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U.S. CHINA RELATIONS

U.S. President Joe Biden greets his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Woodside, California, on Nov. 15 during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 19, 2023
Thaw in U.S.-China ties driven by domestic issues
There were no breakthroughs in Biden-Xi summit. But since then, there has been a lowering of tension and a rare sense of stability in the relationship.
Charles Q. Brown
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 3, 2023
Top U.S. general still waiting to hear from China on military ties
At a summit in November, President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, promised to restore military communications.
A worker at the Ford F-150 Lightning plant in Dearborn, Michigan in April last year. New government rules will try to shift more production of electric vehicle batteries and the materials that power them to the United States.
BUSINESS
Dec 2, 2023
U.S. sets limits on Chinese content to receive EV tax credits
The guidelines establish a 25% ownership threshold for a company or group to be classified as a foreign entity of concern.
A Walmart worker organizes products for the Christmas season in 2016.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 30, 2023
Walmart shifts to India and reduces imports from China
The shift shows how the rising cost of importing from China and escalating political tensions are pushing U.S. firms to import more from other countries.
A visitor to an American college fair at a Marriott Hotel in Beijing poses for a souvenir photo next to an eagle mascot on Sept. 23. Students have been traveling between China and the U.S. for generations, propelled by ambition, curiosity and a belief that their time abroad could help them better their and their countries’ futures.
WORLD / Politics
Nov 29, 2023
Can U.S.-China student exchanges survive geopolitics?
Official rhetoric belies obstacles both governments have continued to erect, driven by the same nationalism and concerns about national security.
U.S. President Joe Biden greets Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Woodside, California, on Nov. 15.
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Nov 21, 2023
'Offensive' and 'defensive' diplomacy: Managing ties with China
Since the 20th National Congress of the CCP, in October last year, Beijing has been seeking to maintain a balance.
The U.S.-China relationship faces challenges arising from the two countries' economic interdependence and geopolitical competition.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 17, 2023
Navigating a successful U.S.-China diplomatic reset
International cooperation is needed to ensure a U.S.-China reset and political posturing must not be allowed create long-term instability or conflict.
U.S. President Joe Biden greets his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Woodside, California, on Wednesday during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
EDITORIALS
Nov 17, 2023
Biden-Xi meeting long on symbolism, short on substance
The Biden-Xi meeting aimed to set a floor under U.S.-China bilateral relations, but the results provided few grounds for optimism.
U.S. President Joe Biden greets Chinese President Xi Jinping before a meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders week in Woodside, California, on Wednesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 16, 2023
Biden and Xi agree to pick up the phone to avert crisis. But now what?
Agreed measures are unlikely to be enough to improve bilateral ties, as neither side appeared willing to tackle fundamental differences head on.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in San Francisco on Tuesday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders' week.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 15, 2023
Biden and Xi must not forget North Korea
China is still the first stop on the road to managing the arms race with North Korea and the growing danger that tensions could lead to conflict.
U.S. President Joe Biden arrives at San Francisco International Airport on Tuesday for a bilateral meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Wednesday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 15, 2023
Biden says China has 'real problems' ahead of key summit with Xi
The leaders of the world's two largest economies will huddle on the sidelines of the APEC summit in California for their first encounter in a year.
Japan's cutting-edge railgun successfully strikes target vessel
The Defense Ministry’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) conducted a ship-board railgun shooting test from June to early July this year with the support of the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Thousands without power in Tokyo as heavy rain batters Kanto region
Heavy rain hit Tokyo and surrounding areas Thursday afternoon, causing thousands to lose power, prompting flood warnings, grounding flights and causing transportation issues.
People rush to make furusato nozei donations ahead of tighter rules
A booth from the town of Betsukai in Hokkaido at an Amazon Japan furusato nо̄zei promotion event, on Sept. 5 in Tokyo's Minato Ward.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
JAL reprimand over drunken pilots adds to airline’s woes
Japan Airlines President Mitsuko Tottori (right) bows in apology Wednesday in Tokyo over the company's pilots causing flight delays due to drinking alcohol.
‘Fairytale’ Shirakawago ranked one of the world’s most beautiful villages
Forbes and Unforgettable Travel Company have ranked Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture as Asia's most beautiful village.
Aging Japan’s centenarian population nears 100,000
Shigeko Kagawa, Japan's oldest person at 114, in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, on July 30
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Shizuoka farmers fight to preserve sustainable tea method that’s steeped in tradition
As of August 2024, the number of confirmed chagusaba farmers had fallen to 302, just over half the 582 reported in 2015, according to the Shizuoka Chagusaba Farming Method Promotion Council.

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