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...
by Tony Fiddis | May 28, 2026 | News
China delivered a packed set of headlines this week, and the common thread running through them is unevenness. The economy is showing signs of life, but only in narrow pockets. Maritime tensions are flaring again in the South China Sea. A shocking corporate murder...