Days after Donald Trump’s electoral win sent shock waves of concern through Europe and Asia, India’s top diplomat seemed to mock the response, expressing confidence in being able to navigate the US president-elect’s approach to foreign relations. Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said that many countries might be nervous, but that “India was not one…
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol told Chinese President Xi Jinping that their two countries should cooperate for peace in the face of North Korea and Russia’s military cooperation, Yoon’s office said on Saturday. Yoon expressed his hope that “South Korea and China will cooperate in promoting stability and peace in the region in response to…
Donald Trump’s return to the White House could spell uncertainty for US-led regional security arrangements aimed at containing China, including Aukus and the Quad, experts said, pointing to his unpredictability and history of putting pressure on allies. Washington’s efforts to contain China’s growing influence weare re likely to continue in Trump’s second term but with…
America is heading into a general election that has been unprecedented in terms of rhetoric, surprises and the potential to alter the founding principles of US democracy. In this three-part series, the Post looks at the legacy of the departing president, Joe Biden, and the influences and policies of the two contenders, former president Donald…
After weeks of headlines about Pyongyang’s decision to dispatch thousands of troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine, NATO and the Pentagon said this week that North Korean soldiers are in Kursk, the Russian region partly controlled by Ukrainian troops. Here’s why that’s important for China. Finding Perspective: The Pentagon said North Korea has sent…
China is building up and modernizing its military as the US strives to maintain its edge. The focus on advanced technologies has put the two countries into a different kind of arms race. The US Air Force secretary suggested that AI could be decisive in future warfare. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics…
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Harris-Trump debate: tough talk on China but little substance in first US presidential debate Photo: Getty Images Kamala Harris was widely…
In a departure from past practice, the US Department of State is yet to release a formal congratulatory message to mark China’s National Day. The US State Department has traditionally congratulated China before its National Day, as it does with all nations with which it has diplomatic ties. It did so on September 29 last…
Southeast Asia is playing an ever-growing part in China’s investment and diplomatic decisions, particularly as Beijing’s rivalry with Washington heats up. In the third of a four-part series on China’s ties with Asean, Orange Wang looks at how Beijing is using infrastructure to forge stronger links with the region. When Vietnam’s new top leader To…
Top leaders of Quad unveiled major steps to expand maritime security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and called for lasting peace in Ukraine with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the grouping is for a rules-based global order that respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations. In the annual Quad summit hosted by outgoing US…