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The South China Sea and the Trump Factor

Andrew Chubb examines whether a transactional U.S. foreign policy leaves countries vulnerable to Chinese pressure in the South China Sea.

UPCOMING EVENTS

New Centers of Gravity: How China and India Are Vying for Influence in the European Union

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09 Sep 2025

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Selina Ho

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China's Assertive Insecurity in a Chaotic World, with Selina Ho

A look at Xi Jinping's trip to Southeast Asia as the trade war between China and the U.S. intensifies. Plus: why, after more than half a century, Beijing is leaning on a 1953 speech from Mao to rally people behind the leaders once again.

EU-Taiwan report photo

article

Missed Signals Only Worsen Tensions over Taiwan

Addressing two major misperceptions that underpin the dynamics between Washington and Beijing over Taiwan would help promote stability, writes Rorry Daniels in an op-ed for SCMP.

Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's president, left, and Fumio Kishida, Japan's prime minister, shake hands ahead of a summit meeting in 2023

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The Future of Alliances in Northeast Asia

Seoul and Tokyo should begin preparing for a future in which they navigate regional challenges without a close ally who shares the same values, writes Emma Whitmyer in an op-ed for 9DashLine.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi

paper

A New Triangle: The Interplay Between China and EU-India Relations

Philippe Le Corre examines the evolving dynamics of the China-EU-India relationship amid China’s rise and India’s growing significance in Europe’s political and economic strategy.

BM 82 Rocco

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Briefing MONTHLY #82 | March 2025

Duelling Budgets | Dutton’s region | Taiwan pressure | ASEAN aid map | Beyond Five Eyes | Asia’s happy place | Xi & Trump

TOPSHOT-TAIWAN-POLITICS-VOTE

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EU-Taiwan Relations: Navigating PRC Pressure, U.S.-China Competition, and Trump’s Foreign Policy

Simona Grano analyzes the positive momentum in Europe-Taiwan relations as the two navigate a range of geopolitical issues.

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The Japan-U.S. Alliance at a Pivotal Moment and the Path Ahead

in January, ASPI hosted a conference on the U.S.-Japan relationship and shares key takeaways from the conference and the future of U.S. - Japan relations after the Trump-Ishiba summit.

China's President Xi Jinping is applauded by Premier Li Qiang, Politburo Standing Committee member Cai Qi

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Key Takeaways from China’s Two Sessions in 2025

Read Center for China Analysis experts' key takeaways from the Two Sessions in China, including their take on Premier Li Qiang's Government Work Report and what it revealed about China's economic targets and policy priorities for 2025.

Wang Yi, PRC Minister of Foreign Affairs, speaks about "China and the World" at the Munich Security Conference.

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Is China Winning Europe Thanks to Trump?

Philippe Le Corre analyzes the China-Europe relationship in the context of recent changes in the U.S. government and other geopolitical developments.

South Korea Digital Networks

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Establishing a Positive Regulatory Environment for Cloud Security in APEC

Shay Wester looks at how APEC economies can develop regulatory frameworks that enhance cloud security, build trust, and advance innovation and digital transformation.

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Briefing MONTHLY #81 | February 2025

Asia after Trump | ASEAN trade | Funding PNG | Asia envoys | Talking Chinese | Rethinking India

TOPSHOT-CHINA-US-DIPLOMACY

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Xi Jinping’s Purges Have Escalated. Here’s Why They Are Unlikely to Stop

Guoguang Wu analyzes the logic behind Xi Jinping’s relentless political purges and draws parallels between Xi’s efforts to consolidate power and those of Joseph Stalin and Mao Zedong.

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PLA Watch - Monthly Newsletter

Sign up for PLA Watch, a monthly newsletter from the Center for China Analysis delivering insights into the latest developments in Chinese military affairs.

China Holds Annual Political Meeting Two Sessions - NPC Closing

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What to Watch at China’s Two Sessions in 2025

As Beijing readies for next week’s Two Sessions, Neil Thomas and Jing Qian highlight key watchpoints in economic policy, elite politics, and U.S.-China relations.

02.11.2025 - QUAD Program 1

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Event Recap: Consuls General on Indo-Pacific Security and the QUAD: Updates & Analysis

Feb 11, 2025 — Check out our event recap and watch images and stay tuned for video from "Consuls General on Indo-Pacific Security and the QUAD: Updates & Analysis"

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