Beijing has quietly launched its disruptive, new Long March 12B reusable rocket without advance public notice typically associated with major launches.
Contrary to much media commentary and political fear mongering in the West, Beijing’s centralized economic control is more weakness than strength.
Part five: The war before the war
China has lost its competitive edge in several areas—notably, furniture making—because of Trump’s tariffs, but also because of fundamental cost considerations.
Are Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s rapid moves to reinforce ties with anti-U.S. allies a sign of strength or weakness?
As the U.S. and EU tariff China, Beijing will seek new export markets.
Part four: coercion, control, and proof‑by‑dashboard
The ambiguous outcome of the recent Trump–Xi summit raised a deeper question: Is Taiwan quietly becoming negotiable?
Rising developer defaults say the country has a long way to go before it gets out of the woods.