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US NSA Sullivan to Visit Tokyo for Talks With Japan, Philippines, South Korea Officials

US NSA Sullivan to Visit Tokyo for Talks With Japan, Philippines, South Korea Officials

By Aamer Madhani
Just before U.S. Secretary of State Blinken heads to China, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will meet with U.S. allies in the region.
US Secretary of State Blinken Poised to Finally Make His China Trip

US Secretary of State Blinken Poised to Finally Make His China Trip

By Shannon Tiezzi
Over four months after a previously planned trip was canceled due to “balloon-gate,” Antony Blinken is reportedly heading to Beijing.

Ron DeSantis Brings US China Policy Into the Culture Wars

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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. 

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