Tag "South China Sea"
A new direction for China-Taiwan relations
The rapprochement strategy strongly advocated by Taiwan’s President, Ma Ying-jeou, represents an important step in enhancing the dialogue with Beijing. However, concerns still remain that each step towards the Chinese
Is Japan’s new military law really a radical policy shift?
In the wake of continued conflict over islands in the South China Sea and the need to better protect their interests abroad, the Japanese government has passed a law that
China’s Xi seeks to reassure on cybercrime, stock market
On his first official state visit to the United States, Chinese president Xi Jinping aims to regain Washington’s trust on China’s commitment to fight cybercrime and hacking, as well as
Vietnam’s Defence Boom Entices Global Firms
Concerns over China have prompted a massive defence procurement campaign in Vietnam. Hanoi is entering a multitude of contracts and agreements with foreign nations, which has created opportunities for defence firms,
China seeks to secure oil supply in the South China Sea
China’s land reclamation is not just rooted in erecting a military and political presence in the South China Sea, but in its desire to safeguard the security of its petroleum
US-Vietnam economic ties to increase after historic visit
This July, the Secretary-General of the Vietnam Communist Party (VCP) made a five-day visit to the United States. A Joint Vision Statement was released during the visit, emphasizing enhanced economic and security
GRI’s Weekly Risk Outlook
Japanese PM Abe seeks assurances on defence and trade. US Fed to keep rates low but focus on dollar surge. India to deepen influence when Afghan president Ghani visits. ASEAN
AIIB membership is about business, not politics
Following Beijing’s announcement on April 15th, 57 nations will become founding members of the AIIB. With around $100 billion already earmarked for the bank, many countries joined based on the opportunity
South China Sea dispute prompts defense spending boom
The unresolved status of islands, shoals and atolls combined with hints of immense hydrocarbon and fisheries wealth has prompted a race among countries bordering the South China Sea. Overlapping territorial
Weekly Risk Outlook
ASEAN pushes for ‘code of conduct’ in South China Sea dispute. The United States Federal Reserve to maintain its current monetary policy stance while members of the African Union and
