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Zhou Bo

(周波)

Zhou Bo
周波
The latest news and top stories on Zhou Bo. A retired senior colonel in the People’s Liberation Army, he is a senior fellow at the Centre for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University. His military career included roles in the Ministry of National Defense’s Foreign Affairs Office and as a defence attaché. He contributes to major international publications and speaks at global security forums, offering insights on geopolitics and China’s strategic posture.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to the media about the release of oil stockpiles at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Tokyo on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
China trade

Japan taps oil reserves as Iran war spreads. Could it give China leverage?

With Tokyo and Beijing still at loggerheads over Taiwan, analysts warn Japan’s decision exposes its economic vulnerability.

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2026 Trump-Xi summit

How foreign students can amplify China’s narrative in its push for soft power

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China-Middle East relations

Why China is staying on the sidelines of the US-Iran conflict

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Munich Security Conference

As transatlantic divorce plays out in Munich, China enjoys the silence

For long, China was a magnet for America’s rhetorical aggression. Now, it is the Europeans who are under fire.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addresses a session of the Munich Security Conference on February 14. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Why the collapse of the last US-Russia nuclear treaty matters for China

Analysts warn expiry of New Start could trigger vicious circle and three-way arms race between Beijing, Washington and Moscow.

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SCMP Highlights

Open Questions | How Trump ‘stunned’ China; ‘Western hegemony is over’: 12 interviews from 2025

From acclaimed academics and writers to influential economists and policymakers, here are some of our best Open Questions interviews of the year.

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US-China relations

Will Trump’s battleship plan deter China or is it just a pipe dream?

Donald Trump unveils new class of ship meant to ‘inspire fear in America’s enemies’, but analysts say the initiative faces huge hurdles.

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US President Donald Trump announces plans for a new class of warships bearing his name at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday. Photo: AFP
China-Russia relations

Missile defence in focus as China, Russia generals pledge deeper cooperation

Zhang Youxia and Russian counterpart discuss collaboration ‘blueprint’ in Moscow as US pushes Golden Dome, nuclear weapons testing.

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Japan

Japanese yen weakens to 9‑month low, hits 155 to US dollar amid uncertainties

Stocks and bond market slump as investors fret over expansionary fiscal plans, fading US rate-cut bets, and a China-Japan diplomatic row.

China's military weapons

Will China’s new aircraft carrier tilt the power balance in the western Pacific?

The Fujian is the PLA Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier and it is expected to be used to project global power.

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China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, was commissioned on Wednesday at a port in Sanya, Hainan province. Photo: Xinhua
China's military weapons

China’s next 5-year plan aims to narrow nuclear gap with US and Russia: analysts

Beijing’s proposed national blueprint links strategic forces with the global balance for the first time.

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China has a series of nuclear-capable weapons at its disposal. Photo: Xinhua
US-China trade war

A ‘fantastic deal’ or more tariffs? Why US-China trade talks face uncertainty

President Trump’s mostly optimistic remarks seen signalling desire for a deal, but some analysts still question whether one will manifest in the near term.

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US-China relations

Will China be a lower US defence priority? A new strategy report will soon tell

The Pentagon is preparing a National Defence Strategy that might point to a change in American tack.

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US-China relations

Why homeward shift by Pentagon may signal US decline in ‘bad news’ for Taiwan

US Defence Department officials have reportedly called for prioritising domestic and regional threats over countering China.

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Members of the South Carolina National Guard patrol along the National Mall, in Washington last week. Photo: AP
China's military weapons

Could China’s hi-tech military display help it surpass Russia in arms sales?

China is poised to gain bigger share of global weapons exports, but entering markets with US ties is a challenge, analysts say.

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China’s YJ-21 anti-ship missiles are displayed during a military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
China's military weapons

China flexes deterrence muscle with new missile line-up in military parade

The PLA appears to have a nuclear triad, with land, sea and air arsenal.

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China's military weapons

China parades statecraft and hardware as world faces ‘critical’ choices

From the rostrum overlooking Tiananmen Square, Beijing makes a diplomatic stand for a multipolar world.

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US-China relations

US debuts hypersonic missile in Australia. Is it a deterrent against China?

Chinese analysts say Washington is showing the importance of US-Australia relationship, but missile system unlikely to affect China.

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US soldiers give a capabilities brief on the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon System in the Northern Territory, Australia, on July 9 as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 25. It is the first operational employment of the Dark Eagle system outside the continental US. Photo: Handout
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