US cannot use China as a punch bag for trade blows
Although the US says it is not willfulness but necessity that is compelling its actions targeting Chinese imports, it seems to be Washington’s fixation on the trade deficit…
Is Trump Being Played in Kim’s Survival Game?
North Korea’s Kim relies on an old playbook with new concessions, luring Trump into a rushed, haphazard meeting. Kim Jong-un’s verbal statement expressing willingness to open…
Beijing supports engagement on the Korean peninsula
China supports engagement between all parties on the Korean peninsula, says an editorial in the China Daily Newspaper. Expectations that a face-to-face meeting between United…
Maintain maximum pressure, not misled by Pyongyang’s smiling facade
An editorial in the Yomiuri Shimbun argues that maximum pressure must be maintained on North Korea, despite its recent charm offensive. Having won South Korea over to its side,…
China hopes to capitalize on UK exit from the Eurozone
With the UK set to exit the Eurozone, Beijing is hoping that its goods and services can penetrate a market once marked by heavy regulation. The United Kingdom and the European…
India-Iranian port deal a kickstarter for diplomatic relationship
Substantive discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, during his three-day visit to Delhi in mid-February have taken Indo-Iranian…
A history of high level talks between North and South Korea
The return of South Korean envoys from Pyongyang is just the latest attempt at direct diplomacy between the estranged neighbours. Little has been said about the visit, however, a…
Xi calls for reform of institutions as China steps into a new global role
Xi Jinping has called for reform of party and state institutions to facilitates China’s ascendency, weeks after proposals were put forth to make him president for life. Xi, the…
Hun Sen does not need the west, he has China
The firebrand leader of Cambodia has railed against foreign intervention while courting Chinese goods and investment. Hun Sen has been in power for over two decades. In that time,…
Globalisation is losing its lustre
Nepal must learn from neighbouring countries and apply various policies and approaches to help the economy grow. As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking against…