Taiwan is ‘most important’ issue in China-US ties, Xi Tells Trump
Chinese readout says Xi urged caution on US arms sales to Taiwan as Trump pledged dialogue to keep bilateral relations positive and stable. Read More Here
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What the 2025 National Security Strategy Means for Asia
The MAGA revolution in U.S. foreign policy brings good news and bad. Read More Here
China’s Politburo pledges action to account for trade ‘struggles’ in 2026
The decision-making body’s phrasing on the international trade environment suggests a cautious stance next year despite US truce. Read More Here
Secret Xi Letter Revived India Ties After Trump Tariff Barrage
Beijing began a quiet outreach to India in March when US President Donald Trump was ratcheting up his trade war with China. Read More Here
What Kind of Great Power Will India Be?
Debating New Delhi’s grand strategy. Read More Here
Xi Orders China’s Biggest Military Reorganization Since 2015
Move follows the ouster of several top military figures in ‘23; Strategic Support Force dissolves as new unit takes its place. Read More Here
China’s king-of-the-hill status shaky as offshore exploration diversifies rare earth supply chain
As more countries find caches of rare earth minerals, China’s status as the world’s top exporter is being challenged. Read More Here
Global Economy Remains Resilient Despite Uneven Growth, Challenges Ahead
Policymakers should prioritize steps toward greater economic resilience such as strengthening government finances and revitalizing economic growth prospects. Read More Here
The Western fight against the tide of history
Catastrophic policy may be blamed on a lack of self-awareness, or the belief that the world sees the West the way the West sees itself. Read More Here
Moody’s reminds China’s pain will be widely shared
China’s slowing growth and unresolved property crisis are putting wider Asia-Pacific at risk as contagion fears spread. Read More Here
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