Rising tensions between China and the United States have once again placed Taiwan at the center of global attention. Chinese officials recently issued strong warnings to Washington over continued arms sales and military cooperation with Taiwan, describing the actions as a serious threat to regional stability. The warning comes ahead of expected high-level discussions between Chinese President Xi Jinping and former U.S. President Donald Trump, with analysts predicting that Taiwan will dominate diplomatic conversations. China considers Taiwan part of its territory and has repeatedly opposed any foreign military support for the island. In recent months, Beijing has increased military drills near Taiwan, including warship patrols and fighter jet operations around the Taiwan Strait. Chinese authorities argue that U.S. military assistance encourages separatist movements and increases the risk of confrontation in Asia. Meanwhile, U.S. offici...

Hong Kong has reached a defining political moment with the disbandment of its last major opposition party, effectively closing the chapter on organised pro-democracy politics in the city. The decision, taken through an internal vote by party members, reflects the reality of an increasingly restrictive political environment and signals a profound shift in Hong Kong’s governance and civic space. For decades, the party stood as a central pillar of opposition politics, advocating democratic reforms, civil liberties, and government accountability. It played a key role in legislative debates, public protests, and electoral contests, becoming a familiar and influential force in Hong Kong’s political landscape. Its dissolution is therefore not just the end of a political organisation, but the symbolic conclusion of an era in which pluralism and open political competition were part of everyday life in the city. The road to disbandment has been long and pressured. Sinc...