Source: South China Morning PostThe rapid deterioration in US-China relations has made most small and medium-sized countries anxious. As if grappling with the devastating impact of Covid-19 was not enough, they are also increasingly sandwiched between the two great powers. Washington essentially tells them “you are either with us or with China” while Beijing uses economic coercion against those who adopt positions it deems unfriendly – case in point, Australia.
Most countries, including those under the US security umbrella,…Read More