Analysis
Is Xi Jinping overplaying his hand against the world?
To many observers, it can seem as if China is picking fights with almost everyone. But what is its end-game?
James KyngeA widely circulated cartoon by Paresh Nath, an Indian artist, captures the mood of how many people in the region view Beijing’s recent behaviour. It shows China hurling huge iron wrecking balls into targets across Asia.
Hong Kong takes a direct hit. Australia and Taiwan get clobbered. A glum looking soldier on the Indian border puts up an unconvincing resistance.
Financial Times
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