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The Power of Ports: China’s Maritime March
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Sam Beatson.

3 Areas of Opportunity for the US-India Relationship
By Manpreet Singh Anand
Key priorities for the Trump administration as it engages with India.

Did Trump Get Something Out of Xi in Exchange for Affirming 'One China'?
By Ankit Panda
“The president always gets something.”

How Trump's 'Historic' Defense Spending Proposal Could Affect Asia
By Ankit Panda
The Trump White House has big league plans for the U.S. military.

High-Ranking Chinese Envoy Visits Trump's Washington: What's on the Agenda?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Details are scarce about Yang Jiechi's trip to the United States.

Trump, Taiwan, and the ‘One China’ Policy
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jonathan Sullivan.

After Trump-Xi Call, US-China Interactions Expand, But Direction Remains Unclear
By Ankit Panda
Trump's affirmation of the United States' 'one China' policy has allowed for more high-level U.S.-China activity.

The Future of NGOs in US-China Relations
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Travis Tanner.

President Trump: Implications for Sri Lanka
By Barana Waidyatilake and Dinusha Panditaratne
What Trump's general philosophy and approach to Asia will mean for small states like Sri Lanka.

Shanghai to Silicon Valley: California in US-China Relations
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Matt Sheehan.

Two Weeks In, Trump Administration Remains Relatively Quiet on US-China Relations
By Ankit Panda
U.S.-China interactions since Trump's inauguration have been slow-moving and quiet.