Asia & Pacific

U.S. president said Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping ‘never brought it up because he understands it, and he understands it very well.’

Beijing’s first commercial voyage through Russia’s Northern Sea Route halves transit time to Europe, marking a new front in CCP–Russia cooperation.

Vietnam’s defense ministry said that Hanoi and Washington agreed to continue pushing for security cooperation.

‘We need to develop our joint capabilities to respond,’ Hegseth said.

Analysts warn the upgraded free trade pact will continue to allow cheap China-made goods to flood regional markets and hollow out ASEAN member economies.

The remarks indicate a policy shift toward both China and the United States, analysts say.

Experts say the Netherlands’ unprecedented move against a Chinese-owned chipmaker signals a new Cold War–style approach to technology control.

The Treasury chief said Beijing’s export controls have alerted trading partners to the dangers of relying on China for critical minerals.

Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) describes the cases as ‘a tragic example of the real-life implications of a U.S. company producing technology for the CCP.’

The move is a key step in Taiwan’s military modernization, with the president urging troops to train for asymmetric warfare to deter Chinese aggression.

The United States will ‘continue to stoutly defend its interests’ in the Indo-Pacific and ’ensure it has the capabilities in the region to do so,' Hegseth said.

China’s overcapacity is already damaging Korean firms, while experts note rising anti-China sentiment could also trigger domestic consumer backlash.

The move is a significant shift in U.S. policy on exporting guarded nuclear submarine technology.

Generals taken down at the Fourth Plenum will affect the regime’s military effectiveness, but a long-term goal to annex Taiwan remains unchanged, said analysts.

‘The Chinese Communist Party has made it clear that it will use every tool available to spy on Americans and steal our data,’ Sen. Rick Scott said.

The president said he will visit China in April 2026.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth said he welcomes Japan’s commitment to increase defense spending.

The president discussed trade, security, and shipbuilding on the last stop of his three-country tour of Asia.

The U.S. president’s visit to South Korea comes amid regional tensions and economic negotiations, with meetings set alongside key Asian leaders.

U.S. president said Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping ‘never brought it up because he understands it, and he understands it very well.’

Beijing’s first commercial voyage through Russia’s Northern Sea Route halves transit time to Europe, marking a new front in CCP–Russia cooperation.

Vietnam’s defense ministry said that Hanoi and Washington agreed to continue pushing for security cooperation.

‘We need to develop our joint capabilities to respond,’ Hegseth said.

Analysts warn the upgraded free trade pact will continue to allow cheap China-made goods to flood regional markets and hollow out ASEAN member economies.

The remarks indicate a policy shift toward both China and the United States, analysts say.

Experts say the Netherlands’ unprecedented move against a Chinese-owned chipmaker signals a new Cold War–style approach to technology control.

The Treasury chief said Beijing’s export controls have alerted trading partners to the dangers of relying on China for critical minerals.

Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) describes the cases as ‘a tragic example of the real-life implications of a U.S. company producing technology for the CCP.’

The move is a key step in Taiwan’s military modernization, with the president urging troops to train for asymmetric warfare to deter Chinese aggression.

The United States will ‘continue to stoutly defend its interests’ in the Indo-Pacific and ’ensure it has the capabilities in the region to do so,' Hegseth said.

China’s overcapacity is already damaging Korean firms, while experts note rising anti-China sentiment could also trigger domestic consumer backlash.

The move is a significant shift in U.S. policy on exporting guarded nuclear submarine technology.

Generals taken down at the Fourth Plenum will affect the regime’s military effectiveness, but a long-term goal to annex Taiwan remains unchanged, said analysts.

‘The Chinese Communist Party has made it clear that it will use every tool available to spy on Americans and steal our data,’ Sen. Rick Scott said.

The president said he will visit China in April 2026.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth said he welcomes Japan’s commitment to increase defense spending.

The president discussed trade, security, and shipbuilding on the last stop of his three-country tour of Asia.

The U.S. president’s visit to South Korea comes amid regional tensions and economic negotiations, with meetings set alongside key Asian leaders.