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APEC 2025 Review: Trump’s Unwritten Deals Leave Asian Leaders Seeking Clarity
At APEC 2025, U.S. promises lacked written terms, leaving Japan cautious, South Korea pragmatic, and China strategically ascendant as Asia seeks clarity.
Oct 313 min read


Trump–Xi Meeting in South Korea: One-Sided Praise, Cold Optics, and Little Substance
President Trump showered Xi Jinping with praise while lowering tariffs and touting a “12 out of 10” meeting. Xi remained cold and strategic.
Oct 306 min read


China Signals Firm Stance amid New U.S. Tariff Threats
What is clear is that both sides are layering new risks over an already volatile U.S.–China relationship — and global markets, supply chains
Oct 114 min read
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