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Asia-Pacific

Congress’s fixation with China’s ‘malign influence’ undermines Americans’ civil liberties and security

The Strategic Competition Act purports to oppose anti-Asian racism but its provisions would actually contribute to it.

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Asia-Pacific

Stability in the Taiwan Strait at risk under 'Strategic Competition Act'

The second installment in our series exploring Senate measures that could set the US on a course of cold war with China.

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Asia-Pacific

Kerry's China climate talks should focus on coal consumption

Carbon emissions could be the strongest area of cooperation for the two countries but also the toughest to come to terms with.

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Asia-Pacific

US should stop using naval operations to impose 'international order'

Using the military to accuse Asian countries of violating the law of the sea is probably not the best way to win friends and allies.