Xi sends a message the world can’t ignore. Here’s how it has been interpreted Economy & Industry In Australia, analysts have focused on Xi Jinping’s comments on free trade. But overseas, his remarks are seen as a message for the new US administration.
South China Sea: after all its posturing, the US is struggling to build a coalition against China August 19, 2020 By Pak K Lee and Anisa Heritage Defence In contrast to Australia, south-east Asian states such as the Philippines are more reticent about working with the US to rein in China’s expansionism.
Pandemic dents Australians’ views of both China and the United States May 14, 2020 By Michelle Grattan Editors' Picks Both China and the United States have suffered reputational damage with the Australian public as a result of their handling of the coronavirus crisis, according to a Lowy COVID poll.
Tom Burton: how the gray lady narrates Trump's world May 5, 2017 By Tom Burton Foreign Affairs & Immigration The New York Times is playing a pivotal role explaining the Trump administration’s often unpredictable behaviour for the world’s foreign policy community. That it is a global liberal institution like the Times writing Trump’s story angers many of his base supporters.