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Donald Trump
Asia-Pacific

What did the US and China just agree to exactly?

A vague new trade deal revives stalled negotiations, but with lingering mutual mistrust, stability remains elusive

China Navy
Asia-Pacific

Three reasons why China can't afford to invade Taiwan

From microchips to maritime trade, the stakes make military action an economic gamble Beijing can’t take

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
Asia-Pacific

Will Trump choose deal or discord with China?

The president finally had his call with Xi Jinping, and a meeting is set today to hash things out with top officials in London.

US navy shield of the republic
Military Industrial Complex

The US Navy's five roads to ruin

The establishment wants you to believe it's all about the number of ships but the rot runs much deeper, which can lead to delusional strategy

Shangri-La Dialogue Hegseth
QiOSK

Hegseth: The US will remain an Indo-Pacific power

Secretary of Defense told the Shangri La Dialogue that America won't leave, but it won't provoke or wage ideological war either

To Lam Xi Jinping
Asia-Pacific

An unexpected pawn: Vietnam's key role in Trump's trade war

Facing steep US tariffs and rising Chinese assertiveness, Hanoi has responded with a careful balancing act