China’s coast guard has triggered ‘panic’ in Taiwan. That’s only part of Beijing’s plan
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China plans to send San Diego Zoo more pandas this year, reigniting its panda diplomacy
SAN DIEGO (AP) — China plans to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, renewing its longstanding gesture of friendship toward the United States after nearly all the iconic bears on loan to U.S. zoos were returned as relations began to sour between the two nations.
Kishida set to get boost from Biden’s comment on ‘shameful’ incarceration of Japanese-Americans in WWII
“Biden wants to build on the existing relationship with Tokyo and help the regional security alliance, while Kishida knows that the support of Washington is important for his chances of retaining power in the party and when he calls the general election.” Toshimitsu Shigemura, a professor of international relations at Tokyo’s Waseda University, told This Week in Asia.
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to double U.K. underwriting, CEO says
LONDON -- Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance plans to roughly double its insurance underwriting capacity in the U.K. to 3 billion pounds ($3.78 billion) within five years, the company's chief told Nikkei in an interview.
U.S. needs another CHIPS Act to lead world, says Raimondo
SAN JOSE, California -- The U.S. will require a second CHIPS Act if the country wants to "lead the world" in the semiconductor field, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said Wednesday at an Intel foundry event.
Biden's neglect of the Quad carries Indo-Pacific risks
Brahma Chellaney is professor emeritus of strategic studies at the Centre for Policy Research in New Delhi and a former adviser to India's National Security Council. He is the author of nine books, including "Water: Asia's New Battleground."
Eyeing China, Biden signs order to defend ports against cyberattacks
WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday to bolster defenses against cyberattacks on the nation's ports, as officials warn about the threat posed by Chinese hackers.
Thursday Briefing: U.S. Warnings About a Russian Space Weapon
U.S. intelligence agencies have told their closest European allies that if Russia is going to launch a nuclear weapon into orbit, it will probably do so this year. But, they warned, it might instead launch a harmless “dummy” warhead to leave the West guessing about its capabilities.