bystron, organizers of the conference “are not concerned with dialogue and the exchange of opinions. In times of war, voices of peace are shut out.”

Taiwan Extends Military Service

Hélène de Lauzun December 29, 2022

Recent polls show that three-quarters of Taiwanese consider the current four-month term too short—a significant shift in opinion, since military service, inherited from Taiwan’s dictatorial years, has long been unpopular.

Hong Kong Media Mogul Sentenced to Five Years Behind Bars

Tristan Vanheuckelom December 14, 2022

With another trial forthcoming and a life sentence hanging over his head, the 75-year-old Lai appears to have fallen victim to the Chinese Communist Party’s version of justice.

Zero-COVID Policy Backlash Tests Chinese Communist Party’s Resolve

Tristan Vanheuckelom November 30, 2022

The violent protests we saw last weekend could mark a significant shift in the mood of what had previously been considered a largely compliant citizenry.

Vatican: Beijing Has Breached Pact on Bishop Appointments

Tristan Vanheuckelom November 28, 2022

This latest incident confirms that with respect to non-statist ideology on its turf, the Chinese Communist Party prefers to maintain a vice-like grip.

China and Vatican to Renew Their Agreement

Hélène de Lauzun September 25, 2022

Some people think things have only gotten worse since the 2018 agreement was signed. Vatican diplomacy defends it as a way to protect the Church’s presence in China, even if unsatisfactory.

Pope Criticized Over Hong Kong

Tristan Vanheuckelom July 12, 2022

Pope Francis, in his attempt at perfecting the art of the deal, might soon learn that endless compromise with Beijing will guarantee Catholicism’s demise.

Cardinal Zen Arrested in Hong-Kong

Hélène de Lauzun May 13, 2022

The arrests were made under the security law enacted by the Chinese government in June 2020. A wave of international protests followed the announcement.

Tag: CCP

China Boosts Defense Budget Despite Low Economic Growth Projections

Countries Most Exposed to Chinese Influence Include the U.S. and Germany

Munich Security Conference Excludes AfD, Includes CCP

Taiwan Extends Military Service

Hong Kong Media Mogul Sentenced to Five Years Behind Bars

Zero-COVID Policy Backlash Tests Chinese Communist Party’s Resolve

Vatican: Beijing Has Breached Pact on Bishop Appointments

China and Vatican to Renew Their Agreement

Pope Criticized Over Hong Kong

Cardinal Zen Arrested in Hong-Kong

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