Observing China is the essential newsletter to understand the UK-PRC relationship, explained in the context of global developments.
The last week has seen some of the most concerning Chinese military drills conducted around Taiwan, with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) stating that its army has been practising precision strikes on port and energy facilities on the island. Yesterday’s ‘Investigator’ analysed the motives behind these drills.
Meanwhile, the PRC and Russia continue to pledge ever-closer ties, ‘so as to make new contributions to the cause of peace and development’.
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