Preventing Islamic risk on ‘Belt and Road’
When promoting OBOR, China should fully consider risk returns, and try to maximize returns while minimizing risk.
Tokyo threat to block Miyako unacceptable
Where is Japan’s respect for freedom of navigation in international waters?
Indian media should view Beijing-Delhi ties constructively
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi paid a visit to India on Friday.
Dropping the ball
Rio Olympcis is in disorder
THAAD serves Japan’s national strategy
Japan’s national broadcaster NHK reported last week that the country is actively pushing forward adopting the US’ Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. It is very likely that Japan will become the second country in East Asia to deploy THAAD after South Korea.
Singapore prioritizes ASEAN development over strategic cooperation with US
The US-Singapore relationship has been under the spotlight, especially after Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s official visit to Washington in early August, during which he mentioned a slew of concerning issues including the South China Sea disputes and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
B&R initiative to reshape regional geography
Parag Khanna (Khanna), senior research fellow at the Center on Asia and Globalization at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, has suggested in his new book Connectography that the China-proposed Belt and Road (B&R) initiative is promoting regional integration, which will help reshape the meaning of geography, steering the globe into a new form of integration and unification through supply chains.
US election marred by scandal again
US political figures, presidential contenders in particular, are used to having a powerful campaign team behind them.
Media focuses on huge potential of G20 Hangzhou meetings
As the annual Group of 20 (G20) summit draws closer, media across the world have been paying attention to Beijing’s role in supporting the growth of less developed economies.
Signs of thaw appear in Egypt-Turkey ties, yet reluctant and conditional
Recent remarks made by the Egyptian and Turkish foreign ministers indicated “reluctant and conditional” desires to normalize bilateral ties that have been tense since the military removal of former president Mohamed Morsi in 2013, said Egyptian political experts.
Chinese athletes relieved of unfair expectations
Chinese athletes at the Olympic Games used to be famous for their dedication to medals, and the burdensome obsession of the country and its fellowmen with the Olympic glory.
When Chinese firms meet Western anxiety
The Australian government on Thursday rejected two Chinese companies’ $7.7 billion bid for its largest electricity network, Ausgrid, citing national security concerns.
Off day for Mickey
Disneyland is supposed to be full of fun, excitement and surprises for children. Yet the recently opened theme park in Shanghai has turned the “happiest place on earth” into the slowest. Visitors to the park have been complaining recently that they waited for hours before being told that several popular rides were shut down for maintenance.
Trump's White House race falters due to seemingly endless gaffes
If US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump cannot control his mouth, he may lose the presidential race because of his seemingly endless gaffes.