China’s attempts to manage its economic downturn and prevent it from becoming a political crisis have hit a major obstacle: the shift in U.S. foreign policy. For years, Beijing has sought leverage in negotiations with Washington, believing that better relations are key to stabilizing its domestic economy and political situation. U.S.-Russia diplomacy, however, has disrupted […]
China’s Strategic Desperation and Taiwan Drills
Beijing’s increasingly bellicose military exercises are meant to signal resolve and shape Western media discourse.
