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US CHINA RELATIONS

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 3, 2020
How Tokyo sees Pompeo’s 'Communist China' speech
Despite the U.S. secretary of state's welcome call for a new international alliance to induce Beijing to change its behavior, his address had several shortcomings.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 3, 2020
Can the U.S. and China cooperate? Sure.
There are several areas where both nations' interests align, including climate change and, believe it or not, the Arctic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 3, 2020
The global war for 5G heats up
U.S. moves have undermined Huawei's prospects outside China, but their long-term efficacy to constrain China's development and export of 5G technology is uncertain.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 30, 2020
Misreading the Chinese tea leaves: A dangerous escalation
Building a U.S. strategy on false premises and no overarching goals is hugely problematic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 29, 2020
U.S.-China reconciliation is drifting further away
A recent speech by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo deepens the view that peaceful coexistence with an authoritarian and increasingly powerful China isn't possible.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 29, 2020
China wants to do business, not conquer
Pompeo's warnings of a facing a “maritime empire” miss the point.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 28, 2020
Japan’s China engagement conundrum
Should “business as usual” continue if liberal, democratic values are threatened?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 27, 2020
Tough talk is no substitute for a clear vision in U.S.-China relations
Japan must work closely with the U.S. and like-minded nations to support prevailing norms and the resilience of economies and societies that stand up to China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 21, 2020
The risk of too many freedom of navigation operations
FONOPs have a place in America's tool chest, but only if used sparingly and wisely.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
Jul 20, 2020
New U.S. harder line doesn’t demand a military solution in the South China Sea
Washington must provide effective backing for rival claimants — not just military support but diplomatic and economic as well.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 20, 2020
Peak China: an illusion or wishful thinking?
China is not as powerful or as vulnerable as people think.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 16, 2020
It's time for the middle powers to step in
Japan and other middle powers need to come together to provide critical life support for the international order.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 14, 2020
The upside of a new cold war with China
Competition with the Soviet Union brought out the best in American democracy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 9, 2020
Meet Trump's new political football: TikTok
The White House needs to show the evidence it has for being concerned about the Chinese-owned short-video app before banning it.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 7, 2020
America and China are entering the dark forest
To know what the Chinese are really up to, read the futuristic novels of Liu Cixin.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 6, 2020
Japan should continue to speak up on China's human rights abuses
Taking a tough, meaningful stand against Beijing is not easy, but Tokyo must continue to demonstrate the depth of its commitments to human rights.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
Jun 29, 2020
Confrontational approach to China: Emotionally satisfying, strategically shortsighted
Japan needs sophisticated thinking and a rich menu of options to deal with China: A purely hard-line approach is neither.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 24, 2020
A moment of truth for New Delhi and Beijing
The current crisis could prove to be a defining moment for Asia.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 23, 2020
U.S.-China dialogue suggests Xi supports Trump in election
With Trump, perhaps unwittingly, doing China's work, there's every reason for Beijing to help him win votes in November.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 23, 2020
How the U.S. and its allies should prepare for the post-COVID-19 world
With many nations looking to the United States for leadership, the country risks being hemmed in by its economic ties with China.

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