US Elections — 9DASHLINE

Europe must make it clearer that it is every European country’s sovereign right to conduct relations with Taiwan, or any country for that matter just as it is China’s right to do so for itself. Europe must also reject Beijing’s weaponisation of its economic means. Demand for economic reciprocity has been a priority for the EU. Political reciprocity and mutual respect should be just as important

In Brief9DLNovember 3, 2020China, Taiwan, United States, us, US Elections, European Union, Germany, France, India, Indo-Pacific, Europe, EU

The Unraveling States of America

Written by Manali Kumar

The United States is heading towards difficult times and needs to get its house in order before it can play any kind of substantive global leadership role. Trump’s first presidency has not just injured America’s moral standing but has also undermined the country’s credibility among its friends and allies.

Faultlines9DLNovember 2, 2020Trump, Biden, democracy, United States, Election, US Elections, us, Autocracy, Political Violence, Covid-19, Protest

Trump took a sledgehammer to US-China relations. This won’t be an easy fix, even if Biden wins

Written by Hui Feng

If Beijing was hoping the upcoming election would fix its Trump problem by bringing someone new into the White House, it shouldn’t hold its breath. The US-China relationship has been drastically changed by Trump — and this won’t be undone easily.