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U.S. Congress
Invite to President Tsai From US Senators Met With Cautious Skepticism in Taiwan
By Nick Aspinwall
Prominent observers and scholars are worried now is not the time to push for a radical paradigm shift in the unofficial U.S.-Taiwan relationship.
Why Speaker Pelosi Should Invite President Tsai Ing-wen Before Congress
By Gerrit van der Wees
And why that invitation should signal a US policy change toward normalization.
Why a Democratic House Is Not Good News for China
By Xie Tao
Most midterm elections don't have a significant impact on U.S.-China relations. 2018 could be an exception.
The Taiwan Travel Act in Context
By Gerrit van der Wees
As the United States rethinks its approach to China, it's time to also reimagine relations with Taiwan.
US Senate Votes to Give Chinese Embassy a New Address: 1 Liu Xiaobo Plaza
By Shannon Tiezzi
A small but telling example of US election politicking affecting the U.S.-China relationship.
US Congress Close to Passing New Sanctions on North Korea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed a bill calling for tough new sanctions that could impact China as well.
98-1: The US Senate Wants a Say in the Iran Deal
By Ankit Panda
With the Senate's 98-1 backing, it looks like Congress will have a say in any final Iran deal.
Toward a Stronger US-Japan Alliance
By J. Randy Forbes and K. Michael Conaway
The United States' alliance with Japan can grow stronger still.
What a Republican-Controlled Senate Means for India
By Alyssa Ayres
The Modi government is likely to see a U.S. Congress engaged in India relations, with caveats.
A HASC Chairman for the Asian Century
By Zachary Keck
J. Randy Forbes is the best choice for the next Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.
US Congress Takes Hard-Line Stance on China's Maritime Disputes
By Shannon Tiezzi
At a US congressional hearing, members denounced China's actions in disputed maritime regions.
The TPP's Not Dead Yet (But It's Close)
By Shannon Tiezzi
A group in Congress is trying to revive interest in TPP, but it might be too little, too late.