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Modi Xi
Asia-Pacific

Biden's vaunted 'allies & partners' have their own ideas

A series of events show how countries like India and Japan may be seeking more independence from the American-led order

 Shigeru Ishiba
Asia-Pacific

Election leaves Japan in a mess

However a coalition is achieved, China hawks will still dominate in Tokyo

The tightening Pacific web: A move toward Asian NATO?
Asia-Pacific

The tightening Pacific web: A move toward Asian NATO?

Biden administration aims to reinforce hub-and-spoke model for U.S. supremacy in the Indo-Pacific.

Japan's new PM may have a bone to pick with the US
Asia-Pacific

Japan's new PM may have a bone to pick with the US

Shigeru Ishiba views the relationship as 'asymmetrical' — with Washington largely dictating Tokyo's foreign policy

China hawks dominate pool for Japan’s next prime minister
Asia-Pacific

China hawks dominate pool for Japan’s next prime minister

Only one candidate favors engaging Beijing, and he has the fewest US ties


US, Japanese lawmakers ask Biden for diplomacy on Taiwan
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US, Japanese lawmakers ask Biden for diplomacy on Taiwan

Progressives in both countries are warning of conflict with China