Will China Invade Taiwan?
One of the questions that is most discussed among the uncles at our coffeshops is: Will China invade Taiwan? If only we know the answer to the question: How much…
36 Dirty Tricks From Ancient China
understanding China through history and legends by Singaporean writer Chan Joon Yee
One of the questions that is most discussed among the uncles at our coffeshops is: Will China invade Taiwan? If only we know the answer to the question: How much…
Hegemony in the South China Sea Laws exist to create order, protect citizens, provide a framework for society, and formalise moral norms, ensuring safety, fairness, and consistent rules for everyone.…
Cissy Wang apologised for inappropriate comments. The devastating fire that broke out on 26 November 2025 at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has now resulted in 128…
ISIS took control of Mosul in June 2014, capturing the city from the 30,000 strong Iraqi Army during a rapid offensive. The 1,500 (some sources say 800!) militants occupied the…
The biggest geopolitical shockwave in the aftermath of a string of Chinese boycotts against Japan was Xi Jinping’s surprise phone call to POTUS Donald Trump. It was reported by Chinese…
Prince Group in a different spotlight On October 8th, 2025, the US Attorney’s Office in New York filed numerous charges. At the same time, investigators froze 127,271 bitcoins worth 15…
Claiming genocide in the new art of war Today’s wars may still be fought on the battlefield, but very often, it is won or lost in the digital domain. Take…
China Number One? Anyone who has visited China recently is unlikely not to be impressed with the the country’s almost futuristic display of technology. From robot cooks, smart cars, smart…
Lebanese Civil War During the 1960, Lebanon’s capital Beirut was known as the Paris of the Middle East. It was a prosperous city that attracted many tourists. All this became…
Here’s a detailed, fact-based look at the main signs and patterns that have led Israel, Egypt, the U.S., and others to conclude that Hamas cannot (currently) be fully trusted in…