Recent developments suggest the US is continuing the hypocrisy, demands, confrontation and military intimidation that characterised Trump’s Asia policy – and that ‘Asia tsar’ Kurt Campbell has been outmanoeuvred by China hawks Source link
Read More »New US-led Pacific group to meet amid worry over China’s military ‘footprints’
Washington’s Partners in the Blue Pacific grouping was formed in June and includes Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Britain. ‘A more ambitious China that seeks to develop footprints militarily’ had caused ‘anxiety’ in the region, a White House official said. Source link
Read More »US seeks close ties with Philippines’ Marcos despite ‘challenges’
Kurt Campbell, the White House coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, said Washington expects there will be some ‘initial challenges’ in dealing with the new president. Source link
Read More »US plans to battle illegal fishing in Pacific, with an eye on China’s fleet
Campbell spoke ahead of President Joe Biden’s planned May 20-24 visit to South Korea and Japan that will include a meeting in Tokyo of the Quad group of countries – Australia, India, Japan and the US – which have increased cooperation in the face of China’s growing assertiveness. China says …
Read More »Biden adviser in Solomon Islands days after China security pact signed
The senior White House official will also discuss plans to open a US embassy in Honiara. Source link
Read More »China confirms signing of Solomon Islands security pact
Beijing says agreement ‘does not target any third party’ and is intended to promote peace and stability. Source link
Read More »Chinese premier appeals to US to lift export bans on China
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called on the US to lift export bans on China, despite widening differences between the two countries.During his annual press conference in Beijing on Friday, Li said there were broad areas and great potential for cooperation between China and the United States.“If the United States …
Read More »‘US signals resolve on Indo-Pacific, Taiwan’ despite Ukraine war
The United States is seeking to quash suggestions that the war in Ukraine presents an opportunity for mainland China to attack Taiwan, Chinese observers said.The assessment was in response to a commitment from White House Indo-Pacific policy coordinator Kurt Campbell that the US would keep its focus on the Indo-Pacific …
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