Geopolitics
SCMP: China is not a world leader in science and technology
Original Article: China must stop fooling itself it is a world leader in science and technology, magazine editor says Cover Photo from SCMP Liu Yadong, editor-in-chief of Science and Technology Daily. Photo from SCMP. “The large gap in science and technology between China and developed countries in the West, including the US, should be common knowledge, and…
Read MoreJapan Times: U.S. aircraft carrier patrols disputed sea amid China buildup
Original Article: U.S. aircraft carrier patrols disputed sea amid China buildup Cover Photo by Reuters. According to this article, USA had stepped up their pressure on China in the South China Sea by deploying 3 aircraft carriers to the disputed region. The 97,000-ton USS Ronald Reagan, carrying more than 70 aircraft, anchored in Manila Bay on…
Read MoreJapan Times: China’s infrastructure projects in Malaysia are under threat
Original Article on Japan Times: Under new leader Mahathir, China’s infrastructure projects in Malaysia are under threat Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak speaks to the media after being questioned at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission office in Putrajaya on May 24. | AFP-JIJI In a nod to our opinion piece: Malaysia tipping the power balance away from…
Read MoreSCMP: French military pushes back against Beijing’s SCS claims
Original Article on SCMP: On the water and in the air, French military pushes back against Beijing’s South China Sea claims, by AFP. The French assault ship Dixmude sailed through the Spratly Islands late last month. Photo: AFP Cover Photo: WIONews.com AFP reported that France is increasing their military presence to counter the China’s military…
Read MoreAsia Times: ‘Faux pacifists’ imperil Japan while empowering China
Original Article: Asia Times: ‘Faux pacifists’ imperil Japan while empowering China by Kerry K Gershaneck Professor Kerry K Gershaneck is currently a scholar at the Graduate Institute of East Asian Studies, National Chengchi University, ROC; a guest lecturer at the ROC National Defense University; a senior research associate with Thammasat University’s Faculty of Law (CPG); and the…
Read MoreSCMP: Shinzo Abe and Kim Jong-un could meet
Cover Photo & Original Article by SCMP / Kyodo: Shinzo Abe and Kim Jong-un could meet after North Korean leader says he’s willing So in the Japanese newspaper, Sankei Shimbun (産経ニュース) reported that Kim said he is willing to meet Japanese PM Shinzo Abe The Sankei newspaper said Kim discussed the possibility during historic talks on Tuesday with…
Read MoreNikkei Asian Review: Malaysia asks Japan for yen loan to solve financial woes
Original Article: Nikkei Asian Review: Malaysia asks Japan for yen loan to solve financial woes by CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer June 12, 2018 18:12 JST Cover Photo by Uichiro Kasai Malaysia is seeking for a loan from Japan, in their bid to divert away from toxic loans/investment from China. ( Read more: Malaysia Tipping The Power Balance…
Read MoreKim-Trump Summit: A Quick Highlight
President Trump claims he achieved a significant step in the denuclearization process by signing an agreement with North Korea, confirming its commitment toward the destruction of the country nuclear arsenal Image Source ((https://www.timesofisrael.com/full-text-of-singapore-agreement-signed-by-trump-and-kim/)) – YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world…
Read MoreKim-Trump Summit, Here’s What Happened So Far
Image Source: 960theref.com The highly anticipated meeting between the leader of the reclusive hermit kingdom and President Donald Trump of the United States of America is about to start in just a day from now (and might even be taking place by the time you are reading the article.) Before such a historical moment…
Read MoreWhy Singapore? For the Kim-Trump Summit
“Singapore is in the spotlight, as US President Donald J Trump and North Korean Leader, Kim Jong-Un descend upon the island city-state. For many people around the world, who do not know Singapore well, may be wondering: why Singapore? First and foremost, the most important reason is… DIPLOMATICALLY PERFECT Singapore is being seen as…
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