An aerial photo taken in January this year shows a Chinese navy formation, including the aircraft carrier Liaoning (centre), during military drills in the South China Sea. Picture: AFP
Debra Killalea, National Interest: Five predictions for China in 2017
CHINA will not be intimidated by Donald Trump as its ambitions to become a stronger military power look set to grow even further this year.
This is just one of the predictions forecast by academics and experts from the University of Sydney who spell out what issues the Asian powerhouse is likely to face in 2017.
From military disputes to economic issues, Beijing faces a number of challenges over the coming months.
China’s relationship with the Philippines will be tested as will its relationship with its northeast Asian neighbours, according to experts.
Ashley Townshend, an expert in US-China relations, predicted ongoing developments in the South China Sea will be a bone of contention between the US and China in the coming months.
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WNU Editor: The number one priority for the Chinese government (besides national security and the supremacy of the Communist Party) has been the economy. President Trump is challenging the status quo when it comes to trade with China …. and this (in the eyes of the Chinese) will put everything at risk. How to respond is being debated and discussed in Beijing, and I predict that they will still be debating this by the end of 2017 when the U.S. will start to put real pressure on this issue.
