On Thursday, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Qin Gang, China's new ambassador to the US. The two envoys reviewed issues raised in Sherman's recent visit to Tianjin, China, the State Department said in a brief statement. The State Department provided...
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Report: China Prepared to Recognize a Taliban Government if Kabul Falls
The US has been warning the Taliban that if the group takes control of Afghanistan by force, a Taliban government wouldn't be recognized internationally. But as the Taliban is making rapid gains, regional countries are preparing to accept reality. According to a...
Navies of 21 Countries Begin US-Led Exercises in Southeast Asia
This iteration of the annual SEACAT drills is the largest to date
US, Taiwan Agree to Hold Regular Talks on Coast Guard Cooperation
The cooperation could include future drills
Taiwan Prepares for Mega Live-Fire War Games as Tensions Soar
The drills will be held in mid-September
US Retailers Say Tariffs on Chinese Goods are Hurting Business
The Biden administration shows no sign of easing Trump’s tariffs
Australia Trade Envoy Seeks Deal With India to ‘Tilt Away From China’
Tony Abbot says India is the ‘sensible substitute for belligerent Beijing’
Blinken Promotes Infrastructure Bill as Vital to Compete With China
The Senate is expected to pass a $1 trillion infrastructure bill
Indo-Pacific Command Chief Says US Is ‘Ready’ to Defend Taiwan
The threat of a Chinese invasion justifies more spending
Blinken Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ Over China’s Nuclear Arsenal
China’s arsenal is a fraction of what the US and Russia possess