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US maintains military grip over ‘sovereign’ Pacific island states
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US maintains military grip over ‘sovereign’ Pacific island states

In exchange for grants, these states give Washington veto power over defense pacts and diplomatic relations with other countries

Congress to return on a anti-China jag, and more
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Congress to return on a anti-China jag, and more

There are mere weeks left in the session and major elections. Don't expect a ton, save for political bluster.

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Asia-Pacific

Has Biden's China chip war backfired?

Huawei, which was a target of the previous administration, too, appears to have roared back with success.

Second Thomas Shoal
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US Admiral: US escorts for Philippine ships 'reasonable'

Manila's tensions with China are bad enough without Washington's intrusion in the South China Sea skirmishes

Why can't we just let American & Chinese scientists get along?
Asia-Pacific

Why can't we just let American & Chinese scientists get along?

The Science and Technology Agreement is a 45-year-old cornerstone of cooperation, but some in Washington want to kill it

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Asia-Pacific

Managing low expectations: Jake Sullivan's big trip to China

Don't expect a lot of tangible outcomes from the national security advisor's first official visit to Beijing