Asia-Pacific
When US left Afghanistan, China moved in. So how's it going?
Five years on, Beijing's relations with the Taliban are a study in pragmatism and patience, but not exactly as expected
August 12, 2026
Five years on, Beijing's relations with the Taliban are a study in pragmatism and patience, but not exactly as expected
If Beijing doesn't care about the wretched human toll, it should at least realize that continuing to fuel the murderous regime is undermining its own interests
The secretary of state met with officials from both countries after a fight in the South China Sea
Despite a Beltway push for confrontation, polls show that average Americans want a normal relationship with Beijing
States in the region agree that Beijing's maritime claims are extreme, but they won't join Washington in condemning them
Amid growing military tensions in East Asia, Beijing tested its first ever nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile
