The Expat Edge

China Responds to Balikatan 2026: What PLA Naval Drills Near Taiwan Mean for Expat Portfolios in Asia

China Responds to Balikatan 2026: What PLA Naval Drills Near Taiwan Mean for Expat Portfolios in Asia

Published on: 05/05/2026

China launched PLA naval exercises near Taiwan in direct response to Balikatan 2026, led by the Type 055 destroyer Zunyi. Here's what the Taiwan Strait tail risk means for expat portfolios in Singapore and Malaysia.

Beijing's Olive Branch: What China's Taiwan Peace Package Means for Expat Portfolios in Asia

Beijing's Olive Branch: What China's Taiwan Peace Package Means for Expat Portfolios in Asia

Published on: 13/04/2026

Beijing's 10-point Taiwan package and the Xi-KMT summit signal the first real cross-strait de-escalation in years. Here's what it means for expat portfolios and careers in Asia.