Biden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders as China concerns grow
3 years, 2 months ago

Biden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders as China concerns grow

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Meeting with the leaders of India, Australia and Japan, President Joe Biden declared Friday that the U.S. and other members of the Indo-Pacific alliance known as “the Quad” are showing they “know how to get things done” in an increasingly complicated corner of the globe. Following the summit, the leaders issued a joint statement pledging “to meet challenges to the maritime rules-based order, including in the East and South China Seas.” The Quad leaders also announced Japan would work with India on a $100 million investment in COVID-19 vaccine and treatment drugs. Michael Green, who served as senior director for Asia at the National Security Council during the George W. Bush administration, said Japan and India welcome the United States-United Kingdom-Australian alliance “because it will really for the next 50 years reset the trajectories in naval power in the Pacific and from the perspective of those countries stabilize things as China massively builds up its naval forces.” But Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian has called it a reflection of “outdated Cold War, zero-sum mentality and narrow-minded geopolitical perception” that will intensify a regional arms race. Despite Australia and the U.S. taking multiple measures to counter China’s economic and military power, Morrison left the White House meeting Friday determined to not publicly confront the Chinese.

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The State – and Fate – of America’s Indo-Pacific Alliances
1 month ago

The State – and Fate – of America’s Indo-Pacific Alliances

The Diplomat  

The United States’ Indo-Pacific security allies – Australia, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand – have a major stake in the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. During Trump’s first term in office, in 2019 he and his team published the Indo-Pacific Strategy, which sought to maintain a “free and open” region primarily through strengthening alliances and partnerships to …

Japan's Ishiba voices concern over 'China's growing military activity' to Xi Jinping at APEC Summit
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan's Ishiba voices concern over 'China's growing military activity' to Xi Jinping at APEC Summit

Firstpost  

Relations between Japan and China have worsened as Beijing builds up its military capacity in the region and Tokyo boosts security ties with the United States and its allies This handout picture released by the Chilean Presidency Press Office shows China's President Xi Jinping during a bilateral meeting with Chile's President Gabriel Boric on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic …

Biden set for final meet with China's Xi in Peru as Trump's tariff threat looms
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden set for final meet with China's Xi in Peru as Trump's tariff threat looms

India Today  

Joe Biden meets Chinese President Xi Jinping for the last time as US President on Saturday, but the leaders' goal of lowering tensions before Donald Trump's inauguration is challenged by fresh conflicts over cybercrime, trade, Taiwan and Russia. Biden and Xi will huddle on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Lima, Peru - for their first talks …

Biden to meet Xi at Asia-Pacific summit amid Trump trade war tensions
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1 month, 1 week ago

Biden to meet Xi at Asia-Pacific summit amid Trump trade war tensions

Firstpost  

The Republican president-elect has signaled a confrontational approach to Beijing for his second term. File Image- FP US President Joe Biden attended in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima on Friday, where he is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping amid uncertainty following Donald Trump’s election victory. Read Also: China prepares to retaliate against potential trade war with …

Biden says China ‘testing us’ at quad leaders summit in Delaware
3 months ago

Biden says China ‘testing us’ at quad leaders summit in Delaware

Al Jazeera  

Joe Biden says alliance between US, Australia, India and Japan is ‘here to stay’, pledges to deepen partnership. The leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States are meeting in US President Joe Biden’s hometown as the countries push to strengthen their Quad alliance amid growing competition with China. “Partnerships like the Quad are crucial, providing us with an …

Biden to host ‘Quad’ leaders from Australia, India and Japan in his Delaware hometown
3 months, 1 week ago

Biden to host ‘Quad’ leaders from Australia, India and Japan in his Delaware hometown

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Australia, India and Japan next weekend in his Wilmington, Delaware, hometown, the White House announced, as he looks to burnish his legacy before leaving office in January. Biden was the first American president to host a summit of the so-called Quad leaders in 2021, with annual summits since then, as …

US President Joe Biden to host Quad summit September 21 in Delaware
3 months, 1 week ago

US President Joe Biden to host Quad summit September 21 in Delaware

India TV News  

Washington: US President Joe Biden will host a Quad leaders summit with leaders from Australia, India and Japan on September 21 in Delaware, the White House said on Thursday. "The Quad Leaders Summit will focus on bolstering the strategic convergence among our countries, advancing our shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and delivering concrete benefits for partners …

Indo-Pacific Biden’s imp, least talked about success: Blinken, Austin, Sullivan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indo-Pacific Biden’s imp, least talked about success: Blinken, Austin, Sullivan

