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UK to Boost Naval Presence in the Pacific Amid Rising US-China Tensions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a major shift in the United Kingdom’s defense posture, with a strategic expansion of Royal Navy activities in the Pacific. The move underscores Britain’s commitment to US-led efforts to curb China's expanding maritime...
Taiwan

How Did Taiwan’s Democratic Elections Succeed?

Taiwan's three-way presidential and legislative election campaign is entering a crucial phase, with final rallies on 12 January and the vote on 13 January. The campaign focuses on the stability and resilience of Taiwan's democratic and political processes, policy convergence...
US-China

US companies buying from China amid tense relations

Washington The Census Bureau reports that US imports from China were down 24% in the first five months of this year, compared to the same period a year earlier. Companies are intensifying efforts to reduce their dependence on Chinese suppliers,...
US-China relations: How is US-China relations in 2023

US-China decoupling!

The United States and China have had a complex relationship since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1979. The relationship has been characterized by cooperation and competition, with both sides trying to maintain a balance between the two. However, in...
China foreign minister Qin Gang

US-China tensions: China warns U.S. to change attitude or risk ‘conflict’

BEIJING The United States should change its "distorted" attitude towards China or "conflict and confrontation" will follow, China's foreign minister said on Tuesday, while defending its stance on the war in Ukraine and its close ties with Russia. The U.S....