Richard McGregor

How will Japan's new leader handle growing China-US tensions?

After years warning others to be wary of Beijing, Tokyo is now adopting a low profile

Beijing changes global governance in its own image rather than the other way around

Foreign policy hawks concede that current strategy is winning China no new friends

Scott Morrison needs to study Shinzo Abe's resolve

Western business and political leaders now reject Beijing's enticements

Politicians avoid arousing voter concern despite Huawei and South China Sea disputes

Japan once reformed its economy in response to US demands, but China is different

Canberra may lack resources to resist Beijing's expansionist drive

Washington risks losing Asian allies by cutting back its economic ties with Beijing

Beijing will not forget Malaysian premier's barbed attack on Belt and Road