Hindustan Times  

Washington: The US administration’s approach to the Indo-Pacific, in terms of creating an integrated network of relationships, deepening partnerships, and connecting allies in the European and Indo-Pacific theatres, is one of the “most important and least told stories” of the Joe Biden presidency, America’s three senior-most national security officials have argued. In a rare joint piece in The Washington Post, …

Blinken to celebrate Biden legacy, reassure allies in Asia after president drops out of 2024 race
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Blinken to celebrate Biden legacy, reassure allies in Asia after president drops out of 2024 race

Associated Press  

VIENTIANE, Laos — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make the case for the Biden administration’s expanded commitment to Asia and the Indo-Pacific region more broadly as he visits Laos, Vietnam, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Mongolia this week and next. While the presumptive Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, might be expected to hew closely to Biden’s approach, …

Pacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan’s role in the region amid growing China influence
5 months ago

Pacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan’s role in the region amid growing China influence

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Leaders of 18 Pacific island nations and areas agreed to an enhanced role of Japan in the region’s development while opposing any attempted coercive activity, in a joint declaration adopted at their summit Thursday, as Tokyo seeks greater engagement to counter China’s influence. The Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, or PALM, launched under a Japanese initiative in 1997, has …

White House defends Biden's statement calling India, China, Russia and Japan 'xenophobic'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

White House defends Biden's statement calling India, China, Russia and Japan 'xenophobic'

The Hindu  

The United States is a country of immigrants, the White House has said, defending President Joe Biden's remarks calling two of his QUAD partners— India and Japan— as well as Russia and China "xenophobic" nations, asserting that none of these countries, unlike the U.S., welcome immigrants. Responding to a question about the remarks made by Mr. Biden at an election …

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?
8 months ago

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden can breathe a bit easier, at least for the moment, now that Israel and Iran appear to have stepped back from the brink of tipping the Middle East into all-out war. The restrained action came after Biden urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to temper its response to Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel last …

Biden praises Prime Minister Kishida’s leadership and Japan’s growing international clout
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden praises Prime Minister Kishida’s leadership and Japan’s growing international clout

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden praised Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s “bold” leadership on a series of global crises as he welcomed the Japanese leader to the White House on Wednesday for wide-ranging talks that touched on the delicate security situation in the Pacific, the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas conflict and more. Kishida’s official visit, which included a glitzy state …

Senators approve an Asia veteran as No. 2 diplomat, underscoring US efforts to keep focus on China
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Senators approve an Asia veteran as No. 2 diplomat, underscoring US efforts to keep focus on China

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — Senators on Tuesday confirmed a veteran of U.S.-Asian engagement and security as the State Department's second-ranking diplomat, in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote. HT Image The approval of President Joe Biden's nomination of Kurt Campbell as deputy secretary of state underscores decades of efforts by Biden and his modern predecessors to turn the United States' main foreign policy focus …

Biden administration's restrictive trade initiative fails to gain traction in Asia-Pacific: China Daily editorial
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden administration's restrictive trade initiative fails to gain traction in Asia-Pacific: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Reports that talk over the "Indo-Pacific" Economic Framework for Prosperity have stalled suggest the United States' efforts to use the new economic agreement among 14 Asia-Pacific countries to counter China on the economic front in the region have basically failed. Launched by Washington in May 2022, the Joe Biden administration's first major trade and economic initiative came with much fanfare …

Biden will host Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida in April to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden will host Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida in April to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit on April 10, with the goal of strengthening a critical alliance as the United States has sought to counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. John Kirby, the White House national security spokesman, told reporters aboard Air Force One that the visit will include …

What Do US Indo-Pacific Allies Think of the Biden-Xi Summit?
1 year ago

What Do US Indo-Pacific Allies Think of the Biden-Xi Summit?

The Diplomat  

Governments around the world were keeping a close eye on last month’s summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden, held on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in San Francisco. Australia, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan, and the United States have all adopted the “free and open Indo-Pacific” and “rules-based international order” mantras …

Opinion: Joe Biden is not getting the credit he deserves on foreign policy
1 year ago

Opinion: Joe Biden is not getting the credit he deserves on foreign policy

CNN  

Editor’s Note: David A. Andelman, a contributor to CNN, twice winner of the Deadline Club Award, is a chevalier of the French Legion of Honor, author of “A Red Line in the Sand: Diplomacy, Strategy, and the History of Wars That Might Still Happen” and blogs at SubStack’s Andelman Unleashed. CNN — Critics claim that President Joe Biden has failed …

A new stage for positive measurable action
1 year, 1 month ago

A new stage for positive measurable action

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY The recent meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting in San Francisco, provides a strong basis for action by the parties. During their hours of discussion, Biden and Xi addressed key issues, including cooperation on trade, agriculture, climate change, artificial intelligence, the flow of illegal …

Taiwan envoy says he’s hopeful Biden-Xi meeting will reduce tensions in the Asia-Pacific region
1 year, 1 month ago

Taiwan envoy says he’s hopeful Biden-Xi meeting will reduce tensions in the Asia-Pacific region

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — The 92-year-old businessman who represented Taiwan at this week’s summit of Asia-Pacific leaders in San Francisco expressed hope Friday that the meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping should help to reduce tensions between the two superpowers and in the region. “It should help reduce the tensions between the U.S. and China, and it …

'Stable US-China ties benefit world': Joe Biden at APEC summit
1 year, 1 month ago

'Stable US-China ties benefit world': Joe Biden at APEC summit

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden reassured Asia-Pacific economies of American commitment at a summit in San Francisco Thursday, and said his talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping would provide stability for the region and the whole world. U.S. President Joe Biden takes part in a leaders plenary meeting during Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in San Francisco "We're not going anywhere," …

Xi-Biden meeting seen as putting rocky relations back on course, though main differences remain
1 year, 1 month ago

Xi-Biden meeting seen as putting rocky relations back on course, though main differences remain

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Perhaps just shaking hands and sitting down together can be enough sometimes. “We express our affirmation and welcome for President Biden again making use of the venue of a meeting with the leader of China to again openly press the strict U.S. position insisting on peace in the Taiwan Strait,” spokesperson Jeff Liu said. In an editorial …

Biden tells Asia-Pacific leaders US ‘not going anywhere’ as he looks to build economic ties
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden tells Asia-Pacific leaders US ‘not going anywhere’ as he looks to build economic ties

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — President Joe Biden on Thursday made America’s case to national leaders and CEOs attending the Asia-Pacific summit that the United States is committed to high standards in trade and to partnerships that will benefit economies across the Pacific. Fresh off his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Biden also told business leaders that the U.S. was “de-risking …

Biden, Xi discuss US-China relationship, economic issues ahead of APEC Summit
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden, Xi discuss US-China relationship, economic issues ahead of APEC Summit

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President Joe Biden met Chinese leader Xi Jinping for the first time in a year on Wednesday for talks that may ease friction between the two superpowers over military conflicts, drug-trafficking and artificial intelligence. US President Joe Biden greets Chinese President Xi Jinping before a meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' week in Woodside, California on November 15, …

Biden likely to discuss Ukraine and Israel wars with Xi Jinping
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden likely to discuss Ukraine and Israel wars with Xi Jinping

Deccan Chronicle  

San Francisco: As US President Joe Biden prepares for a rare summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the ongoing wars in Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas set the stage for high-stakes discussions, CNN reported on Tuesday. Even as he applies pressure on Xi, Biden's own ability to shape the wars in the Middle East and Europe is being tested, …

Biden and Xi, meeting in Silicon Valley, promise to work to avoid U.S.-China conflict
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden and Xi, meeting in Silicon Valley, promise to work to avoid U.S.-China conflict

LA Times  

President Biden greets Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, Calif., on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference. Wednesday’s highly anticipated meeting was the first time Biden and Xi have spoken since November 2022 at the Group of 20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, where they promised to “manage” their relationship amid disagreements over …

Biden to meet China's Xi Jinping on Nov 15 in San Francisco Bay area
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden to meet China's Xi Jinping on Nov 15 in San Francisco Bay area

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping face-to-face for the first time in a year on Wednesday, according to senior U.S. officials, high-stakes diplomacy aimed at curbing tensions between the world's two superpowers. US President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping The closely watched interaction, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in the San …

Xi, Biden to meet next week to ‘stabilize’ ties, says U.S.
1 year, 1 month ago

Xi, Biden to meet next week to ‘stabilize’ ties, says U.S.

