With Fourth Plenum, Xi Jinping Dares the US to Fight
Just ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, a high-level CCP meeting set the tone by emphasizing China’s push for tech supremacy. On October 25 and 26,
US plans to reduce troop numbers in Europe
Romania‘s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that some US troops rotated out of the country would not be replaced, as the US plans to cut the number
ROK-U.S. alliance expands to address Indo-Pacific contingencies
The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States are redefining their alliance to meet emerging challenges, including an emphasis on broader Indo-Pacific cooperation and
When Trump meets Xi: What’s on the agenda and who might have the upper hand?
e high-stakes meeting will test how far both countries are willing to steady ties strained by trade disputes, tech rivalry and geopolitical competition, analysts told.
Trump and Xi supercharge South Korea’s APEC
South Korea is gearing up to host this year’s APEC forum in the southeastern city of Gyeongju, as the government of President Lee Jae Myung
China says it ‘absolutely will not’ rule out use of force over Taiwan
China “absolutely will not” rule out using force over Taiwan, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday (Oct 29), striking a much tougher tone than a
China, ASEAN ink upgraded free trade pact covering digital, green economies, supply chain connectivity
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Tuesday (Oct 28) formally signed an enhanced trade deal, as both sides seek to boost
US raises markets’ hopes for China deal as Beijing keeps cautious tone
Top trade negotiators from the U.S. and China agreed to a “framework” for a possible trade deal over the weekend, dialing back some of the
What the Trump-Xi meeting can and can’t solve
I have a lot of respect for President Xi,” Donald Trump declared in recent days. “He likes me a lot, I believe, and respects me.”
Trump’s demands test Seoul’s patience
As Trump presses for a $350 billion investment and a summit with Kim Jong Un, South Korea has pushed back, citing financial risks, public anger
