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Beijing takes Iran-Saudi deal victory lap

Mar 16, 2023 View in browser By Phelim Kine Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, at right, shakes hands with Saudi national security adviser Musaad bin Mohammed al-Aiban, at left, as Wang Yi, China's most senior diplomat, looks on, at center.| Luo Xiaoguang/AP P

2 weeks ago

Qin Gang’s blistering broadside batters ties

Mar 09, 2023 View in browser By Phelim Kine China's foreign minister Qin Gang attends a press conference during the First Session of the 14th National People's Congress at Media Center on March 7, 2023 in Beijing, China.| Lintao Zhang/Getty Images Hi, China Watchers.This week we assess the state of

3 weeks ago

What it looks like when Congress takes on China

Mar 02, 2023 View in browser By Phelim Kine A miniature representation of the notorious Chinese spy balloon floated above a crowd that gathered for a House China Select Committee press conference in New York City on Feb.25 | Phelim Kine Hi, China Watchers.This week we examine the flurry of China-fo

4 weeks ago

Putin invaded Ukraine. China may be winning the war.

Feb 23, 2023 View in browser By Phelim Kine A man carries his bird cages as he walks by a large Ukrainian flag with the slogan "We Support Ukraine" written on it in Chinese characters on the outside wall of the Canadian Embassy, March 1, 2022 in Beijing, China.| Kevin Frayer/Getty Images Hi, China

1 month ago

Chinese spy balloon debacle batters bilateral ties

Feb 09, 2023 View in browser By Phelim Kine Badiucao Hi, China Watchers.This week we do a diagnostic on the Chinese spy balloon incidents impact on U.-China relations; introduce the Democratic members of the new House China Select Committee; parse Beijings beef with U.long-arm jurisdiction and prob

1 month ago

Blinken braves bilateral deep-freeze in Beijing

Feb 02, 2023 View in browser By Phelim Kine Secretary of State Antony Blinken, right, shakes hands with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a meeting in Nusa Dua on the Indonesian resort island of Bali Saturday, July 9, 2022.| Stefani Reynolds/Pool Photo via AP Hi, China Watchers.This week we l

1 month ago

Biden’s 'supercharged' African diplomacy

Jan 26, 2023 View in browser By Phelim Kine Salim Dawood/AP Photo Hi, China Watchers.This week we unpack the Biden administrations flurry of China-countering Africa diplomacy and canvass the priorities of newly appointed GOP members of the House Select Committee on China.And in the spirit of the Ch

2 months ago

Waiting for Xie Feng: Decoding China’s new ambassador

Jan 19, 2023 View in browser By Phelim Kine In this image taken from video footage, Xie Feng speaks with visiting U.officials in the Tianjin municipality in China on July 26, 2021.| Phoenix TV via AP Video Hi, China Watchers.This week we assess incoming Chinese ambassador to the U., Xie Feng, and e

2 months ago

China protests prompt U.S. political posturing

Dec 01, 2022 View in browser By Phelim Kine Protesters hold up blank papers and chant slogans as they march in protest in Beijing on Nov.| Ng Han Guan/AP Photo Hi, China Watchers.This week we examine the U.response to recent mass protests in China and quiz the D.-based representative for Taiwans op

4 months ago

Trump re-ups China bashing rhetoric for GOP primary run

Nov 17, 2022 View in browser By Phelim Kine Susan Walsh/AP Photo Hi, China Watchers.This week we gauge the potential impact of Donald Trumps visceral anti-China rhetoric on his presidential campaign and distill the fruits of President Joe Bidens week of intensive summit diplomacy.Well also give an

4 months ago

GOP House Majority preps China cudgels

Nov 10, 2022 View in browser By Phelim Kine House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (arrives for a press conference at the U.Capitol June 23, 2021, in Washington, D.| Win McNamee/Getty Images Hi, China Watchers.This week we assess the impact of U.midterm elections on U.-China relations, examine the U.

4 months ago

GOP vow intense China focus if they flip the House

Oct 06, 2022 View in browser By Phelim Kine Hong Kong illustrator Ah To (Kap Chuen Ng) Hi, China Watchers.midterm elections are just 33 days away so weve polled ranking Republican members of key congressional committees about their China-focus plans under a possible GOP House majority.Well also par

5 months ago