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet on November 15 in the San Francisco area to try to “stabilize” relations after recent tensions between the two superpowers, U.S. officials said. “President Biden will indeed meet with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China in the San Francisco Bay area of California on November 15,” …

Towards stabilisation of U.S.-China ties
1 year, 1 month ago

Towards stabilisation of U.S.-China ties

The Hindu  

In this time of war, the quiet U.S.-China dialogue is a significant factor for peace. The American position In the latest issue of Foreign Affairs, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan wrote, “High level and repeated interaction is crucial to clear up misperception, avoid miscommunication, send unambiguous signals, and arrest downward spirals that could erupt into a major crisis.” Recall …

China's Foreign Minister says Xi-Biden meeting in San Francisco would not be 'smooth-sailing'
1 year, 1 month ago

China's Foreign Minister says Xi-Biden meeting in San Francisco would not be 'smooth-sailing'

The Hindu  

China’s Foreign Minister considers that the road to an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden would not be "smooth-sailing” and that both sides must work together to achieve results, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. Mr. Wang's three-day visit to Washington came at a time when tensions between the two countries remain high, including over …

China believes the path to a Xi-Biden meeting in San Francisco in November won’t be ‘smooth sailing’
1 year, 1 month ago

China believes the path to a Xi-Biden meeting in San Francisco in November won’t be ‘smooth sailing’

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s foreign minister believes the road to an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden will not be “smooth sailing” and both sides must work together to achieve results, the foreign ministry said Sunday. In an statement released by China’s foreign ministry summarizing the discussions, Wang said the road to the bilateral meeting would …

Biden calls Australia ‘an anchor to peace and prosperity’ during state visit from Albanese
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden calls Australia ‘an anchor to peace and prosperity’ during state visit from Albanese

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden described Australia as “an anchor to peace and prosperity” while standing alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House on Wednesday, part of a state visit intended to deepen an alliance that’s increasingly viewed as a critical counterweight to China’s influence in the Pacific. “The United States’ defense commitment to the Philippines is iron …

UK’s ‘limited’ Indo-Pacific presence criticised amid fears conflict not far away
1 year, 2 months ago

UK’s ‘limited’ Indo-Pacific presence criticised amid fears conflict not far away

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A “major” injection of cash, equipment and personnel are needed …

The US is welcomed in the Indo-Pacific region and should do more, ambassador to Japan says
1 year, 2 months ago

The US is welcomed in the Indo-Pacific region and should do more, ambassador to Japan says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States is welcomed in the Indo-Pacific region and needs to update its approach to have stronger presence there to counter China’s influence, said the top American diplomat to Tokyo. Speaking at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York on Friday, Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, said the region is turning to the U.S. …

How Biden’s ‘quiet diplomacy’ on Israel and Palestine has backfired
1 year, 2 months ago

How Biden’s ‘quiet diplomacy’ on Israel and Palestine has backfired

Firstpost  

US president Joe Biden was determined to pivot his foreign-policy focus from West Asia hotspots to China. Now United States’ angry Arab partners are pointing to America’s failure to actively engage as Israeli-Palestinian violence roars back to centre stage The Biden administration made a notable decision regarding its policy during its first few months in office: it would deprioritise a …

U.S. to establish diplomatic ties with Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders
1 year, 3 months ago

U.S. to establish diplomatic ties with Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders

LA Times  

President Biden speaks at last year’s U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit. President Biden is set to establish diplomatic relations Monday with two South Pacific nations, the Cook Islands and Niue, as his administration aims to show to Pacific Island leaders that it is committed to increasing American presence in the region. The announcement comes as Biden prepares to welcome leaders to …

One subject hung over Biden’s Asia trip: China’s influence
1 year, 3 months ago

One subject hung over Biden’s Asia trip: China’s influence

LA Times  

On the eve of the final day of a four-day visit to India and Vietnam, President Biden emphasized one point: He is not trying to contain China. And that’s what we’re trying to do.” But Biden’s message, delivered Sunday night in Vietnam’s capital, only highlighted just how much the subject of China loomed over his trip to the region. At …

Biden says he assured Xi Quad was not about isolating China
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden says he assured Xi Quad was not about isolating China

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday rejected the notion that he was seeking to isolate China or engage in a cold war. Mr. Biden made repeated references to China’s economic problems including specifically pointing to difficulties in its real estate sector, and “overwhelming” youth unemployment. However, Mr. Biden said he was not going to sell China materials that would aid …

Biden administration approves military aid to Taiwan, likely to irk China ahead of G20 faceoff
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden administration approves military aid to Taiwan, likely to irk China ahead of G20 faceoff

India TV News  

The Joe Biden administration has approved the maiden United States military transfer to Taiwan under a programme usually reserved for assistance to sovereign states, aiming to strengthen the island’s self-defence capabilities. The US State Department notified Congress in this regard on Wednesday stating that the material would be “used to strengthen Taiwan's self-defense capabilities through joint and combined defense capability …

