Australian PM Anthony Albanese and US President Joe Biden seal the AUKUS deal in San Diego, March 13. Getty Images Nicholas Khoo, University of Otago Former Australian prime minister Paul Keating’s recent strident criticism of the A$368 billion nuclear-powered submarine deal announced under the AUKUS security pact will have little effect on Australian
kirill_makarov via Shutterstock Paul Rogers, University of Bradford Following political developments in the past fortnight, two state-level policy changes in the Middle East are likely to combine to have a substantial impact on regional stability. On March 10, in a deal brokered by China and signed in Beijing, Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed
Lijiang is a beautiful and culturally rich city located in Yunnan Province, China. It is known for its charming old town, stunning natural scenery, and unique Naxi culture. For families, Lijiang offers a variety of activities and sights that are sure to delight both children and adults. Here is a suggested itinerary: Day
The ascent of China to global superpower status is a complex phenomenon that has significant implications for the realm of global politics and economics. As the world’s most populous country and second-largest economy, China’s rise has not gone unnoticed by the international community. In this article, we will delve deeper into the implications
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference on Parliament Hill on Monday, March 6, 2023, announcing a probe into election interference. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick Sam Routley, Western University A series of leaked documents from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) have revealed the ways in which the Chinese government has
Xi Jinping’s reappointment for a third term as China’s president has garnered international attention, as it has significant implications for China’s political landscape and its relationships with other countries. On Sunday, the National People’s Congress, China’s rubber-stamp parliament, voted 2,952-0 to confirm Xi’s reappointment, effectively solidifying his grip on power and cementing his
China has recently instructed companies to stop using the Big 4 auditors for their financial statements. This move is part of China’s efforts to exert more control over the financial sector and enhance its regulatory oversight. While this decision may be seen as a blow to the Big 4 accounting firms, it also
Michael Jacobs, University of Sheffield Climate change policy has entered a new era. The growing row between the United States and the European Union over the impacts of the new American green subsidy regime makes that all too clear. Yet in many ways, this story is ultimately about China. For the last 20
Paul Hunter, University of East Anglia China is currently in the midst of a severe wave of COVID infections and deaths. We don’t know exactly how bad it is because of significant gaps in official reporting, but by all indications, things are dire. News reports suggest hospitals and mortuaries are overflowing. So how
China can help ASEAN countries reconfigure their electricity systems around renewable energy by sharing its own experiences Southeast Asia is today one of the world’s most economically dynamic regions, maintaining annual per capita GDP growth of over 3.5% in the decade up to the pandemic, higher than the US, Japan and Europe. Rapid