Asia-Pacific
New Solomon Islands PM breaks with China, cozies up to the West
Matthew Wale is looking to reduce Beijing's influence over his strategically located Pacific country
July 02, 2026
Matthew Wale is looking to reduce Beijing's influence over his strategically located Pacific country
This lobbyist is touting his efforts to restrict Beijing's influence by convincing states they need to restrict land purchases by immigrants
Moscow is taking advantage of the opportunities unleashed by the Iran war's impact on the ASEAN states
Despite a warm summit between Xi and Kim, there are still significant strategic gaps between the two countries
Its closure may have 'permanently altered' the world's economy
Pro-Taipei advocates are enlisting members of the president's inner circle to sway his views on China