Britain’s top diplomat raises human rights concerns with China but stresses “pragmatic” relationship
1 year, 3 months ago

Britain’s top diplomat raises human rights concerns with China but stresses “pragmatic” relationship

Associated Press  

BEIJING — British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said he raised concerns over China’s human rights record during a visit to Beijing on Wednesday while also stressing the importance of maintaining a “pragmatic” working relationship and reopening channels of communication. “Of course, we have also noticed that from time to time there have been some noises in the Sino-British relationship, and …

Biden hails ‘a new era in partnership’ as US, Japan and Korea announce ‘Camp David Principles’
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden hails ‘a new era in partnership’ as US, Japan and Korea announce ‘Camp David Principles’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden said he, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida …

At Camp David, Biden aims to nudge Japan and South Korea toward greater unity in complicated Pacific
1 year, 4 months ago

At Camp David, Biden aims to nudge Japan and South Korea toward greater unity in complicated Pacific

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden aims to further tighten security and economic ties between Japan and South Korea, two nations that have struggled to stay on speaking terms, as he welcomes their leaders to the rustic Camp David presidential retreat Friday. Biden is now looking to use the summit in Maryland’s Catoctin Mountains to urge South Korean President Yoon Suk …

With an eye toward China, Biden goes all-in for Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

With an eye toward China, Biden goes all-in for Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: Laser-focused on countering China, US President Joe Biden has embraced Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he has few other world leaders, casting aside any concerns about the Hindu nationalist's authoritarian streak. Biden offered Modi the full pomp of a state visit with two dinners -- one intimate and one gala -- a meeting with top CEOs, and a …

India plays crucial role in ensuring a free and open Indo Pacific: Biden administration
1 year, 6 months ago

India plays crucial role in ensuring a free and open Indo Pacific: Biden administration

Firstpost  

The US, India and several other world powers have been talking about the need to ensure a free, open and thriving Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of China’s rising military manoeuvring in the region. India plays a critical role in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific that is integrated, prosperous, secure, and resilient, the Biden administration stated a week before Prime …

‘Challenges’ in region discussed, says Foreign Secretary Kwatra on whether China was part of PM Modi, Albanese talks
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Challenges’ in region discussed, says Foreign Secretary Kwatra on whether China was part of PM Modi, Albanese talks

The Hindu  

May 24, 2023 04:17 pm | Updated 05:09 pm IST - Sydney, Australia The challenges to the peace, stability and prosperity in the region were discussed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on whether China was a part of their talks. "The challenges to the peace and stability and prosperity …

China in the Pacific: The Fiji Case
1 year, 7 months ago

China in the Pacific: The Fiji Case

The Diplomat  

Much has changed in the Pacific in the year since Solomon Islands signed a security agreement with China in April 2022. When Bainimarama grasped power in a 2006 military coup, his ostracism by Fiji’s traditional partners in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States was China’s great gain. In turn, Bainimarama adopted a “look north” policy that embraced China’s growing …

Biden meeting with Indo-Pacific leaders at G7 summit while confronting stalemate over US debt limit
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden meeting with Indo-Pacific leaders at G7 summit while confronting stalemate over US debt limit

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden was seeking to rally regional cooperation against …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | PM Modi’s Indo-Pacific tour | Will Biden’s pullout be India’s gain?
1 year, 7 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | PM Modi’s Indo-Pacific tour | Will Biden’s pullout be India’s gain?

The Hindu  

We normally look at what’s already happened in the world, but given how much is expected in the week ahead, we wanted to give you a primer on what to expect and to look out for: A full week of travels ahead for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he attends the G-7 in Japan’s Hiroshima, then to Papua New Guinea’s …

Biden to consult with Japan's Kishida ahead of Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden to consult with Japan's Kishida ahead of Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on May 18 with plans to meet privately with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ahead of the larger Group of Seven summit — a sign of how the economic and national security alliance between the two countries has strengthened. “There'll be discussions about the state of play on sanctions and the steps that the …

Biden says there’s ‘work to do’ on global stage as he heads to Japan; US debt limit standoff looms
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden says there’s ‘work to do’ on global stage as he heads to Japan; US debt limit standoff looms

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said there’s “work to do” on the global stage as he headed to Japan on Wednesday to consult with allies on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertiveness in the Pacific at the same time that a debt limit standoff looms at home. “I’ve made clear America is not a deadbeat nation, we pay our …

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