Asia-Pacific
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
October 28, 2025
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
Trump announces largely one-way trade deals with Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand, and also takes credit for another peace agreement.
While the Trump administration is bombing, cutting aid and imposing tariffs, Beijing has been quietly forging trade ties all over the region.
Rep. Adam Smith recently led a congressional delegation with a wild idea: Visiting Beijing and talking to Chinese leaders
LDP leader Sanae Takaichi could use a primer on deterrence and the best way to help defend Taiwan without provoking a war
While the Taliban have of course objected, Russia and China would have something to say too