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U.S. can focus on two theaters — Indo-Pacific and war in Europe — top official says

Asia Pacific / Politics Mar 1, 2022

U.S. can focus on two theaters — Indo-Pacific and war in Europe — top official says

Kurt Campbell, the White House's top official for the region, said there is a "deep recognition and intention" inside the government "to sustain every element" of engagement there.

Pacific may be most likely to see 'strategic surprise,' U.S. policymaker says

Asia Pacific / Politics Jan 11, 2022

Pacific may be most likely to see 'strategic surprise,' U.S. policymaker says

by Kirsty Needham and David Brunnstrom

The comments by U.S. Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell were apparently in reference to possible Chinese ambitions to establish Pacific-island bases.

China and U.S. can coexist in peace but challenge is enormous, White House Asia czar says

Asia Pacific / Politics Jul 7, 2021

China and U.S. can coexist in peace but challenge is enormous, White House Asia czar says

U.S. Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said there are likely to be "periods of uncertainty, perhaps even periods of occasional raised tensions" between the two powers.

Biden’s Asia czar says era of engagement with Xi’s China is over

Asia Pacific / Politics May 27, 2021

Biden’s Asia czar says era of engagement with Xi’s China is over

by Peter Martin

The comments came as President Joe Biden said he ordered the U.S. intelligence community to "redouble” its efforts to determine where the COVID-19 virus came from.

U.S. eyes working with Japan to bolster deterrence to ensure Taiwan peace

National May 5, 2021

U.S. eyes working with Japan to bolster deterrence to ensure Taiwan peace

"I believe that we will take appropriate behind-the-scenes steps with Japan on a host of efforts," a Biden administration official said.

Biden taps veteran team to clean up after Trump’s China fights

Asia Pacific Jan 20, 2021

Biden taps veteran team to clean up after Trump’s China fights

They’ll find the region’s landscape dramatically changed after four years of "America First” upheaval.

Architect of U.S. pivot picked to be Biden's 'Asia czar'

Asia Pacific / Politics | ANALYSIS Jan 14, 2021

Architect of U.S. pivot picked to be Biden's 'Asia czar'

by Jesse Johnson

The appointment of former Obama administration official Kurt Campbell will 'supercharge' Biden’s standing in Asia, experts said.

U.S. urged Japan to consult with China before 2012 Senkakus purchase

National Jan 31, 2016

U.S. urged Japan to consult with China before 2012 Senkakus purchase

The United States urged Japan to hold discussions with China before its provocative Senkaku Islands purchase in 2012, a declassified email reveals.

National / Politics Jul 16, 2013

U.S. experts won't be drawn out on Japan P.M. shrine visit

by Mizuho Aoki

Two prominent U.S. experts on Japan refused Tuesday to predict how the U.S. government would react if Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits Yasukuni Shrine next month, an act that would undoubtedly add further strain to already frayed relations with China and South Korea. Speaking at ...

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