The Globalist

For all of China’s active global summitry, the most complex diplomatic exercise is entirely domestic – the CCP’s Party Congress, held every five years.

We must accept that North Korea is a nuclear power and rely on nuclear deterrence while normalizing relations in the process.

The U.S. and China may seem completely out of step – but face many of the same challenges.

China has established a seven-decade-long record of strategic caution and a preference for diplomatic and paramilitary rather than military solutions to national security problems.

With its short-term focus on what currently occupies the American mind (North Korea), the U.S. is actually playing into China’s hands in Asia.

In recent years, many American leaders have grown cavalier about nuclear war, especially with Russia, but there is also risk of a devastating conflict with China.

Overcoming nationalistic barriers is more urgent than ever for pro-Western Asian countries.

Beijing’s approach to Hong Kong is part of the surge in Chinese nationalism engendered by economic success.

Hong Kong was the last significant Western colonial possession. Its handover to China marked the rise of Asia.

Lee Kuan Yew’s legacy goes far beyond his house.