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House Speaker Drama Will Plunge US China Policy Into Uncertainty

House Speaker Drama Will Plunge US China Policy Into Uncertainty

By Jiachen Shi
Kevin McCarthy's ouster – and the rising power of the Freedom Caucus – will intensify internal divisions on China policy.

Washington’s Averted Shutdown, Divided House, and Concerned Allies

Washington’s Averted Shutdown, Divided House, and Concerned Allies

By Nigel Li
The current political turmoil is a worrying sign not just for America’s European allies, but also those in Asia.
Underneath the Bipartisan Meeting with Tsai Lurks McCarthy’s Partisan Agenda

Underneath the Bipartisan Meeting with Tsai Lurks McCarthy’s Partisan Agenda

By Jiachen Shi
Despite emphasizing his commitment to bipartisanship, Kevin McCarthy’s current top priority is promoting partisan legislation and cementing Republicans as tough on China. 

China Says Military Drills Are a ‘Serious Warning’; Taiwan Denounces ‘Overreaction’

China Says Military Drills Are a ‘Serious Warning’; Taiwan Denounces ‘Overreaction’

By Associated Press
China launched military drills encircling Taiwan after President Tsai Ing-wen met with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during a stopover visit to California.

As Taiwan’s Tsai Begins Overseas Tour, China Threatens to Retaliate if She Meets US House Speaker

As Taiwan’s Tsai Begins Overseas Tour, China Threatens to Retaliate if She Meets US House Speaker

By Associated Press
Taiwan’s president will visit Guatemala and Belize – with stopovers in New York and Los Angeles on her way to and from Central America.

Did Taiwan Call off Another US House Speaker Visit?

Did Taiwan Call off Another US House Speaker Visit?

By Brian Hioe
A scoop from Financial Times says that Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has instead asked to meet Kevin McCarthy during a stopover visit to California.

What the Partisan Conflict Over Ilhan Omar Means for China-US Relations

What the Partisan Conflict Over Ilhan Omar Means for China-US Relations

By Jiachen Shi
Omar – and other progressive Democrats – seem to be pivoting toward a harder line stance on China as they come under Republican fire.
Will Kevin McCarthy’s GOP Finally Make China a Partisan Issue?

Will Kevin McCarthy’s GOP Finally Make China a Partisan Issue?

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

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