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‘It’s Freedom vs. Totalitarianism’: Experts Reflect on Biden–Xi Meeting
Biden and Xi met after a year of escalating tensions. But should the Chinese Communist Party be trusted to keep its promises?
ANALYSIS: Japan and Taiwan Amplify Defense Budgets to Fortify the First Island Chain
Japan and Taiwan expanded their defense budgets for 2024, amplifying the strategic posture along the First Island Chain.
Biden to Attend G20 Summit in India Amid Strained China Relations
President Joe Biden will join the Group of 20 (G20) leaders’ summit in New Delhi from Sept. 7 to 10.
‘Historic’ Camp David Summit Seeks to Shore Up Japan–South Korea Relations in Face of China Threat
President Joe Biden will host Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol at Camp David in Maryland on Aug. 18 to discuss trilateral concerns in light of rising threats from China and North Korea.
Norwegian Climber Says It Would Have Been Impossible to Carry Injured Pakistani Porter Down Snowy K2
