China

Washington has “surrendered” in the Central Asia battle for influence, says ex-ambassador

bne IntelliNews September 18, 2025

Russia and China now dominate narrative across region, Daniel N. Rosenblum tells students at Yale. If US cuts itself off from the world, “we will ultimately be less secure and less prosperous,” he warns.

Poland closes its border with Belarus, cutting off China's rail link to Europe

Ben Aris in Berlin September 18, 2025

Poland’s decision to close its border with Belarus in response to the quadrennial Zapad-2025 military exercises and Russian drone incursion on September 10 has abruptly severed one of the fastest-growing trade arteries between China and the EU.

Europe remains Russia's number one biggest importer of gas, top five importer of oil in August

Ben Aris in Berlin September 18, 2025

US President Donald Trump complained that the EU is still importing too much Russian oil and that the White House will not put sanctions on Russia unless the EU cuts back on this business.

COMMENT: Why Beijing will never take Taiwan

Mark Buckton - Taipei September 17, 2025

Xi Jinping needs to think again before he sends so many young Chinese men and women to their deaths on Taiwan, for if the PLA does one day dare to land, they will be buried here.

Taiwan releases updated civil defence guide focusing on wartime scenarios

bnm Gulf bureau September 16, 2025

Taiwan releases updated civil defence guide focusing on wartime scenarios, including protection tips and warnings about false surrender messages during potential conflicts.

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