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Multilateral diplomacy or “goading” China?

10:55 02.04.2021

Multilateral diplomacy or “goading” China?

This is how China sees this amid its worsening relations with the European Union and the United States. The new US administration, which credits itself for returning to "multilateral diplomacy," is now trying to mobilize its allies against the alleged "Chinese threat." On March 24, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken …

China “a full-fledged strategic adversary” to NATO?

11:11 22.03.2021

China “a full-fledged strategic adversary” to NATO?

There has been more speculation on this issue following a statement by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to the effect that in 2021 the alliance is due to adopt a new strategy, aimed at containing Russia and China.NATO’s secretary general has made statements to this effect before: at a meeting …

China’s “two sessions”: outcome and new agenda

11:37 16.03.2021

China’s “two sessions”: outcome and new agenda

The 4thSession of the 13thNational People’s Congress, the highest organ of state power, and a session of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), an advisory body to the Chinese leadership, have come to a close in China. Traditionally, “the two sessions” take place every year, …

US-China relations status irreversible?

12:44 25.12.2020

US-China relations status irreversible?

This kind of question emerged after US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said in an interview published by The Wall Street Journal that the US policy on China had changed under President Donald Trump and that it had changed irreversibly.[1] At least, the outgoing US administration is so keen on …

Will EU and US be able to ally against China?

11:06 14.12.2020

Will EU and US be able to ally against China?

The issue arose immediately afterThe Financial Timesannounced the EU’s desire to create a new global alliance with the United States, supposedly to countervail the military and economic power of China. The newspaper cites a draft version of the plan to revitalize the transatlantic partnership, prepared by the European Commission and …

Chinese foreign minister’s European tour and “the choice of Europe”

11:18 10.09.2020

Chinese foreign minister’s European tour and “the choice of Europe”

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has made the first this year tour of European countries, visiting Italy, Germany, France, Netherlands, and Norway. The main purposes of his trip were to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly economic cooperation, and counteract US efforts to build an anti-Chinese coalition in Europe. Both goals acquire …

Sanctions war around Hong Kong – who will be the winner?

16:12 24.07.2020

Sanctions war around Hong Kong – who will be the winner?

US President Trump has signed into law a sanctions bill to punish China for the situation in Hong Kong, and an executive order that strips trade privileges from China’s special administrative region in what can be regarded as the start of a "sanctions war" around Hong Kong with unpredictable consequences.The …

Indo-Pacific Partnership: «who against»

15:50 18.07.2020

Indo-Pacific Partnership: «who against»

An American initiative known as Indo-Pacific Partnership which was put forward at the end of 2017, has been the subject of heated discussions of late. Unlike before, when it was deemed a general idea, now, it appears that the Trump administration has resolved to provide it with a specific meaning.Testifying …

Hong Kong security law in action: what next?

0:23 12.07.2020

Hong Kong security law in action: what next?

As expected, the Hong Kong security law, unanimously passed by the Chinese parliament and signed by President Xi Jinping, came into effect on June 30, just hours away from the 23rd anniversary of the city’s handover to China from British rule (and also on the anniversary of the founding of …

Referendum on Japanese Constitution: internal and external context

10:40 03.07.2020

Referendum on Japanese Constitution: internal and external context

The decision by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to hold a national referendum on amendments to the Constitution has evoked a number of logical questions. Why does he take such a decision now? "I have one year and three months to serve as Chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party, so …

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