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Bartering Taiwan for better ties with China is a mistake. Ambitious powers see such concessions as an appetizer, not dessert.

The US has revived the Prompt Global Strike missile plan. It may well be another new system with China in mind.

Chinese defence spending is back to double-digit growth. Neighbours Japan and South Korea will likely be nervous.

In the fourth in our series on understanding Asia-Pacific sea power, we look at what the rise of India and China means for the region.

China is backing away from last year’s assertive posture. Whatever the reason, the US shouldn’t expect a transformation in ties.

How will China respond to an open letter calling for peaceful gatherings across the country every Sunday at 2 pm?

Is Chinese and Russian interest in the Arctic a sign of the region’s future centrality in regional security?

The US Air Force is planning to develop a new stealthy long-range bomber. It’s being done with China in mind.

The new US military strategy underscores the challenge of a rising China. But there’s more to the plans than just more hardware spending.

Does China have an Indian Ocean ‘String of Pearls’ strategy? Policymakers are likely keeping options open.

A new Cold War between the US and China isn’t inevitable. But better inter-military communication will be needed to stop one, says Michael Swaine.

Is the China bashing by Donald Trump a sign of what to expect in the US presidential election campaign?