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The shortsighted US-Japan-South Korea military pact
Asia-Pacific

The shortsighted US-Japan-South Korea military pact

The nations are demonstrating their commitment to security against China and North Korea, but maybe too much

Blinken goes to China to maintain the illusion of stability
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Blinken goes to China to maintain the illusion of stability

Washington and Beijing will have to do more than stand for photo-ops if they want to stave off the march toward conflict

House China hawk lights a match on his way out the door
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House China hawk lights a match on his way out the door

Retiring Rep Mike Gallagher led the committee targeting the Chinese Communist Party and is now calling for a 'new cold war'

Risks are higher than ever for US- China cyber war
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Risks are higher than ever for US- China cyber war

As Beijing's capabilities grow, both sides need to establish trust and a dialogue for real crisis management

Japan debuts as a weapons exporter
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Japan debuts as a weapons exporter

Tokyo, once committed to a degree of pacifism, is going all in to counter China

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The trilateral summit is all about China

Experts say the meetings risk further ratcheting up tensions in the Pacific