China Expels Dutch Warship Near Disputed Paracel Islands

Rising Tensions in the Indo-Pacific: Why the South China Sea Remains a Global Flashpoint The recent standoff between the Chinese military and the Dutch frigate HNLMS De Ruyter near the Paracel Islands serves as a stark reminder of the escalating friction in the Indo-Pacific. As naval powers from Europe and North America increasingly conduct “freedom … Read more

The US-China trade war is entering a worrying new phase: a legal arms race

The Great Regulatory Divide: Navigating the US-China Legal Arms Race For decades, the global economy operated on a relatively shared set of rules. Whether you were a tech giant in Silicon Valley or a manufacturer in Shenzhen, the goal was efficiency and market access. But that era of stability has evaporated. We have entered a … Read more