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Donald Trump Lee Jae Myung
Asia-Pacific

South Korea isn't crazy about US-led anti-China bloc

Leaders there, and the public, remain deeply wary of supporting American military operations beyond the peninsula — especially over Taiwan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Asia-Pacific

Takaichi 101: How to torpedo relations with China in a month

The brand new Japanese prime minister set off a firestorm by implying war with China if Beijing attacked Taiwan

G20 south africa
Africa

Boycott of G20 is shortsighted and hurts US just as much

By its absence, Washington cedes ground to China and Russia, which are eager to make inroads in the Global South

Trump Central Asia
Asia-Pacific

Central Asia doesn't need another great game

Trump's meeting with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan signals a turning point in US-regional relations

Xi Jinping
Asia-Pacific

Why Texas should invite Xi Jinping to a rodeo

The state's ban on interactions with Chinese leaders is baseless and counterproductive

Trump Xi Jinping
Asia-Pacific

Can Trump finally break with Biden's failed China policy?

In a much anticipated meeting, the American president and Xi Jinping agree to deescalate on tariffs, rare earth restrictions