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US Climate Envoy John Kerry Is in China for Talks
By Associated Press
Kerry was the first Cabinet-level official from the Biden administration to visit China. Now he’s back after a nearly two-year gap.
Start With Steel: An Opportunity for China-US Climate Cooperation
By Ray Cai
The U.S. and China might have a real, once-in-a-generation opportunity to cooperate on decarbonizing one of the world’s most polluting industries.
North Korea’s Ambassador Blames US for Regional Tensions in Rare UN Security Council Appearance
By Edith M. Lederer
Amb. Kim Song defended North Korea’s recent long-range missile test-flight as a legitimate exercise of the North's right to self-defense.
This Week in Asia: July 14, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
In China-US Relations, Trust Is Valuable but Unattainable
By Denny Roy
Whether because of deception or misinterpretation, the Chinese and U.S. governments do not believe each other’s assurances.
China, Russia Target Western Financial System With Propaganda and Disinformation
By Kyle Walter and Hamsini Hariharan
As multipolar ambitions persist, the Western financial system has become a prime target of both Chinese and Russian disinformation campaigns.
China-based Hackers Breached Government and Individual Email Accounts, Microsoft Says
By Zen Soo
Microsoft said a group, dubbed Storm-0558, gained access to email accounts linked to 25 organizations, including Western European government agencies.
Taking Stock of Kyrgyzstan-US Relations With Amb. Lesslie Viguerie
By Catherine Putz
The Diplomat’s Managing Editor Catherine Putz had a recent conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Lesslie Viguerie about the state of relations.
China or the US: Pakistan’s Choice
By Furqan Khan
A strategic courtship with China is necessary, but Pakistan also needs the U.S. to address its economic and security challenges.
US Foreign Policy: Between Revenge and Mercy
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Prof. Zachary Shore.
A Weak Putin Is India’s Worst Nightmare
By Mohamed Zeeshan
It would force Indian dependence on the United States for diplomatic and military support, which New Delhi would like to avoid.
Can US High-tech Restrictions on China Succeed?
By Bates Gill and Konrad Lee
U.S. export controls on China are set to tighten further, but will create many challenges, including in relations with Washington’s European and Asian allies.