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What China Learned from the Soviet Union’s Fall
Why the process of assessing blame for the collapse of the USSR is still a hot topic in Beijing In a major speech on July 24, 2012 China’s President, Hu Jintao, called for the country to “unswervingly” carry out reform and opening up and to fight against rigidity and stagnation. This follows on the heels […]
Vietnamese always at a disadvantage when doing business with Chinese
April 8, 2013
China has always been gaining the upper hand in doing business with Vietnam. Experts believe that Vietnam has been yielding to the big foreign partner on many issues. China remains the No. 1 trade partner for Vietnam. A report of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) showed that the two-way trade turnover in […]
China’s Xi Sets Tone on Regional Relations
April 7, 2013
BOAO, China—Chinese President Xi Jinping acknowledged Asian “frictions” and “hot spots” in an address on Sunday to regional business and political leaders amid mounting alarm over North Korea’s nuclear threat and territorial disputes between China and its neighbors. Mr. Xi didn’t single out any country in his address at the three-day Boao Forum for Asia, […]
South China Sea Relationship Status? It’s Complicated
March 13, 2013
The territorial claims in the South China Sea area remain like a bowl of noodles — crisscrossed, overlapping, and so intertwined that it is challenging to pinpoint a beginning and an end. Unraveling this web presents one of the most challenging international relations dilemmas of our present time and only a comprehensive approach is likely […]
Hun Sen Defends Son’s Nomination
March 13, 2013
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has defended his ruling party’s decision to nominate his son and children of other party officials to run in upcoming national elections, rejecting suggestions he is laying the foundation for a dynasty. Speaking at a graduation ceremony in Phnom Penh, Hun Sen said that critics have misunderstood the nomination of […]
China will defend its rights in territorial disputes
March 9, 2013
BEIJING, MAR 9: Likening the situation in its troubled neighbourhood to a “military chess game”, China today said it will firmly defend its territorial sovereignty and rights but at the same time try to resolve differences through talks upholding regional peace and stability. Addressing his annual press conference here today coinciding with the new leadership […]
Who’s Bluffing Whom in the South China Sea?
March 8, 2013
The latitude for action on the part of all the parties is limited The territorial and maritime disputes in the South China Sea continue to plague and jeopardize the peace and security of the region. These disputes are many, including the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, the Paracels, the Scarborough Shoal, and the Spratly Islands; and although these […]
Beijing restaurant draws flak for banning Japanese, Pinoys, Vietnamese, dogs
February 28, 2013
HANOI – A sign at a Beijing restaurant barring citizens of nations involved in maritime disputes with China—along with dogs—has triggered a wave of online outrage among Vietnamese and Filipinos. The Beijing Snacks restaurant near the Forbidden City, a popular tourist spot, has posted a sign on its door reading “This shop does not receive […]
The South China Sea: Claims and Implications
February 28, 2013
If this century should be an “Asian Century,” it risks being unraveled by the ongoing South China Sea disputes Disputes on hegemony over the South China Sea, developing as a result of China’s claims to almost the entire body of water, may well prove to be a key defining issue in the future of Asia […]
Southeast Asian countries stock up on arms as they face off with China
February 9, 2013
Southeast Asian countries are stocking up on the latest military gadgets, expanding an international arms web as they seek to counter China’s rise Two Russian-built Kilo submarines cruise the dark, frigid waters of the North Sea out of Kaliningrad, being readied for delivery later this year to Vietnam, where Indian technicians are already helping to […]
Vietnam as China’s newest autonomous province is becoming a reality
February 8, 2013
Vietnam stands at a contradictory political crossroads. The line between activities deemed acceptable and illegal remains ill-defined. Even by recent standards in Vietnam, Monday’s life sentence handed down on Phan Van Thu was widely considered harsh. In the second mass subversion trial in less than a month in this authoritarian Communist state, 21 of Thu’s […]
How a non-existent island became China’s southernmost territory
February 8, 2013
Where is the “southernmost point of Chinese territory”? It’s a controversial question and the least controversial answer might be Hainan Island . More controversial options would be the Paracel (Xisha) islands or the Spratlys (Nansha). But officially the southernmost point is even further south – as far south as the James Shoal, about 100 kilometres […]
China Threatened Japan’s Forces
February 6, 2013
Abe Condemns China’s ‘Dangerous’ Use of Weapons-Targeting Radar Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says it is “extremely regrettable” that a Chinese warship locked its pre-firing radar on a Japanese navy boat near disputed islands last week. Speaking to a parliamentary session Wednesday, Abe called the move “dangerous.” He said it could lead to an accidental […]
The Philippines is taking the South China sea’s bully to court
January 28, 2013
Manila challenges Beijing’s South China Sea hegemony Shoal at center of territorial spat The Philippines said Tuesday that it is taking its feud with China over competing territorial claims in the South China Sea to an international tribunal. Philippines Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario’s office summoned Chinese Ambassador Ma Keqing in Manila and challenged the […]
South China Sea 2013: Betting on the American Horse
January 17, 2013
As the New Year rolls in, tensions in the South China Sea remain as high as ever A little more than two weeks into 2013, eyes remain on the South China Sea and the maritime disputes, and the Western Pacific. The disputes remain fluid and the region dynamic. It is far too early into the […]
China to Invest $1.6 Billion on Disputed Islands
December 26, 2012
China plans to spend more than $1 billion building an airport, piers and other infrastructure on islands at the center of a territorial dispute with Vietnam and the Philippines, the 21st Century Business Herald reported. The central government approved plans to invest 10 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) in infrastructure for areas administered by the city […]
State secrets revealed in Vietnam
December 25, 2012
One afternoon in mid-December, Colonel Tran Dang Thanh shared his views on foreign affairs with an audience of deans and professors drawn from Hanoi’s many universities. Like all Vietnamese Communist Party business, Thanh’s comments were considered state secrets. However, unbeknownst to Thanh, who teaches at Vietnam’s top military college, someone in the audience was wired. […]
ASEAN members seek India’s help on South China Sea disputes
December 21, 2012
Southeast Asian countries have urged India to intervene to help resolve bitter territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea. Asean called on India, which vowed to promote co-operation on trade and maritime security with the bloc, to take a more decisive stance in the region. Individual countries in the 10-member Association of Southeast […]
China’s Oil Play Just Starting
December 16, 2012
The Canadian government’s recent approval of Chinese oil giant CNOOC’s $15 billion bid to take over Nexen gives CNOOC oil assets in the North Sea, West Africa, the Gulf of Mexico, and Western Canada, as well as oil sands and shale gas. The deal will help the Chinese outfit obtain a more balanced, international portfolio […]
Philippines backs rearmed Japan to ‘balance’ China
December 13, 2012
Japan should become a fully fledged military force and act as a balance against China, says Philippines Manila: The Philippines would support Japan dropping its pacifist constitution to become a fully fledged military force and act as a balance against a rising China, a government spokesman said Monday. In an interview with the Financial Times, foreign […]
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