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South China Morning Post

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China should look back in history when it comes to chastising Japan, others about aggression

Beijing’s support for communist insurgencies across Southeast Asia was also a major source of aggression.

19.07.2024 50

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How should diplomats respond to random racist insults of their countries?

By getting involved, Chinese diplomats give the impression that no slight, no matter how minor, should go unnoticed.

21.06.2024 20

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Why Chinese think tanks’ South China Sea reports targeting Vietnam, Indonesia will only escalate tensions

Singling out Vietnam and Indonesia is simply an attempt to divert attention from maritime confrontations in the disputed waterway.

31.05.2024 70

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What does China really mean when it calls on other countries to be ‘rational’?

Such requests rarely seem sincere when they are essentially asking other nations to act against their own strategic goals

03.05.2024 100

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Southeast Asians are warming to the Quad – but they need to see more tangible benefits

A new survey shows rising regional acceptance of the US-Japan-Australia-India grouping that’s been derided by Beijing as an anti-China ‘tool’....

05.04.2024 60

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In China, fake news about Singapore reflects hopes for better civic behaviour

Chinese social media is rife with claims that visitors to Singapore could face penalties for singing in public, not flushing the toilet or feeding...

08.03.2024 80

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South China Sea: Vietnam and Philippines aren’t a ‘clique’ out to ‘sabotage’ Beijing

China recently accused Vietnam and the Philippines of forming a ‘clique’ over their South China Sea cooperation deal. It’s a term used by...

02.02.2024 40

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Why Asia largely backs Japan’s defence boost despite its ‘history of aggression’

Many of Japan’s neighbours have not publicly opposed its surge in defence spending – except China.

05.01.2024 30

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How China’s assertive diplomacy has reached ‘another level of disrespect’ and become the new normal

Chinese ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian and his counterparts have come under scrutiny more than once for their controversial comments.

15.12.2023 70

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