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A Tumultuous Week in British Politics Increases Brexit Uncertainty

The responsibility of negotiating and passing a Brexit agreement has proved just as difficult as it was for Mr. Johnson's predecessor.

Politics Oct 28, 2019

No End in Sight for the Bitter Brexit Saga

Boris Johnson had already declared he would "rather be dead in a ditch" than delay Brexit any longer. But what will happen next?

Politics Oct 24, 2019

The US Hong Kong Bill: A Gross Interference in China’s Internal Affairs

Under the cover of human rights and support for democracy, the bill primarily aims to drive a wedge between the HKSAR and the Chinese mainland.

Politics Oct 21, 2019

China Is Big Enough for Both Shanghai and Hong Kong

With the London Stock Exchange reportedly 'satisfied' at the performance of the Shanghai-London Stock Connect so far and keen to grow the relationship further,...

Politics Oct 18, 2019

President Xi’s Nepal Visit is a New Milestone to Expand Strategic Partnership

Xi’s visit opens new chapter on not only Nepal-China productive development but also to the qualitative change of the entire region.

Politics Oct 14, 2019

From Wuhan to Chennai: Blossoming India-China Ties to New Heights

The importance of Xi’s a nearly 24-hour visit to India can be understood in Modi’s tweet, in which he said, “May this Informal Summit further strengthen...

Politics Oct 14, 2019

China’s Victory Over Poverty Inspiration to the World

There is no doubt China is on the right track to eradicate absolute poverty next year and attain the first Sustainable Development Goal, 10 years ahead of...

Politics Oct 1, 2019

The Media Battle to Control the Hong Kong Narrative

Hong Kong protesters have assaulted other members of the press as well as their fellow citizens that disagree with them. Though very little condemnation will...

Politics Sep 27, 2019

【China’s White Paper 】“Right to Develop”—Center of Human Rights

“Living a happy life is the primary human right,” the White Paper says.

Politics Sep 25, 2019

Time Will Tell if Trump’s Iran Strategy Proves Effective After Saudi Arabia Attack

Even as Iran demands the U.S. to honor the JCPOA, it is steadily downgrading its commitments. In May it warned European Union members that it would restart...

Politics Sep 25, 2019

Is Johnson Running Down the Clock on Brexit?

The act was supposed to curtail any attempt by Johnson to leave the EU without a deal, making it law for the prime minister to seek an extension from the EU.

Politics Sep 23, 2019

What Might Robert O’Brien Bring as Trump’s National Security Adviser?

In essence, Robert O'Brien will also struggle to influence Trump's foreign policy in his own way. In the current era, the advisers' function has been...

Politics Sep 21, 2019