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Taiwan: Situation Remains Tense As Chinese Warships Surround Island

Tristan Vanheuckelom April 12, 2023

U.S. recognition, and its avowed protection, of Taiwan’s sovereignty is deemed provocative by Beijing, which one day seeks to incorporate the island—whether peaceably or by force.

Dutch China Critic Intimidated by Unknown Actors

Tristan Vanheuckelom April 9, 2023

The Dutch Foreign Ministry expressed concern over Marije Vlaskamp and her interviewee, Chinese dissident Wang Jingyu, having faced “such far-reaching intimidation.”

Good Cop Bad Cop Strategy Does Not Sway Chinese

Tristan Vanheuckelom April 7, 2023

In Beijing, French President Macron and European Commission President von der Leyen tried in vain to sway Beijing into siding with the collective West over Ukraine.

Macron and Xi Call for Starting Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Michael Curzon April 6, 2023

The heads of state stressed that Moscow and Kyiv should engage in talks “as soon as possible.”

Europe’s China Dilemma

Jorge González-Gallarza April 6, 2023

Last week, von der Leyen said of China: “The story of our relationship is not yet written, and it need not be defensive.” Her visit to China begins today.

De-Dollarization: Brazil, India, China Move Away From Currency

Robert Semonsen April 3, 2023

Despite the de-dollarization trend, approximately 60% of the world’s foreign exchange reserves remain in U.S. dollars.

De-risking Not De-coupling: EU Hedges Bets On China

Thomas O'Reilly March 30, 2023

Against a widening EU schism and pressure from Washington to minimise ties, von der Leyen articulated a cautious approach to future EU-Chinese relations.

Chinese Fraud Ring Busted at Liège Airport

Bridget Ryder March 30, 2023

According to the investigation, Chinese exporters had put in place a complex system to evade VAT and other taxes while increasing their own profits.

Switching Sides: Honduras Breaks Ties with Taiwan, Hitches Wagon to China

Tristan Vanheuckelom March 29, 2023

With this latest setback, only 13 countries still recognize the beleaguered island’s sovereignty.

TikTok Ban On Phones of French Civil Servants

Hélène de Lauzun March 28, 2023

France goes further than the countries that have already taken the step of banning TikTok for their agents. ‘Recreational’ platforms such as Candy Crush or Netflix may be next.

Tag: China

Taiwan: Situation Remains Tense As Chinese Warships Surround Island

Dutch China Critic Intimidated by Unknown Actors

Good Cop Bad Cop Strategy Does Not Sway Chinese

Macron and Xi Call for Starting Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Europe’s China Dilemma

De-Dollarization: Brazil, India, China Move Away From Currency

De-risking Not De-coupling: EU Hedges Bets On China

Chinese Fraud Ring Busted at Liège Airport

Switching Sides: Honduras Breaks Ties with Taiwan, Hitches Wagon to China

TikTok Ban On Phones of French Civil Servants

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