US-China relations as a disaster in the making

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In his online meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping in November 2021, US President Joe Biden proposed guardrails for the US-China relationship. His proposal reflected deep concerns about the potential for a military confrontation due to a miscalculation or an accident. More than a year has passed since then, so have such guardrails been established? […]Continue Reading

Why a small city in Ukraine is a focal point in the war

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Since the Ukrainian army’s counteroffensive started gaining momentum in September, the Russian army has largely been on the defensive. Russian drone and missile strikes continue to target Ukraine’s major cities, but its military forces have retreated from attempts to take Kherson, Kharkiv, or any other major Ukrainian settlement. Strong defensive fortifications built by Russian and Ukrainian armed forces across the […]Continue Reading

A tourism tale of 3 cities: Tokyo thrives, Macao lures mainland Chinese visitors, while Hong Kong waits to shake off COVID-19 blues

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But some industry players have said they believe the city’s tourism trump card could be in reviving cruise tourism and tapping the Greater Bay Area, made up of Hong Kong, Macao and nine cities in Guangdong province. Last Wednesday, Silversea Cruises’ Silver Spirit became the first international cruise liner toContinue Reading