Opinion
U.S. and China must seize opening to discuss military AI risks
Even nonbinding agreement could help to build trust and limit harms
Opinion
Quad should lead region forward in securing mineral supply chains
U.S. and partners can pool efforts to de-risk and diversify sourcing of key inputs
US-China tensions
U.S. considers missile launch notification framework with China
Washington hopes to hold bilateral nuclear talks with Beijing in early 2024
Indo-Pacific
U.S. defense bill strengthens military ties with AUKUS, Japan
Congress authorizes 3 nuclear-powered subs for Australia
Indo-Pacific
China won't win trust of Japan and South Korea: Kurt Campbell
Deputy secretary of state nominee says U.S. must stay focused on Indo-Pacific
Opinion
Japan's close ties with Southeast Asia hold lessons for U.S.
Tokyo has patiently built goodwill with quiet, generous approach
COP28
Fossil fuel phaseout up for debate at COP28 ministerial talks
Draft agreement presents 3 options, from 'orderly and just' transition to cut from text
Trade
New CPTPP chair Canada should seek to engage Taiwan: ex-officials
Working group invitation floated, but Beijing sure to oppose
Politics
Japan adds Chinese nuclear weapons lab and others to WMD concern list
China Academy of Engineering Physics included on list to prevent military use of exports
The Big Story
Taiwan's defining moment: Election to determine future of relations with China
Against backdrop of Ukraine and Hong Kong, voters must choose confrontation or compromise with Beijing
Indo-Pacific
Canada trade agency to open offices in Tokyo, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City
Ottawa accelerates Indo-Pacific push after entering Jakarta and Seoul
US-China tensions
In EV tax rules, U.S. prefers China decoupling over decarbonization
Washington looks to further block China from supply chain, alarming EV makers
Indo-Pacific
U.S. to deploy new ground-based missiles to Indo-Pacific in 2024
Intermediate-range fires, previously banned by INF, to counter China buildup
Datawatch
U.S. and China butt heads over investment in Southeast Asia
Region attracted a record $222bn in foreign direct investment in 2022
Defense
AUKUS to step up testing of maritime drones amid China buildup
U.S., U.K. and Australian defense chiefs vow to advance open Indo-Pacific
Opinion
Marcos' courting of U.S. support is unsettling his ASEAN neighbors
Bloc members worry that strong stance against China could lead to conflict
Interview
In Taiwan crisis, Japan to play role like Poland to Ukraine: ex-general
Former SDF top brass says country should prepare to take in 100,000-plus refugees
Obituaries
Kissinger cast a long and uneven shadow in Southeast Asia
Controversial bringer of war and peace left mixed messages in the region
COP28
COP28 launches climate fund for vulnerable nations
UAE and EU pledge bulk of initial $400m, while Philippines calls for emission cuts
Indo-Pacific
A protracted Taiwan war likely to favor U.S. over China, analysts say
But an election win by Trump, who advocates America-first policy, seen as risk to Taipei
International relations
Taiwan picks new U.S. envoy, tapping representative to EU
Alexander Yui replaces a well-connected predecessor who is running for vice president
US-China tensions
China vows to curb decoupling as U.S. adds supply chain safeguards
At supply expo, Premier Li promises a stable flow of high-quality goods
Indo-Pacific
Quad faces reality check as alleged plot to kill U.S. Sikh dents trust
Whether Biden attends Jan. 26 India parade will be test of partnership
Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific to see huge missile buildup by 2030s, Carnegie analyst says
To avoid escalation, countries should 'forswear preemptive attacks' on national leaders
Opinion
U.S. made the most of APEC given what it had to work with
Progress on IPEF and other agendas not flashy but still significant