9 h. ago What Trump really wants is to be rid of a ‘loser war’ in Ukraine

Trump wants to revive US manufacturing, boost defence and see off the China threat. The last thing he wants is to inherit a ‘loser war’.

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68 h. ago What can South Korea do about the strategic threats in Trump era?

Developing its own nuclear arms is a political luxury Seoul can’t afford. Instead, it must expand its economic and diplomatic networks.

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4 d. ago Opinion | Why second Trump administration is going easy on the China

Opinion | Why second Trump administration is going easy on the China-bashing  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago To Europe’s shock, Trump is bringing back great power geopolitics

As Trump seeks a balance of power with Russia and China, Europe faces the prospect of being a chess piece rather than a player.

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9 d. ago Trump is bringing the trade war to Southeast Asia. Asean must act

Unless nations can work together to blunt the worst effects, the region may have to live with slower growth for years to come.

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1 week ago Why not weaponise US Treasury holdings against Trump tariffs?

Compared with imposing retaliatory tariffs, selling bonds has less impact on growth. Nations subject to tariffs shouldn’t fund the US fiscal deficit.

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1 week ago Opinion | How Trump’s Ukraine policy cracks open the door for China in Europe

Opinion | How Trump’s Ukraine policy cracks open the door for China in Europe  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago To counter Trump threat, China can help North Korea denuclearise

A potentially disastrous carrot-and-stick US approach to Pyongyang is China’s chance to play a key role in a better future for North Korea.

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2 w. ago Opinion | To counter Trump threat, China can help North Korea denuclearise

Opinion | To counter Trump threat, China can help North Korea denuclearise  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Trump can’t break Russia’s alliance with China – but he can shake it

With Washington and Moscow advancing talks for peace in Ukraine, a successful deal would draw them closer, which could prove disadvantageous for Beijing.

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2 w. ago Opinion | Trump can’t break Russia’s alliance with China – but he can shake it

Opinion | Trump can’t break Russia’s alliance with China – but he can shake it  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago Opinion | Trump is emulating Putin and Xi. Watch it end in an ‘own goal.’

Opinion | Trump is emulating Putin and Xi. Watch it end in an ‘own goal.’  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago Opinion | Trump is helping Russia and China take America’s place in the world

Opinion | Trump is helping Russia and China take America’s place in the world  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago Why China should worry as Trump makes nice with Putin over Ukraine

The US president seems intent on ending the Ukraine war to focus on issues like China. Washington might hope to turn Moscow against Beijing.

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3 w. ago Opinion: How China and the EU can turn the tables on Trump’s tariffs

Opinion: How China and the EU can turn the tables on Trump’s tariffs  MarketWatch

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3 w. ago Opinion | China could be the steady counterweight to Trump’s Pax Americana

Opinion | China could be the steady counterweight to Trump’s Pax Americana  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago If Trump wants peace in Ukraine, he must reach a consensus with Europe

Pressuring European allies and Ukraine to make concessions without including them in the peace process will only strain relations.

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3 w. ago Opinion | How China can counter Trump’s assault on the belt and road

Opinion | How China can counter Trump’s assault on the belt and road  South China Morning Post

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4 w. ago From oil to bitcoin, Trump envisions multipronged US ‘gold standard’

US policies regarding fossil fuels and technology are reshaping monetary norms as the country seeks to benchmark itself against China.

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