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Ethan Paul

Why this Biden-Xi Summit won't be good enough
Asia-Pacific

Why this Biden-Xi Summit won't be good enough

The administration’s approach — ‘intense diplomacy' with ‘intense competition’ — may be the set-up for failure.

Why China has been ghosting Biden
Asia-Pacific

Why China has been ghosting Biden

With each passing day, the gap between each other's interpretation of 'consensus' on Taiwan grows more apparent and irreconcilable.

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Asia-Pacific

White House promises 'intensification' of China engagement after Biden-Xi meeting

There were few tangible outcomes, but efforts to tamp down tensions made this first face-to-face worth it.

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Asia-Pacific

Biden-Xi summit seeks to avoid 'clash of the titans' moment

Tensions are reaching a fever pitch, but there seems to be interest on both sides in ratcheting it down. The question is, can they?

Biden chooses to keep Trump China tariffs right where they are
Asia-Pacific

Biden chooses to keep Trump China tariffs right where they are

The announcement comes with a US pledge to engage in 'a new, holistic, and pragmatic approach' to Beijing's trade practices.