Politico: NATO’s looming fault line: China
The military alliance is crawling as it attempts to detail a China plan — illustrating the debates expected to torment NATO for years.
Politico: EU nudges Germany to cut down on Huawei
Impose restrictions ‘as a matter of urgency,’ says Margrethe Vestager.
Politico: Belgium triggers Chinese backlash with port security warning
Leaked diplomatic cable shows Beijing wanted Belgian minister to ‘retract’ critical comments.
Politico: Europe and the US must compete with China
The future of Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative will likely hinge on the viability of liberal democratic alternatives.
Politico: China influence operation targeted US midterm elections
Fake social media accounts originating in the world’s second-largest economy peddled partisan attacks to American voters, according to a report from Meta.
Politico: Pentagon suspends F-35 deliveries after discovering materials from China
The issue does not affect flight operations of F-35s already in service.
Politico: China’s top 5 wolf warrior diplomats sinking their fangs into Europe
Top envoys take pride in a name derived from nationalistic action film heroes.
Politico: China’s military exercises are an intel bonanza — for all sides
Washington, Beijing and Taipei are watching each other closely as events unfold near Taiwan.
Politico: U.S. firms eye Taiwan exit on Chinese invasion risk
U.S. companies with Taiwan-based operations are panicking about the impact of possible Chinese military aggression toward the self-governing island.
Politico: Smithsonian’s Hong Kong ties rile pro-democracy activists
Lawmakers vow support in targeting Hong Kong representative office.