China
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Chapter 24: The Dragon Moves – Taiwan and the Three-Day Siege (May–June 2025)
The Bear and the Eagle Volume 4: Year Four – A Dangerous New Order (2025) May – June 2025Taipei – Beijing – Washington D.C. – Tokyo – Canberra – Manila – Shanghai While the world reeled from the Israeli–Iranian confrontation, another fuse was quietly lit—this time in the Pacific. With…
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China in Biblical Context (Sinim)
1. Introduction China, known today as one of the world’s most ancient civilisations, does not play a direct role in biblical narratives. However, one obscure yet provocative reference in the book of Isaiah uses the term “Sinim” (Isaiah 49:12), which some scholars suggest may allude to a distant eastern land—possibly…
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Taiwan’s Sovereignty Dispute
Taiwan’s Sovereignty Dispute: Historical Claims, Political Tensions, and Global Implications Introduction The sovereignty of Taiwan remains one of the most sensitive and enduring geopolitical issues in East Asia. Although Taiwan functions as a self-governing liberal democracy with its own political institutions, military, and economy, the People’s Republic of China (PRC)…
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Macau’s Reintegration with China
Macau’s Reintegration with China: A Peaceful Transition under ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Introduction The reintegration of Macau into the People’s Republic of China in 1999 marked a significant moment in post-colonial East Asian geopolitics. Formerly a Portuguese colony for over four centuries, Macau returned to Chinese sovereignty under the “one…
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Contested Sovereignty and Asymmetric Autonomy
Contested Sovereignty and Asymmetric Autonomy: A Comparative Study of Subnational Movements and State Responses Abstract This article explores the complex dynamics of contested sovereignty and subnational autonomy through a comparative analysis of seven cases: Québec (Canada), Catalonia (Spain), Kosovo (Serbia), Hong Kong (China), Greenland (Denmark), Taiwan (China), and Hong Kong…
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Hong Kong’s Autonomy and Beijing’s Control
Hong Kong’s Autonomy and Beijing’s Control: Historical and Strategic Implications Introduction Hong Kong’s evolving political status represents a critical case in the global discourse on autonomy, sovereignty, and authoritarian consolidation. Once a symbol of liberal economic governance under Chinese sovereignty, Hong Kong’s semi-autonomous status has come under increasing strain due…
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Strategic and Economic Implications of the China–Taiwan Conflict
Cross-Strait Tensions and Global Power Shifts: Strategic and Economic Implications of the China–Taiwan Conflict Introduction The China–Taiwan conflict represents one of the most volatile and strategically significant geopolitical flashpoints in the 21st century. With roots in civil war and ideological bifurcation, the enduring tensions between Beijing and Taipei influence international…
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The China–Hong Kong Conflict
The China–Hong Kong Conflict: Historical Roots, Causes, and Global Implications Introduction The evolving conflict between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) represents a significant case study in the intersection of post-colonial governance, civil liberties, and geopolitical power dynamics. Following its return to…