Asian Issues

India, Wary of China, Expands Trade Ties With the West

March 7, 2023

Greg Ip As host to foreign ministers from the Group of 20 nations last week, Narendra Modi played the traditionally neutral role of…

China sets lowest GDP growth target in decades as Beijing tightens its belt

March 6, 2023

Laura He Hong KongCNN — China’s outgoing Premier Li Keqiang has announced the country’s lowest GDP growth target in decades, highlighting the domestic…

China to increase defense spending by 7.2%

March 5, 2023

Evelyn Cheng China is set to increase defense spending this year by 7.2% to 1.56 trillion yuan ($230 billion), according…

The U.S. Needs to Talk About the Risk of War With China

March 4, 2023

Doug Bandow The risk of war between China and the United States is rising. Bilateral relations were inflamed by then-House…