China’s foreign minister voiced support for Burma’s “sovereignty” in a rare visit to the military-ruled country on May 2 as Western countries continue to shun the junta for its violence against civilians. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang began his three-day visit to Burma—also known as Myanmar—on Tuesday, where he met with junta leader Min Aung…
ANALYSIS: German Foreign Minister Steps on Beijing’s Red Lines During China Visit
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was given some of the highest-level receptions during her recent visit to China. However, she stepped on Beijing’s red line during several speeches, especially on the Taiwan Strait and the Russia-Ukraine war. Baerbock’s inflexible position on universal values has been a headache for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). But given…
Heightened Global Uncertainty as China Appoints US-Sanctioned General as Defense Minister: Experts
News Analysis China’s National People’s Congress has appointed Li Shangfu, a U.S.-sanctioned army general, as its Defense Minister. Analysts widely interpret this appointment as indicating Beijing’s growing aggressive stance towards the United States. Li, born in 1958, served in the Equipment Development Department of China’s Central Military Commission for many years. As an aerospace expert,…
Beijing Increases Military Spending, Escalating China-US Tensions: Experts
Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping recently called on the military to enhance its combat capabilities and accelerate the establishment of a “world-class military.” China experts say the additional spending is due to the possibility of conflict between the Chinese regime, the United States, and Japan. Moreover, the confrontation between the CCP, the United…
REPLAY 10 AM ET: No Drill: The CCP Is Preparing for a Shooting War–Webinar by Committee on the Present Danger: China
In a webinar held by Committee on the Present Danger: China on March 16, the implications of the Chinese military’s recent operations and how the United States should deter war were discussed. The panelists include: Gordon G. Chang, senior fellow of Gatestone Institute; Ross Kennedy, founder of Fortis Analysis; Charles “Sam” Faddis, former CIA clandestine…
REPLAY: No Drill: The CCP Is Preparing for a Shooting War–Webinar by Committee on the Present Danger: China
In a webinar held by Committee on the Present Danger: China on March 16, the implications of the Chinese military’s recent operations and how the United States should deter war were discussed. The panelists include: Gordon G. Chang, senior fellow of Gatestone Institute; Ross Kennedy, founder of Fortis Analysis; Charles “Sam” Faddis, former CIA clandestine…
No Drill: The CCP Is Preparing for a Shooting War–Webinar by Committee on the Present Danger: China
In a webinar held by Committee on the Present Danger: China on March 16, the implications of the Chinese military’s recent operations and how the United States should deter war were discussed. The panelists include: Gordon G. Chang, senior fellow of Gatestone Institute; Ross Kennedy, founder of Fortis Analysis; Charles “Sam” Faddis, former CIA clandestine…
Bipartisan Lawmakers Dismiss China’s Threat of ‘Catastrophic’ Conflict
Lawmakers from both parties hit back at China after the communist regime’s foreign minister demanded the United States stop viewing Beijing as a rival—or face consequences. On March 7, Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) dismissed China’s threat and reminded the Chinese regime of its actions against the United States. “I’ll just point out this—$500 billion a…
Deteriorating Economy Sees China Adopt Softer Diplomatic Tone
News Analysis China’s new Foreign Minister Qin Gang is showcasing to the public a “soft” style of diplomacy that is starkly at odds with the hawkish tone of his recent predecessors. Critics say the sharp shift in the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) approach to foreign policy may be an attempt by Xi Jinping’s leadership to…
Qin Gang Appointed Chinese Foreign Minister During Awkward CCP Power Transition
Recently, former Chinese ambassador to the United States Qin Gang was appointed as China’s Foreign Minister, replacing former Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who was supposed to step down in March when the CCP holds its “Two Sessions” parliamentary-style meeting. China observers say this signals that power transitions between various factions within the ruling party are…
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