Asia-Pacific
Why China is playing it cool amid Trump's chaos
As the US kicks up dirt in Venezuela, Iran, and Greenland, Beijing is choosing strategic patience over confrontation
January 27, 2026
As the US kicks up dirt in Venezuela, Iran, and Greenland, Beijing is choosing strategic patience over confrontation
A decision at the center of geopolitical tensions and the president's pledge to 'take back' canal shipping facilities from Beijing is expected any day
Today’s announcement came as lawmakers were meeting to discuss how Beijing's AI progress was a threat to US national security
There is a right way and a dumb way to show US support for the island. China's moves since the announcement indicates which is which.
There is a reason US strategic ambiguity has worked for 40 years
ROK parliamentarian says Seoul will need to 'de-risk' not only from Beijing, but also from Washington
