United States Consider Drone Deployment to East China Sea
The United States may deploy spy planes to keep watch on a disputed island chain.
China
What Role for China’s Second Stealth Fighter?
Another Chinese fighter jet sparks rumors and concerns about the nation’s military planning.
Air Sea Battle War Plans Spark Tensions with China
The possibility of major conflict with China may be used by the American armed forces to fend off budget cuts.
Floods Leave Credibility Crisis for Chinese Government
If China’s government is unable to provide complete information for its citizens, it risks increased social upheaval.
China Establishes Military Command in South China Sea
China raises the stakes in its maritime border disputes with its Southeast Asian neighbors by militarizing the South China Sea.
West “Recreating Sino-Soviet Bloc” in Syria: Brzezinski
By vilifying the two powers, Western allies are “pushing the Russians and the Chinese together.”
China Sows ASEAN Discord, Seeds of Future Conflict
China wins a tactical victory on South China Sea disputes, but it is stirring resentment in the region.
China Trumps ASEAN in the South China Sea
The Chinese make a mockery of ASEAN solidarity, splitting the association on South China Sea disputes.
Boehner Shows Wisdom Where Romney Doesn’t
The House leader is more realistic than his party’s presidential candidate about China’s currency.
China’s Catch 22: Communist Party Under Pressure
The party can lose its grip on power if growth stalls but to keep growth up, it will have to relax its grip on power.
Nationalism Looms Over South China Sea Disputes
Even if America, China and Southeast Asian countries want to mend disputes, there are major political obstacles.
There is No Cabal
The “authoritarian axis” does not exist.
China Plays Energy Security Card in India Relations
Energy cooperation between China and India throws up many geopolitical conundrums.
South Korea Accepts Japanese Yellow Sea Deployment
South Korea raises no objections to Japan’s naval deployments against the North.
East-West Divide on Full Display in East Asia
China and Russia share interests in a region where the democracies form an alliance.