US Warns China It Will Defend Philippines in the South China Sea Blinken says the US-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty applies to Philippine vessels in the disputed waters
China Says Southeast Asian Nations Shouldn’t Be Used as ‘Chess Pieces’ in Power Rivalry The US has been pressuring Southeast Asian countries to join its campaign against Beijing
Sen. Rick Scott Visits Taiwan as China Warns Against ‘Collusion’ With the Island Scott introduced a bill last year that would give the president war powers to intervene if China attacked Taiwan
Chinese Official Puts Taiwan ‘Reunification’ at Center of National Rejuvenation Plans China's top official on Taiwan says Beijing will prioritize 'peaceful reunification' but won't rule out using force
China Accuses US of ‘Technological Terrorism’ for Chip Restrictions The US is pressuring a Dutch company not to sell chipmaking technologies to China, a move that comes amid a global chip shortage
Japan Spots Chinese, Russian Warships Near Disputed Senkaku Islands The Senkakus are uninhabited islands in the East China Sea that the US has. pledged to defend if they are attacked
NATO Says China Poses ‘Systemic Challenges’ In New Strategic Concept Russia was named as the 'most significant and direct threat'
G7 Mulls Russian Oil Price Cap as Sanctions Fail To Curb Russia’s Profits The plan doesn't seem feasible as it requires the cooperation of Russia, China, and India
US Expects Biden and Xi Will Speak in the Coming Weeks Jake Sullivan recently met with China's top diplomat
US, G7 Announce $600 Billion Infrastructure Plan to Counter China’s Belt and Road The US will contribute $200 billion to the project