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Republicans may find they can best pursue two top agenda items – contain China and cripple Biden – by intertwining them.

The Lithuanian delegation in particular drew parallels between the threat they face from Russia and the threat Taiwan faces from China.

In 2019, before the pandemic, around 11 million Chinese visited Thailand each year. 

Alluding to the two countries' territorial dispute in the South China Sea, Marcos said he looks forward to discussing bilateral and regional political and security issues.

Japan and Germany rediscovered their geopolitical voice in 2022, making parallel efforts to develop more assertive national security postures. 

What trends and events shaped the region in 2022?

In October, the U.S. passed sweeping new export controls on China. It has not been as easy for the United States to gain buy-in as some in Washington expected.

To effectively mitigate the influence of Huawei and other Chinese tech giants in Africa, the U.S. must position itself as a willing and reliable alternative partner.

Various Chinese media reports on the Tawang clash suggest that Beijing is determined to accelerate the frequency of border standoffs.

The recent unrest in several Chinese cities is “a big deal,” Ai acknowledges. But he calls for “realistic thinking” about the protests.

Stockpiles of wrongs don’t make a human right.

China’s top leadership changes reflect the prioritization of space, science, and technology.