Western media always describe Maldives as "Pro-China" or "Pro-India" as if a small country doesn't have its right to stand for own interest and has to be subjugated by major powers. It doesn't have to be that way: Charles Liu, senior fellow at the Taihe Institute #GlobalArena #Maldives #China #India #CharlesLiu

The #Philippines plans #maritimemilitia with fishermen to “defend sovereignty” amid China tensions. Are Filipino fishermen willing to join? Check out the surprising insights from GT’s exclusive in Masinloc, the closest town to China's #HuangyanIsland. #SouthChinaSea

If US nuclear weapons are brought back, that would place Britain on the frontline in a potential NATO-Russia conflict, consequently escalating global tension: UK activist Angie Zelter in I-Talk with GT reporter Wang Wenwen. #US #UK #NATO #Russia #nuclear weapons

Elon Musk's postponement of his visit to India appears strategic. India's enthusiasm for a Tesla factory seems to exceed its readiness: Charles Liu, senior fellow at the Taihe Institute #GlobalArena #India #Tesla #ElonMusk #CharlesLiu

#Husays #Huxijin #America #TikTok #ByteDance #Biden #Trump

Shifting blames onto #China can't help the #US solve problems in #Ukraine. If #Blinken comes to Beijing and tries to impose its version of the truth on China, it may backfire. #ThinkBigger #VictorGao #China #US #Washington #Blinken #Ukraine

#Husays #Huxijin #America #Russia #Ukraine

"It is a misplaced belief that America will come to the Philippines’ assistance," former Philippine presidential spokesman Harry Roque said. The issues between the Philippines and China are better resolved through negotiation and diplomacy rather than litigation, he added.

The notion of Foreign Affairs article that the US can contain China is fundamentally flawed, and places the US in a losing proposition. Instead, the US can compete against China by focusing on developing itself: Peter Walker #GlobalArena #China #US #ForeignAffairs

The US wants to use close-in reconnaissance to force China to accept its definition of freedom of navigation and overflight, which is absolutely impossible: Media Professional Hu Xijin #Husays #Huxijin #US #taiwan

Scholz’s visit shows that Germany doesn’t want to see a further escalation of the conflict with China in industries like electric vehicles. This is the beginning of a further split of policy between Europe & the US: Charles Liu, senior fellow at the Taihe Institute #GlobalArena #Scholz #NEV #Germany #Europe #China #US

"Historical records support China's claims in the South China Sea 100%," member of the London Court of International Arbitration Mark Hoskin said. China's claims are not political and not modern, they are not because of the rise of China, he noted.

The Philippines has no quarrel with #China, and it’s the US that is trying to push for a war, former Philippine President Duterte warned, adding that Americans won’t die for Filipinos.

#Husays #Huxijin #Germany #Siemens #BMW #MercedesBenz #Scholz

The US doesn't want to see rising tension between Iran and Israel, but Israel is now kind of hijacking the US, trying to bend the US onto Israel's bandwagon. This is a very dangerous game. #ThinkBigger #VictorGao #US # Israel #Iran

Has China peaked? Will China collapse？ Peter Walker at Global Arena: -China has high levels of governance, decision-making and execution capabilities -China has a cohesive and large population that's supportive of national goals -Compared to developed countries like Japan, China still has an enormous developing room #China #Japan #GlobalArena #PeterWalker

Former Philippine President Duterte warned that the US is trying to provoke a war between China and the Philippines and cautioned that the US will not risk American lives for Filipinos in an exclusive interview with the Global Times in Davao. He hopes that the Philippines can turn back from its detrimental path and resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation. #Exclusive #Duterte #Philippines https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202404/1310479.shtml

Tesla should worry about its decision to build a factory in India, why? Charles Liu, senior fellow at the Taihe Institute, at Global Arena: -lack of supply chain and infrastructure -lack of skilled engineers and workers -negative business environment #Tesla #India #NEV #GlobalArena #CharlesLiu

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen just wrapped up her trip to China. Apart from the high-stakes talks, Yellen also engaged in food diplomacy to show an amicable image. However, sincere actions, not words, from the US are needed to stabilize bilateral ties.

Chinese #Muslims celebrate #EidAlFitr, or end of the holy month of #Ramadan, in Beijing on April 10. #EidMubarak