Politics – Page 104 – China Focus

Can Latest Trade-Talks Calm Down China-US Tensions?

The latest trade phone call between China and the US followed a month of small but significant cooperation between the two sides after months of increased...

Politics Economy Aug 31, 2020

The Cold War is not Taking Place and Should not Take Place

Taken together, these developments indicate that China has provided an official, public assessment that acknowledges American Cold War intentions but disagrees...

Politics Aug 24, 2020

The Future of the Sino-US Relationship

Scapegoating China is a risky strategy for President Trump in converting undecided voters.

China & The World Politics Aug 24, 2020

Trump Threatens American Values with TikTok and WeChat Ban

Legal experts say that banning TikTok and WeChat would be “unconstitutional” as it would threaten Americans First Amendment rights.

China & The World Politics Aug 13, 2020

US Targeting of TikTok Tramples Fair Competition, Free Market

Trump's actions may generate short-term gains, but in the long run, such moves will have a detrimental impact on business confidence.

China & The World Politics Aug 12, 2020

TikTok Saga Is No Victory for US but Defeat for Its Once Open Markets

For American consumers, the lack of competition will ultimately leave them with poorer and more expensive services.

Politics Aug 7, 2020

China Is Not the US Enemy, the Virus Is

While the US government is pressing on the accelerator to crash the bilateral relationship, China has been putting the brakes on with the hope of preventing it...

China & The World Politics Aug 6, 2020

How Did Face Masks Become a Political Issue in the West?

Cultural norms, political partisanship and media influence do not adequately explain why mask wearing has become such an emotionally-charged political issue in...

China & The World Politics Aug 6, 2020

Thucydides trap no explanation for current China-U.S. tensions

Both Chinese and American people are wise and rational enough to find ways to coexist in harmony and mutual benefit despite their differences in social systems...

China & The World Politics Aug 3, 2020

Rising above the Tit-for-Tat Tug of War

To escalate the spiraling rivalry with another major country, which could erode the gains accumulated from decades of trade liberalizations, disrupt global...

Politics Jul 31, 2020

US Encroachment upon Europe’s Sovereignty is Alienating Allies

It is notable that Washington’s interference in Europe is not limited to Huawei and Nord Stream 2, but is instead part of a much wider policy, leveraging its...

Politics Jul 30, 2020

U.S. Provocations can’t Buck the Trend of Peace and Cooperation in the South China Sea

The contention on the South China Sea issue reflects the unprecedented complexity of China-U.S. relations, which are mainly posed by some people in the U.S.,...

Politics Jul 30, 2020