China's foreign policy
China and Myanmar want to normalize trade after the military coup
China and Myanmar want to normalize border trade and strengthen cooperation in energy and mining, according to a statement from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who visited the capital Naypyidaw. Bloomberg reports.
During the meeting with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, cooperation in agriculture, technology and measures against online fraud were also discussed. Trade between the two countries has been greatly affected since the military coup in 2021.
Myanmar is still in a political and economic crisis after the coup, with an ongoing civil war and a state of emergency in large parts of the country. At the same time, the regime is trying to normalize relations with regional actors, Bloomberg writes.
China and Myanmar want to normalize trade after the military coup
China and Myanmar want to normalize border trade and strengthen cooperation in energy and mining, according to a statement from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who visited the capital Naypyidaw. Bloomberg reports.
During the meeting with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, cooperation in agriculture, technology and measures against online fraud were also discussed. Trade between the two countries has been greatly affected since the military coup in 2021.
Myanmar is still in a political and economic crisis after the coup, with an ongoing civil war and a state of emergency in large parts of the country. At the same time, the regime is trying to normalize relations with regional actors, Bloomberg writes.
Security in Europe
Macron: "Unique situation" when the US, China and Russia all go against Europe
European countries need to do more to defend their own interests, as the US, China and Russia all go against Europe. French President Emmanuel Macron said this on Friday, according to Politico.
– We should not underestimate that this is a unique moment where an American president, a Russian president and a Chinese president are all hostile to Europe. This is the right time for us to wake up, he said.
He also believes that the rift that has emerged between Europe and the United States will persist after Donald Trump. During Donald Trump's first term, many European leaders believed that it was an aberration that would pass. Now, according to Macron, leaders are more "clear-sighted."
– We must act as Europeans, be more united and defend our own interests. For me, that is the right way forward.
Macron: "Unique situation" when the US, China and Russia all go against Europe
European countries need to do more to defend their own interests, as the US, China and Russia all go against Europe. French President Emmanuel Macron said this on Friday, according to Politico.
– We should not underestimate that this is a unique moment where an American president, a Russian president and a Chinese president are all hostile to Europe. This is the right time for us to wake up, he said.
He also believes that the rift that has emerged between Europe and the United States will persist after Donald Trump. During Donald Trump's first term, many European leaders believed that it was an aberration that would pass. Now, according to Macron, leaders are more "clear-sighted."
– We must act as Europeans, be more united and defend our own interests. For me, that is the right way forward.
The future of NATO
British editorials see Donald Trump: "Bizarre"
The editorials of the British newspapers The Telegraph and The Independent are criticizing Donald Trump after a leaked email suggested that the United States could change its position on Britain's claim to the Falklands.
According to The Independent’s writer, it would be extremely unfortunate – even “terrifying” – if the US were to side with Argentina over the self-governing British territory. The newspaper believes that this is “typical Trump” and that it brings to mind how the American president handles Greenland and Canada.
Such a development would put even more pressure on an already strained relationship.
“It is a bizarre thought.”
Both newspapers note that the leak occurs just a couple of days before King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Washington. A nice gesture from Trump would be to distance himself from the “malicious provocation,” the editorial says.
“The timing of this conflict is particularly unfortunate.”
British editorials see Donald Trump: "Bizarre"
The editorials of the British newspapers The Telegraph and The Independent are criticizing Donald Trump after a leaked email suggested that the United States could change its position on Britain's claim to the Falklands.
According to The Independent’s writer, it would be extremely unfortunate – even “terrifying” – if the US were to side with Argentina over the self-governing British territory. The newspaper believes that this is “typical Trump” and that it brings to mind how the American president handles Greenland and Canada.
Such a development would put even more pressure on an already strained relationship.
“It is a bizarre thought.”
Both newspapers note that the leak occurs just a couple of days before King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Washington. A nice gesture from Trump would be to distance himself from the “malicious provocation,” the editorial says.
“The timing of this conflict is particularly unfortunate.”
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