https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202205/1265767.shtml Zheng Yongnian a professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and president of the Institute for International Affairs, Qianhai, believes that the current US irrational China policy is a result of the collective panic the US has on China. “What is your take about US trade officials becoming hawks? Is there any rationality left in US politics?”… Read more »
https://www.ft.com/content/f2f67214-64a1-40a4-92b9-63a343cf7f97 The Biden administration has announced it will invest $150 million in south-east Asian countries in an effort to boost economic power in a region with economic powerhouse, China. Biden promised the asian leaders with up to 102 million in investments for countries in the region. An ally of the US, Japan, Responded to the investments with criticism. Japan claims… Read more »
South Korea’s spy agency became the first in Asia to join NATO’s Cyber Defense Group on Thursday. This move brings a pathway into how the country is getting closer NATO amid rising tensions with China. The cyber defense group was founded in Tallinn in 2008 in response to a cyberattack that disrupted Estonia’s state networks. It focuses on cyber security… Read more »
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/06/philippines-election-china-friendly-marcos-retains-a-wide-lead.html With just days to go before the Philippine elections, the country’s current Vice President Leni Robredo, is significantly behind new challenger Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Marcos is the son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos who was overthrown in 1986. Outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, has not endorsed any candidate but his political party is backing Marcos, according to Reuters. Even though the… Read more »
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Indo-Pacific/Geopolitical-powder-keg-Asia-jacks-up-global-military-spending According to a report released Monday by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, The main driver for growth in the Asia and Oceania region were China, which spent an estimated $293 billion in military expenses. The region’s military spending expanded by 3.5%., compared to Americas -1.2%. Other Asian countries who have boosted their self defense spending includes Japans (7.3%),… Read more »
