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Cambodia: Xi Jinping Concludes Southeast Asia Tour

PHNOM PENH – Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a high-profile diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia on Thursday with a two-day state visit to Cambodia, marking the final leg of a regional charm offensive aimed at reinforcing Beijing’s influence amid … Continue reading Cambodia: Xi Jinping Concludes Southeast Asia Tour

China Unveils Retaliatory Measures in U.S. Trade War

BEIJING – In a bold and calculated response to the United States’ sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods, President Xi Jinping’s administration has rolled out two major retaliatory measures that could reshape global trade flows and send shockwaves through key … Continue reading China Unveils Retaliatory Measures in U.S. Trade War

Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Suspension, China exempted

WASHINGTON – In a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump declared a 90-day suspension of the recently imposed “reciprocal” tariffs on multiple countries, aiming to foster negotiations for new trade agreements. This suspension does not extend to … Continue reading Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Suspension, China exempted

US Tariffs: Beijing Signals Willingness for Talks

WASHINGTON/BEIJING – U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 10 percent tariff hike on all Chinese imports, alongside a 25 percent increase on goods from Canada and Mexico. The move, signed into effect on February 2, is set to … Continue reading US Tariffs: Beijing Signals Willingness for Talks

Trump’s Defense Secretary Nominee Stumbles Over ASEAN

WASHINGTON – In a tense and revealing moment during the confirmation hearing for the Trump administration’s newly nominated Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, struggled to name the ten member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The exchange … Continue reading Trump’s Defense Secretary Nominee Stumbles Over ASEAN

Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN

SINGAPORE – As the second term for Donald Trump in the White House draws closer, Southeast Asia’s future under his leadership is becoming a subject of intense speculation. While Singapore appears to stand to gain from a renewed partnership with … Continue reading Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN