US-Asia relations

China’s Xi expected to press Trump at summit to halt Taiwan arms sales, citing 1982 communique: sources

2026-09-22T07:44:47.000Z
South Korea’s Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan briefed lawmakers on the plan in a closed-door meeting on Sep 22.

South Korea confirms first project under US$350 billion US investment pact despite viability concerns

2026-09-22T06:33:18.000Z
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (centre) met with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun (left) and Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in New York on Sep 21.

US stresses backing for Japan, South Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

2026-09-22T04:08:29.000Z
The cancellation follows US President Trump’s surprise order to scale back the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills that ended on Aug 21.

US cancels another joint drill with South Korea, cites Iran war-related force constraints

2026-08-24T06:25:15.000Z
American missile stockpiles have been strained by recent conflicts, while allies in Asia have been rattled by military resources being redeployed from the region.
NEW GLOBAL ORDER

From Thucydides to Trump: three traps the world should avoid

2026-07-27T23:00:00.000Z
Japan has signalled its displeasure and is seeking reassurances that the levies are in keeping with the deal it struck with the US in 2025.  

‘Not credible’: US’ Asian allies push back against new forced-labour tariffs

2026-07-26T00:56:48.000Z
Donald Trump has spent much of his first term and all of his second offending, menacing or humiliating America’s traditional partners.

Middle powers will keep ganging up against the US

2026-07-22T10:00:00.000Z
US President Donald Trump’s on-again off-again Operation Epic Fury against Iran has alienated all of America’s friends and allies.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Why the world trusts China more than America

2026-07-22T09:50:14.000Z
Workers preparing for the Asean Summit opening ceremony in May. Non-member dialogue partners at the events this week include the US, China, India and Russia.

World powers are courting Asean. Can the region capitalise on that?

2026-07-20T23:00:00.000Z