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Trump-Xi reset could collapse under the weight of its ambition

The US president wants a 'big deal' after this week's much anticipated meeting, but taking on all the issues at once is doomed to fail

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‘America First’ meets ‘ASEAN Way’ in Kuala Lumpur

Trump announces largely one-way trade deals with Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand, and also takes credit for another peace agreement.

How US incompetence empowers China in Latin America
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How US incompetence empowers China in Latin America

While the Trump administration is bombing, cutting aid and imposing tariffs, Beijing has been quietly forging trade ties all over the region.

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Asia-Pacific

Lawmakers have an antidote for Washington's China panic

Rep. Adam Smith recently led a congressional delegation with a wild idea: Visiting Beijing and talking to Chinese leaders

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Asia-Pacific

First female Japan PM takes hawkish position on China, Taiwan

LDP leader Sanae Takaichi could use a primer on deterrence and the best way to help defend Taiwan without provoking a war

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Middle East

Why Trump won't get Afghanistan's Bagram base back

While the Taliban have of course objected, Russia and China would have something to say too