Irish universities unable to take part in joint bids for EU funding because Ireland has no system for national security clearance
China
Experts say exercises are designed as a rehearsal for a blockade of the self-governing island
Prospect of fresh tensions with Beijing over Taiwan may not please the United States
New president’s speech draws criticism from Beijing
Beijing views the party as separatists that are risking war in the Taiwan Strait by building up the island’s defence forces, moving closer to the United States and flirting with Taiwanese independence
Requirement for Russian athletes to compete as neutrals a violation of Olympic principles, says Russian president
Two leaders say Washington is using pretext of joint exercises with allies to deploy land-based, intermediate-range missile systems in the Asia-Pacific region
If China retaliates against Biden’s taxes, it will come from concern that EU might be tempted to follow the US playbook
Russian president is on a two-day visit to China, with Chinese leader calling for a political solution to Ukraine
Russian and Chinese leaders are expected to sign bilateral economic deals, and reaffirm their opposition to the dominant position of US in global affairs
Yuan Yang is not a stylist, but a reporter, and her straightforward prose makes Private Revolutions a compelling read
Breakdown in trust will not be repaired as long as Ukraine overshadows the relationship
Central European country has received billions in Chinese investment and hosts Huawei’s largest base outside China
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