Asia-Pacific
Taiwan is looming over this week's Trump and Xi summit
The meeting, however, offers a chance for a badly needed reset between the US and China — if they're willing to seize it
May 11, 2026
new cold war
Latin America
US: Open shipping for me but not for thee (looking at you China)
After Panama, Washington is pressuring Chile, and now especially Peru to reject a Beijing port — or else face consequences
April 28, 2026
Global Crises
The road to Beijing doesn't run through Tehran
However the Iran war unfolds, it will prove to be a strategic self-own in our great-power competition with China
March 23, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Trump vs. his China hawks
The president ushered in a bipartisan push for confrontation with Beijing in his first term. Is he now trying to usher it out?
February 11, 2026
Washington Politics
Congress and the 4 faces of China baiting bills in 2023
Congress didn’t do much this year, but members took aim at Beijing in legislation at every chance
December 27, 2023
Asia-Pacific
The lost opportunity of the Biden-Xi meeting
The leaders made some progress on reducing tensions, but a more fulsome detente remains distant.
November 16, 2023
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