Biden signs $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The $95 billion war aid measure signed by President Biden includes support for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan and a provision that could lead to TikTok being sold or banned in the U.S. [ more ]
Why is US threatening to ban TikTok and will other countries follow suit?
President Biden is set to sign a bill requiring TikTok's Chinese owner to sell US operations or face a ban, giving a deadline for sale and potential for extension. [ more ]
David Cameron defends pursuit of close ties with China as prime minister and stresses the need to engage with Beijing today.
Cameron acknowledges China's increased aggression and assertiveness since he left office in 2016, highlighting the importance of security and protection in dealing with China.
Cameron emphasizes the need to align with allies and counter any malign threats coming from China. [ more ]
Yoon's gamble with ideology undercuts democracy and ignites inter-Korean tensions | East Asia Forum
President Yoon Suk-yeol seeks deeper contacts with Japan and the US, while distancing from China, Russia, and North Korea.
South Korea's neglect of dialogue with North Korea, military cooperation with the US, and anti-North Korea rhetoric have strained relations and raised tensions. [ more ]
The lunch meeting at the Council on Foreign Relations highlighted the nostalgic feelings of Americans who had lived in China during a period of warm relations.
The attendees expressed concern that China has closed itself off and that understanding China has become more difficult.
The Council on Foreign Relations is losing visibility, access, and insight into China due to increasing repression and new restrictions. [ more ]