China-US relations
Chinese barges and Taiwan Strait drills are about global power projection − not just a potential invasion
In World War II, ‘Mulberry Harbours’ were used by American and British soldiers in the D-Day landings; China today is using similar technology but for a different purpose.
China’s new 5‑year plan: A high‑stakes bet on self‑reliance that won’t fix an unbalanced economy
The latest blueprint from Beijing stresses ‘self-reliance’ and ‘high-quality development.’ But is that enough to offset weak domestic growth and poor consumption?