by Tony Fiddis | Jun 10, 2026 | News
Three developments stand out in China right now, and they are more connected than they may first appear. First, Xi Jinping has made a high-profile trip to North Korea that signals a renewed push by Beijing to tighten its grip over a strategically vital neighbour....
by Tony Fiddis | Jun 9, 2026 | News
China is facing a dense mix of geopolitical pressure, trade momentum, technology rivalry, and fiscal strain all at once. On one side, Beijing is navigating a more complicated relationship with both Moscow and Pyongyang as Europe prepares new sanctions tied to Russia’s...
by Tony Fiddis | Jun 5, 2026 | News
Friday brought a cluster of developments that, taken together, say a great deal about where China is trying to position itself politically, economically, and diplomatically. There is the confirmed trip by Xi Jinping to North Korea, which signals both strategic...
by Tony Fiddis | Jun 2, 2026 | News
The latest round of China news brought four very different stories, but they all point in a similar direction. Pressure is building across technology, the economy, diplomacy, and energy. In each case, policymakers are trying to manage structural problems, not just...
by Tony Fiddis | May 30, 2026 | News
The latest China news cycle captures three big realities at once. First, Europe is moving away from the old assumption that trade with China can remain heavily imbalanced indefinitely without political consequences. Second, Taiwan is enjoying an extraordinary...
