Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday delivered a long-awaited speech meant to outline the Biden administration's China policy and called Beijing "the most serious long-term challenge" to the US-led "international order." Blinken maintained that China is the...
China Proposes Deal to Increase Economic and Security Cooperation With Pacific Island Nations
The US says it’s ‘concerned’ about China’s plans
China Announces Military Drill Near Taiwan in Response to US ‘Collusion’ With the Island
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Wednesday announced it conducted a military exercise near Taiwan to send a message to the US over its "collusion" with the island. Col. Shi Yi, a spokesman for the PLA's Eastern Theater Command, described the exercises as a...
Biden Says No Change in Strategic Ambiguity Policy for Taiwan
Ultra-hawks in Congress want the policy to change
At Tokyo Summit, Quad Leaders Announce New Initiatives to Counter China
The Quad launched a maritime security initiative
Russia, China Hold Joint Air Patrol in East Asia as Biden Wraps Up Visit to Region
The patrol was the first joint drill since Russia invaded Ukraine
Biden Launches Asia-Pacific Economic Framework Meant to Counter China
Details of the plan are not clear at this point
Biden Says US Military Would Defend Taiwan, White House Walks It Back
Biden made the comments in Japan
US, Japan Preparing Statement Pledging to ‘Deter’ China
Washington and Tokyo have escalated their rhetoric toward Beijing
Biden Says He Could Drop Some China Tariffs to Lower Prices of Consumer Goods
On Tuesday, President Biden said he was considering lifting some tariffs on Chinese goods to lower consumer prices as Americans are facing over 8% inflation rates, a 40-year high. "We’re discussing that right now," Biden said when asked if he was going to drop China...