Chinese navy ships remain around Taiwan after drills end

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It also showed 15 carrier-based J-15s, most likely flying from China’s Shandong aircraft carrier, flying east of Taiwan. Taiwan has been tracking the Shandong in the Western Pacific since last week. Reuters reporters on the coast near the Chinese city of Fuzhou on Tuesday saw separate, and much more low-key,Continue Reading

Chinese aircraft, ships remain around Taiwan after drills end

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The ministry published a map showing that on Monday Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait’s median line, which normally serves as an unofficial barrier, to its north and centre. It also showed 15 carrier-based J-15s, most likely flying from China’s Shandong aircraft carrier, flying east of Taiwan. Taiwan has beenContinue Reading

Kishida’s biggest problem: a faltering bureaucracy

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The late Shinzo Abe left an important mark on Japanese political history. As prime minister he exercised strong leadership over traditionally independent-minded bureaucrats, although the outcomes of his top-down policy renewals varied. How does Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s leadership compare? Kishida’s leadership is a return to the traditional patterns of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) prime ministers who respect collaboration […]Continue Reading

Is China cornered?

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In the first Cold War, the USSR was mighty and both the Western allies and Moscow’s proponents – each for reasons of their own – further lionized its position: on the Western front, to spur drama and competitiveness; at home in the Soviet Union, to boost confidence. Then what is the actual situation of China […]Continue Reading