Taiwan’s 40th edition of its Han Kuang war games tests the island’s readiness to repel a potential Chinese invasion.

Taiwan’s 40th edition of its Han Kuang war games tests the island’s readiness to repel a potential Chinese invasion.
NATO allies accuse China of being a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war on Ukraine at their Washington, DC, summit.
The duo founded central Asian security summit as counterpoint to Western might.
China’s president stresses need for ongoing reform as he tightens his control over the People’s Liberation Army.
Leaders present relationship as stabilising force as Putin expresses gratitude to crucial ally in Ukraine war.
The Russian leader’s May 16-17 visit aims to underscore the deepening ‘no limits’ partnership with China’s Xi Jinping.
Chinese president conducts five-day charm offensive, signing trade deals and pledging investments.
In meeting with former Taiwanese president, Xi Jinping stresses ‘historical trend of reunion of the country and family’.
Call comes ahead of flurry of diplomatic engagement, with both US and China maintaining they want to reduce friction.
China’s birthrate is falling and hospital maternity departments across the country are closing, according to reports.
Passing of new national security law described as ‘very dark day’ for civil liberties in Hong Kong.
Nationalism in China has been invoked for political ends and financial gains, but it is also a destructive force.
Elections in Taiwan highlight dissatisfaction in China with a political system Beijing says is best for Chinese people.
Kremlin says the two spoke about creating a ‘multipolar, fairer world order’ in face of US-led efforts to contain them.