News Analysis As the anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to Beijing reaches the half-century mark, it is time to take stock. China’s state-controlled media unanimously praised the event. The 1972 photograph of Nixon’s deplaning from Air Force One, his wife wearing a symbolically bright red coat, was prominently reproduced in the media. His…
The Historic US Opening to China: A Retrospective
February 25, 2022
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Even After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, a Marriage of Convenience Between Xi and Putin Will Not Last
Commentary The warm glow of China’s support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and at the Beijing summit this month between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping was defined by both leaders as the acme of the Sino-Russian relationship. At the summit, the leaders pledged to work together to address many issues. However, the flowery phrases, saccharine…
The US-led Post War World Is Over
Commentary Now that Russia’s conquest of Ukraine has begun, will communist China’s invasion of Taiwan be next? It’s not clear how Beijing will “unify” China, but it is already normalizing the idea by openly mentioning a Taiwan invasion in the media. Does this signal an invasion? It may, and sooner than later. And while it’s…
Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran Coordinate the Destruction of Democracy
February 25, 2022
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News Analysis As deadly missiles rain upon Ukraine from a fateful and ill-conceived decision by Vladimir Putin to invade, one prominent country stands with the Russian dictator: China. Having just signed a wide-ranging strategic agreement with Putin on Feb. 4, Xi Jinping is effectively joining a Moscow pact against the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)….
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Is a Boon for the Chinese Regime
February 25, 2022
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News Analysis Ukrainians awoke to the sound of shelling on Feb. 24, as the long-dreaded moment had arrived. Russia had invaded Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recognition of two breakaway Ukrainian republics and subsequent invasion of Ukraine has prompted the United States and Europe to bring sanctions, including shutting down the Nord Stream 2 gas…
Tough on China: The Case for a Trump-DeSantis 2024 Ticket
Commentary How can Republicans essentially guarantee victory in the next election? With a Donald Trump/Ron DeSantis partnership. The former running for president; the latter serving as his vice president. This is the opinion of Jason Miller, a man who worked closely with Trump during his time in office. Miller is correct. Right now, the Democratic Party…
China Walks a Ukrainian Tightrope
February 24, 2022
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News Analysis Beijing is walking a tightrope in Ukraine. After initially giving Moscow strong support for its opposition to NATO expansion, noting that “Russia had reasonable concerns,” and a Russian invasion of Ukraine, Beijing has pulled back, tempering its support and calling for a resolution of the ongoing crisis via a diplomatic solution. Does the…
Pompeo Sends a Tough Signal to Beijing With His Visit to Taiwan
News Analysis “We need to do all we can to protect our American way of life at home, and allowing these thugs, autocrats, and dictators to move around freely is not in America’s best interest,” former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted on Feb. 23. Pompeo could have been talking about Vladimir Putin and his…
Good Cop, Bad Cop: The Future of the Joint Russia-China Declaration
Commentary With great fanfare, China and Russia announced on Feb. 4 a new strategic partnership, as explained in their Joint Statement of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China on the International Relations Entering a New Era and the Global Sustainable Development—an English version of which was posted on the Kremlin’s official website….
Rebutting Chinese Communist Propaganda
Commentary Beijing called for the protection of Asian Americans against systemic racism and the abuse of their rights, but it is using politically charged words to shield its own behavior and undermine American confidence. The communist regime in China is excellent at using specific words and phrases to beguile and undermine its Western critics. At…
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