The relationship between Canberra and Beijing has worsened over Covid-19, Hong Kong, 5G and the Communist Party’s influences in Australia. The diplomatic spat could undo the strong trade ties between the two major economies.
Early ticket sales suggest Disney’s remake of Mulan will bomb at the Chinese box office, dealing a further blow to a film that is already mired in controversy over its partnership with officials in China’s Xinjiang region.
Rumors around Kim Jong-un’s health and his sister Kim Yo-jong have attracted global interest. But North Korea experts say most claims are yet to be substantiated.
China expects a potential Joe Biden presidency to exercise a more predictable foreign policy strategy, but the goals may not differ much from the current animosity towards Beijing.
A regional organization of ten Southeast Asian countries is courted by great powers, thanks to its robust economic potential and geopolitical importance.