Director of National Intelligence warns of Chinese opportunism in event of US debt default

Director of National Intelligence warns of Chinese opportunism in event of US debt default

Director of National Intelligence Haynes, the top US intelligence agency, said that if the US were to default on its debts, China would be expected to use it as an opportunity. FILE PHOTO: Washington, D.C., April 4, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque [ワシントン 4日 ロイター] – Director of National Intelligence Haynes, the top US intelligence agency, said … Read more

“Putin Signs Decree Allowing Residents of Russian-Controlled Areas in Ukraine to Obtain Citizenship”

“Putin Signs Decree Allowing Residents of Russian-Controlled Areas in Ukraine to Obtain Citizenship”

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Wednesday opening the way for residents of Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine to obtain Russian citizenship. Photo taken in April 2022 (2023 REUTERS/Lisi Niesner) [モスクワ 28日 ロイター] – Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the 28th, opening the way for residents of Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine … Read more

Bank of Japan Expected to Maintain Monetary Policy Status Quo

Bank of Japan Expected to Maintain Monetary Policy Status Quo

TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain the status quo on monetary policy at its monetary policy meeting on June 27-28. Multiple sources said. Although upward pressure on prices is increasing at present, the 2% inflation target is still far from being achieved in a sustainable and stable manner amid high … Read more

German Foreign Minister Beerbock calls China a “systemic rival” in report on his visit to the country

German Foreign Minister Beerbock calls China a “systemic rival” in report on his visit to the country

Germany’s Foreign Minister Beerbock told the Bundestag on Wednesday that China was becoming a “systemic rival” rather than a trading partner or competitor, in a report on his visit to China last week. It was more than a shock,” he said. FILE PHOTO: German Foreign Minister Beerbock speaks during a press conference in Beijing, April … Read more

Ukraine and Central European Countries in Trade Dispute Over Grain Imports

Ukraine and Central European Countries in Trade Dispute Over Grain Imports

Ukraine has announced a ban on imports of grains and other food from Ukraine to protect its agricultural sector, and Ukraine will take a “first step” to demand the withdrawal of the import ban in Warsaw, Poland, starting on the 17th. Participate in consultations that take place. Photo taken in July 2020 (2023 REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko) … Read more

USS Milius Performs Routine Transit Through Taiwan, Heightening Tensions with China

USS Milius Performs Routine Transit Through Taiwan, Heightening Tensions with China

The American destroyer USS Milius “performed a routine transit through the Strait of Taiwan“, claimed by Beijing, Sunday April 16, announced the American Navy in a press release, specifying that these are “waters where the freedom of navigation and overflight on the high seas applies in accordance with international law”. “The vessel transited through a … Read more

IMF Review Director Predicts Sustained Wage Growth with Japan’s YCC Policy

IMF Review Director Predicts Sustained Wage Growth with Japan’s YCC Policy

Ranil Salgado, director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s review of Japan, said on the 15th that the Bank of Japan’s Yield Curve Control (YCC) is expected to lead to a sustained rise in domestic wages. said there may be room to tweak the long-term interest rate target later this year. Pictured is Kazuo Ueda, … Read more

Can the US Form a Coalition to Counter China’s Rise in the Indo-Pacific?

Can the US Form a Coalition to Counter China’s Rise in the Indo-Pacific?

The objective is simple: it is for the United States to do everything possible to counter the rise of China in the Indo-Pacific region. For this, Washington must form a coalition capable of deterring Beijing’s ambitions against Taiwan. The American Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, announced to reinforce the military force off Vietnam: “ As … Read more

World Bank president calls Russia’s detention of WSJ journalist a “shameless act”

World Bank president calls Russia’s detention of WSJ journalist a “shameless act”

World Bank President Malpass said on Thursday that Russia’s detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovic was a “shameless act” and called it essential, including for the journalist’s safety. accused of infringing on the freedom of the press. World Bank President Malpass attends the Reuters Next event in New York City in December 2022. … Read more

Taiwan’s Diplomatic Outcomes: Examining Losses and Profits in Frequency Asia

Taiwan’s Diplomatic Outcomes: Examining Losses and Profits in Frequency Asia

On the one hand, China, the world’s second power. On the other, Taiwan, which does not want to become a Chinese region. And which, to exist on the world stage, needs allies. On tour in Central America, President Tsai Ing-wen will more than ever have to reassure and cajole two small countries, Belize and Guatemala, … Read more