International relations
Japan, U.S. defense chiefs talk missiles in 1st meeting
Hamada tells Austin about Japanese proposal for counterstrike capabilities
Biden's Asia policy
Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific framework objectives take shape, but India not all in
Group's most populous member stops short of agreeing to trade 'pillar'
Biden's Asia policy
Indo-Pacific ministers talk skills training, not tariffs, at U.S. gathering
1st in-person IPEF forum to cover supply chain resiliency, emergency chip reserve
Trade war
U.S. to maintain China tariffs while review continues
USTR's office says it received requests to maintain the 'Section 301' tariffs
Aerospace & Defense
U.S. State Department backs sale of military helicopters to Australia
Planned $1.95bn deal follows sale of rocket launchers to AUKUS ally
Coronavirus
Bill Gates sees big pandemic-fighting role for South Korea
Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist says country can have 'incredible impact'
Biden's Asia policy
U.S. to host virtual meeting of Indo-Pacific economic ministers
Washington pins hope on IPEF to raise Asian environmental and labor standards
Opinion
Yoon Suk-yeol is Biden's perfect South Korea partner
Conservative new president has shown that he is in lockstep with Washington
Interview
U.S. lawmaker urges better intelligence sharing with Taiwan
House Asia subcommittee's Chabot says Biden fails to match rhetoric with resources
Indo-Pacific
U.S. kicks off 26-nation Pacific naval exercise without Taiwan
RIMPAC will include 25,000 personnel in monthlong drill
5G networks
U.S.-Japan 5G initiative launches first academy in Philippines
Partners promote Open RAN tech to counter China telecom in Southeast Asia
Biden's Asia policy
U.S. lawmakers push for Asia-Pacific engagement with flurry of bills
Bipartisan measures call for more diplomats and Taiwan security assistance
Biden's Asia policy
U.S. national security adviser Sullivan tests positive for COVID
He met in person with China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi for over 4 hours Monday
Opinion
No certain outcomes as new Cold War emerges
Conflict in Ukraine means there will be no returning to the status quo
Opinion
U.S. and China see the strategic imperative of friendlier ties
Attempt to de-escalate tensions may soon bring an end to Trump-era tariffs
US-China tensions
Biden adviser Sullivan raised concerns with China over North Korea
Washington has said North's first nuclear test since 2017 could come 'any time'
US-China tensions
China's Wei slams U.S. 'smears,' Taiwan independence 'delusion'
Defense chief tells Shangri-La crowd that Biden's Indo-Pacific strategy creates conflict
Biden's Asia policy
U.S. lawmakers weigh outbound investment reviews with eye on China
'Reverse CFIUS' proposal would further tighten restrictions on sensitive industries
Opinion
To constructively engage China, start with infrastructure
Confrontation will only damage Beijing's and Washington's long-term interests
