Phill Hynes

Phill Hynes is a regional risk analyst based in Hong Kong specialising in international geopolitics.

Phill's recent articles

Heres what the U.S. is doing to prepare for war in Asia

Heres what the U.S. is doing to prepare for war in Asia

Preparations for the United States to launch a war against China are far more advanced than many people realise. And when you look at just how much work has been done, it no longer looks like a matter of if, but more of a question of when.

The revolution industry and how the Hong Kong police were targeted

The revolution industry and how the Hong Kong police were targeted

Professional destabilisersworked with activists for years to distort reality in Hong Kong, writes Phill Hynes. And theres a specific reason why the destruction of the reputation of the citys police became a key target.

Ukraine today, Taiwan tomorrow? Probably not.

Ukraine today, Taiwan tomorrow? Probably not.

Ukraine has just been figuratively and metaphorically played to advance to the next stage of the big game Taiwan. China is being goaded by the US but President Xi will be smarter than President Putin.

Taiwan tension is latest stage of a precision-engineered plan

Taiwan tension is latest stage of a precision-engineered plan

The US and its allies are trying to push Beijing into overstepping its own red lines in a long game that includes the Hong Kong protests.

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