Tag: US-China Relations
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Trump’s devious deal hits China’s wallet — and its influence
Introduction: a deal with wide implications Donald Trump’s latest maneuver in the international arena is drawing intense scrutiny for how it could reshape China’s financial landscape and its broader influence. The central claim is that a strategic agreement—crafted quietly, executed with political speed, and pitched as a pathway to greater leverage for the United States—could…
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Trump’s devious deal hits China’s wallet – and its influence
Introduction: A high-stakes bargain with global repercussions The latest political maneuver from former President Donald Trump has sparked a flurry of analysis across business and policy circles. While the details remain fluid, the central claim is clear: a deal touted by Trump could tighten financial pressure on China while expanding U.S. leverage on the global…
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End of Western Alliance: UK Must Be Bolder, Says Chatham House Director
Introduction: A Break in the Western Consensus The conventional security architecture often described as the Western alliance is undergoing a period of re-evaluation. In a new analysis, a director from Chatham House, Britain’s leading foreign policy thinktank, argues that the so-called end of the Western alliance compels the United Kingdom to adopt a bolder, more…
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End of Western Alliance: UK Must Be Bolder, Says Chatham House
Introduction: A new fault line in international relations When a leading thinktank editorially marks a turning point in global alliances, it reverberates beyond academia into the halls of government. Chatham House, Britain’s premier foreign policy thinktank, argues that the so-called Western alliance has entered a period of reconfiguration under a new US president and shifting…
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South Korea’s Leader Arrives in China as Global Tensions Escalate
Diplomatic Mission in a Turbulent Moment South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, arrived in China for a high-stakes meeting with President Xi Jinping, a visit set against a backdrop of rising global tensions. The trip underscores Seoul’s balancing act as it navigates the pressures of an increasingly volatile international landscape, where U.S. actions, regional security…
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The US-Taiwan Triangle: Which Assumption Is the Lie and Why It Matters
Introduction: The Triangle of Assumptions The current debate over Taiwan’s future often reduces to a simple triad of bold assertions: Xi Jinping cannot absorb Taiwan, Lai Ching-te cannot declare independence, and Donald Trump will defend Taiwan if China attacks. Analysts across the spectrum say two of these statements rest on solid ground while one rests…
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The fragile triangle: Taiwan, the US, and a dangerous lie
Introduction: A triangle built on assumptions Recent debates about Taiwan hinge on three stark assumptions: Xi Jinping cannot absorb Taiwan, Lai Ching-te cannot declare independence, and Donald Trump will defend Taiwan if China attacks. Two of these claims appear to hold, while one is a dangerous lie that could mislead policy, risk miscalculation, and raise…
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China Signals War-readiness for 2026 as Taiwan Encirclement Triggers Alarm
Overview: A Forceful Demonstration Reaches Beyond Diplomatic Channels China hasn’t formally announced it intends to wage war in 2026. Yet observers are watching a stark shift in posture as Beijing appears to move beyond traditional rhetoric toward evident preparation for a possible confrontation around Taiwan. On a night that officials describe as a decisive display…
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Senior US and Chinese defence officials renew military-to-military dialogue in Washington
Background and Significance Senior defence officials from the United States and China gathered in Washington this week to continue a long-running military-to-military dialogue that has become a cornerstone of fragile but necessary stability between the two nations. The meeting follows months of recent communications aimed at reducing misperceptions and avoiding miscalculation in an increasingly competitive…
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Military Talks Continue as US and China Meet in Washington
Washington Hosts Renewed US-China Military-to-Military Talks Senior U.S. and Chinese defence officials gathered in Washington this week for another round of military-to-military dialogue, signaling a measured push to stabilise relations amid ongoing strategic tensions. The meeting, led by a senior deputy assistant secretary of defence for China and Taiwan on the American side and equivalent…