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    China experts see US-Pakistan ties as ‘short-term noise’

    As US President Donald Trump has ramped up his country's ties with Pakistan, China's all-weather ally, Chinese strategic experts say Islamabad understands the limits given his strategy to contain Beijing's global influence. ...

    ‘Shrimp among whales’: South Korea faces a US vs China dilemma

    The Korean peninsula has once again become a fulcrum of global anxiety, as South Korea grapples with intensifying pressure from its US ally to take sides in Washington’s deepening rivalry with China, all while North Korea rattles its sabres on Seoul’s doorstep.Analysts warn that...

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    Why Donald Trump’s tariffs take aim at Asia and your iPhones

    Suranjana TewariAsia Business CorrespondentGetty ImagesBut perhaps the biggest casualty of Trump's tariffs could well...

    Does Malaysia-US tariff deal signal new tech diplomacy era in Southeast Asia?

    Malaysia received gets 19% tariff from the US after negotiations, with specifics undisclosed.Negotiations linked...

    Trump promoting Scotland a good thing regardless of politics, says Sarwar

    Anas Sarwar has been consistently outspoken about Donald Trump, accusing him of racism in...

    Modi’s visit, Indian aid pledge reshape Maldives ties as China wavers

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the Maldives is being viewed as...

    ‘Own the story’: China urged to control narrative and engage Asia to counteract the West

    China must leverage its new cultural symbols and stay open to interacting with scholars...

    July 23: Taiwan’s “Great Recall” Elections and the Impact on Taiwan’s Future Politics

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbK5vrgJxQY Wednesday July 23, 2025 from 9:00 – 10:15 AM (ET) Webcast (Online Only) Event Summary: On July...

    Flurry of trade deals offers relief for some Asian countries, while others wait

    BANGKOK — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced trade deals with Japan and a...

    European shares softer as EU mulls US countermeasures; Big Tech in focus

    European shares were softer on Monday as markets awaited developments in trade talks, as...

    Asia stocks, yen look past Japan politics as earnings loom

    Asian shares and the yen held their ground on Monday as Japanese elections proved...

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    China experts see US-Pakistan ties as ‘short-term noise’

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    If America goes after India’s oil trade, China will benefit

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