Digby James Wren, Special Senior Advisor, Royal Academy of Cambodia
Jul 12, 2023
Since the Trump administration launched its trade and tech war on China, no evidence whatsoever has been revealed by state-led investigations into US allegation
Lucio Blanco Pitlo III, Research Fellow, Asia-Pacific Pathways to Progress Foundation
Jul 05, 2023
The Philippines and the U.S. issued new Bilateral Defense Guidelines, which help modernize the alliance, but can’t replace diplomacy when addressing differences.
Joseph S. Nye, Professor, Harvard University
Jul 05, 2023
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Joe Biden in the White House this month, many observers saw the makings of an evolving alliance a
Sajjad Ashraf, Former Adjunct Professor, National University of Singapore
Jul 04, 2023
Washington’s increased presence in the Asia-Pacific region, along with the polarization of America’s political system, are intensifying the challenge of reaching a breakthrough with China. And as tensions grow, particularly surrounding Taiwan, the U.S. must build on the momentum from Blinken’s visit and seek compromise with Beijing.
Leonardo Dinic, Advisor to the CroAsia Institute
Jul 04, 2023
The exit of Western producers from Russia led to China's increased presence in Europe, with significant benefits for Chinese manufacturers and oil companies but also raises concerns about geopolitical implications. China's expansion and the recent rise of India as an oil exporter has led to consequences for European energy security and the global economy.
Yi Fan, a Beijing-based political commentator
Jul 03, 2023
When Tony Blinken last visited Beijing in 2016, he was there together with a large, cross-departmental delegation attending a range of bilateral dialogues. Those were better days for China-U.S. relations. Back then, perhaps even Blinken himself might not have thought that this relationship would take a drastic turn and hit “the lowest point” when he visited Beijing again – after a hiatus of seven years.
James Chau, President, China-United States Exchange Foundation
Jun 29, 2023
Just as a pianist practises a new piece of music slowly, with attention to every phrase, keeping the first signs of goodwill between Washington and Beijing on track calls for a disciplined use of words. More educational exchanges and people-to-people interactions will also help improve understanding and dispel fear and suspicion.
Richard Javad Heydarian, Professorial Chairholder in Geopolitics, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Jun 29, 2023
Amid rising tensions between the United States and China in Asian waters, ASEAN nations, led by Indonesia, are intensifying their efforts to manage and diffuse the military tensions. Initiatives such as the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) and joint naval drills aim to engage both superpowers and promote dialogue. ASEAN states are strengthening their defensive positions while pursuing diplomatic engagement to ensure regional stability.
Brian Wong, Assistant Professor in Philosophy, HKU and Rhodes Scholar
Jun 29, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to China marked the first proper meeting between executive representatives from the U.S. and China since January’s balloon fiasco. Both countries are far away from signing into binding commitments with one another, but the summits alone provide a platform for communication to take place.
Stephen Roach, Senior Fellow, Yale University
Jun 29, 2023
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s long-delayed trip to Beijing has come and gone. Despite the predictable optimistic spin on the visit – both sides agreed to strengthen people-to-people exchanges and promised to continue talks – it did little to defuse the increasingly fraught conflict between the United States and China.