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Uyghur Biodata Collection in China
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Darren Byler.

Don't Look to Trump's National Security Strategy for Hints on Where US Asia Policy Is Headed
By Ankit Panda
It does appear, though, that there's a path of confrontation ahead for the United States and China.

The US National Security Strategy: Implications for the Indo-Pacific
By Yuki Tatsumi
The Trump administration makes clear the Indo-Pacific is at the top of its strategic agenda.

Trump Administration Nominates Experienced Diplomat for Top Asia Spot at US State Department
By Ankit Panda
Susan Thornton, an experienced career diplomat, may become the United States' top Asia diplomat.

America's Overlooked Pacific Island Partners
By Scott Leis
The U.S. is finally taking a more overt interest in the strategic importance of the Freely Associated States.

China in Eastern Europe: Poland's Perspective
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Marcin Jaskuła.

Getting Energy Right in US China Policy
By Ashley Feng and Sagatom Saha
The U.S. energy sector will be central to any economic compromise or confrontation between Washington and Beijing.

Rex Tillerson Wants Talk With North Korea 'Without Precondition'. So What?
By Ankit Panda
Tillerson simply lacks the credibility to communicate the Trump administration's preferred North Korea policy.

China’s Digital Economy: E-Commerce Consumption Trends
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Winston Wenyuan Ma.

George Kennan’s Other Long Telegram — About the Far East
By Francis P. Sempa
The author of Cold War containment recommended U.S. retrenchment across the board in Asia.

China’s Media Market Competition
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Kecheng Fang.

China’s Political Culture: Assessing ‘Xi Jinping Thought’
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Chongyi Feng.