James Mayger

(Feb 19): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) faulted China’s economic policies for causing waste at home and damage abroad and called for a reorientation by Beijing to embrace a model based on domestic consumer spending. “Transitioning to a consumption... See more

(Feb 6): Australia and Indonesia’s leaders signed a security deal on Friday, one of a series of agreements that Canberra has secured with neighbouring countries to reinforce ties and limit China’s influence in the region. At a signing ceremony, President ... See more

(Feb 4): Australia plans to sell more than 60 buildings and other properties across the country to help fund the current major expansion of defence capabilities, with the government estimating the sales could generate A$3 billion (RM8.28 billion). The pro... See more

China’s population is shrinking at a pace not seen in decades — a stark reversal for a country long defined by its sheer demographic scale. After losing its crown as the world’s most populous nation to India in 2023, official figures show that in 2025 Chi... See more

なぜ中国は高市発言に怒っているのか､そもそも解釈に相違－QuickTake ジェームズ・メーガ- 中国は台湾が不可分の領土と主張、日本はこれを「十分理解し尊重」 - こうした曖昧さへの中国の容認姿勢は後退、台湾統一は共産党の悲願 日本の高市早苗首相が今月行った台湾有事に関する国会答弁を巡り、中国との対立が深まっている。高市氏の発言は、仮定の安全保障上の緊急事態について単に説明しただけのように見えたが、中国側はこの発言を越えてはならない一線を越えたと受け止めた。 中国はその後、経済・外交両面で報復措置を取り... See more