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U.S.-China Relations
How to Sell Arms to Taiwan
By Dan Altman
The U.S. can sell arms to Taiwan, but it should adopt salami tactics to avoid alarming China.
Evaluating the 'Rebalance to Asia': Interview With J. Stapleton Roy
By Shannon Tiezzi, Yuan Xunhui, and Zhang Juan
A look back at the major developments in U.S. Asia policy under President Obama.
China's Climate Change Chief on Trump: Wise Leaders Don't Resist Global Trends
By Catherine Putz
As Paris agreement goes into force later this week, the world wonders if the next U.S. president will withdraw from it.
Discussing China and Global Norms with Rosemary Foot
By Maurits Elen
Rosemary Foot, Professor at Oxford University, on China’s ability to influence global norms.
Where Is Duterte’s Foreign Policy Going? A Chinese Perspective
By Ge Hongliang and Chen Dingding
Duterte is a skillful realist and knows how to appropriately balance between China and the United States.
South China Sea: US Navy Destroyer Asserts Freedom of Navigation in Paracel Islands
By Ankit Panda
The FONOP is the first to take place since a July ruling on China's claims in the South China Sea.
A Japanese Perspective on Hangzhou G20
By Shin Kawashima
China needs to demonstrate “reciprocity” if it wishes to act as a superpower.
John F. Lehman, Former US Secretary of the Navy, on the South China Sea
By Constantin Wangenheim
John F. Lehman, former U.S. secretary of the navy, speaks to The Diplomat on U.S. strategy in the South China Sea.
Cybersecurity in US Asia Policy
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Herbert S. Lin.
China Building on Scarborough Shoal? Don't Hold Your Breath.
By Shannon Tiezzi
For diplomatic and strategic reasons, now is not the time for Beijing to make such a risky move.
The Presidential Politics of US China Policy
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Julian Chang.
It's Been 120 Days Since the Last South China Sea FONOP. So What?
By Ankit Panda
If the United States wants FONOPs to work, they should ideally be kept to a regular schedule.