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Asia-Pacific

US-China trade war: Escalate to de-escalate to escalate?

Even if Trump lowers tariff heat he says he wants to force the rest of the world to choose one team or the other

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Asia-Pacific

Vietnam's fortunes actually take a dramatic turn, and not for worst

For the US, maintaining robust relations with Hanoi are paramount for maintaining influence in the South China Sea

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Asia-Pacific

Targeting China, Biden fires a big tech salvo at the entire world

The administration divides the globe, putting both friends and adversaries into tiers slated for new chip export restrictions

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Washington Politics

Trump loves tariffs but expect a more complicated trade policy

The incoming president is filling his team with repatriators, decouplers, and derailers when it comes to China and the world

New China port in Peru is about growth, but the sky is not falling
Asia-Pacific

New China port in Peru is about growth, but the sky is not falling

In fact, a rational look at what’s happening economically might inspire a silver lining

Banning Chinese cars is dangerous and self-defeating
Asia-Pacific

Banning Chinese cars is dangerous and self-defeating

The Biden administration issued the new rule citing national security concerns without providing any evidence