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Ron DeSantis Brings US China Policy Into the Culture Wars
June 07, 2023

Ron DeSantis Brings US China Policy Into the Culture Wars

By Jiachen Shi
His strategy of framing China-U.S. competition within an ideological and cultural narrative allows DeSantis to differentiate himself from former President Donald Trump.

Senior US, Chinese Diplomats Hold ‘Candid’ Talks to Avoid Escalation of Tensions
June 06, 2023

Senior US, Chinese Diplomats Hold ‘Candid’ Talks to Avoid Escalation of Tensions

By Simina Mistreanu
Daniel Kritenbrink, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, is the most senior U.S. official confirmed to have visited China since the spy balloon incident.
The Case for a US Digital Trade Deal in IPEF – and Why It’s an Uphill Battle
June 05, 2023

The Case for a US Digital Trade Deal in IPEF – and Why It’s an Uphill Battle

By Kevin Chen
With China poised to enter the conversation, it’s critical for Washington to overcome internal obstacles and negotiation troubles to leave its mark on digital trade rules. 

The Big Hole in the Biden Administration’s Economic Diplomacy
May 24, 2023

The Big Hole in the Biden Administration’s Economic Diplomacy

By Paul Nadeau
With little leverage to pursue legally binding trade deals, the Biden administration is forced to resort to economic unilateralism.

Despite Biden’s Absence, US Makes Inroads With Pacific Islands
May 23, 2023

Despite Biden’s Absence, US Makes Inroads With Pacific Islands

By Nick Perry and Shannon Tiezzi
President Biden had to cancel his trip to the Pacific Island country, so Secretary of State Blinken oversaw the signing of new deals with Papua New Guinea, Micronesia, and Palau.

The TikTok Ban Is Mired in a Stalemate in US Congress
May 18, 2023

The TikTok Ban Is Mired in a Stalemate in US Congress

By Jiachen Shi
The idea of a TikTok ban may seem to have bipartisan support, but that belies the complicated political calculations going on behind the scenes.

Facing Pressure From China, Can the US Recreate Silicon Valley?
May 18, 2023

Facing Pressure From China, Can the US Recreate Silicon Valley?

By Charles Mok
The Biden administration’s plan to establish tech hubs across the U.S. can only succeed with effective private-public-academic partnership.
Biden, Modi Seek to Deepen Their Bonds, But Geopolitical Friendships Have Limits
May 16, 2023

Biden, Modi Seek to Deepen Their Bonds, But Geopolitical Friendships Have Limits

By Josh Boak and Ashok Sharma
Like many geopolitical friendships, things are complicated between the world's largest economy (the U.S.) and its most populous nation (India).

The US and Japan as G7 Champions of Health and Democracy
May 11, 2023

The US and Japan as G7 Champions of Health and Democracy

By Kazuyo Kato and Mark P. Lagon
Washington and Tokyo can contribute conclusively to global governance in the service of peace, prosperity, and pluralism.

How the APEC San Francisco Summit Can Set the Tone for US Engagement in Asia
May 09, 2023

How the APEC San Francisco Summit Can Set the Tone for US Engagement in Asia

By Justin Kwan
The U.S. should focus on developing a roadmap for cooperation to enhance regional security, promoting people-to-people partnerships, and serving underrepresented communities in international trade. 

China Tells US to ‘Reflect Deeply’ Over Downturn in Ties
May 09, 2023

China Tells US to ‘Reflect Deeply’ Over Downturn in Ties

By Associated Press
China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang met U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns for a discussion of the “icy” relationship.
Latin and South America Are a Key to the United States’ Critical Minerals Puzzle 
May 05, 2023

Latin and South America Are a Key to the United States’ Critical Minerals Puzzle 

By Sam Howell
The U.S. depends on China for critical minerals, the backbone of the digital economy and modern military power. 

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