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Singapore-flagged Cargo Vessel Collides With Baltimore’s Key Bridge, Bringing It Down
By Lea Skene
Singapore’s port authority pledged to cooperate in the investigation into what is expected to be a “mass casualty event.”
The US Must Respond to Hong Kong’s New Security Law
By Sunny Cheung
The U.S. must safeguard its nationals and business interests in Hong Kong as well as reevaluate the city’s status on the international stage.
Blinken Underscores ‘Ironclad’ Support for the Philippines as It Clashes With China in Disputed Sea
By Jim Gomez
While in Manila, Blinken reiterated that the U.S. is obligated to defend the Philippines if Filipino forces, ships, or aircraft come under an armed attack anywhere in the South China Sea.
US Lawmakers See TikTok as China’s Tool, Even as It Distances Itself From Beijing
By Didi Tang
A new bill threatens the app’s survival and casts a spotlight on the quandary that many private Chinese companies have found themselves in.
The China Policy Gap Between Biden and Trump Is Bigger Than You Think
By Jiachen Shi
Rhetorically, the two presidential candidates hit many of the same notes. But in practice they have approached competition with China very differently.
US Firms Set to Invest $1 Billion in Philippines, Commerce Secretary Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The Biden administration is hoping to elevate economic relations with Manila to keep step with the recent enhancement of security ties.
Biden Orders US Investigation of National Security Risks Posed by Chinese-Made ‘Smart Cars’
By Matthew Daly
The probe could lead to new regulations aimed at preventing China from using sophisticated technology in electric vehicles to track drivers and their personal information.
Meet the Men Now Spearheading China-US Climate Diplomacy
By Chris Qihan Zou
What does the reshuffle of their respective climate envoys mean for the future of China-U.S. climate engagement?
In Southeast Asia, the US Should Talk Loudly About Immigration
By David Hutt
Washington ought to be doing more to attract the region’s best and brightest.
Winning the China-US Narrative Competition in Southeast Asia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington needs to invest more in telling its story to win the regional battle for hearts and minds.
Why the US and China Should Work Together to Solve the Global Scam Crisis
By Jan Santiago and Alvin Camba
Both nations have a shared interest in cracking down on online "pig butchering schemes." It could show that the two nations can still work together for mutual benefit.
A Murdered Ambassador, a Closed Embassy: The Tragic History of US Diplomacy in Afghanistan
By Freshta Jalalzai
As the U.S. debates the fate of its embassy in Kabul, it's worth remembering the broader context of Afghanistan-U.S. diplomatic relations – including the murder of Ambassador Dubs in 1979.