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In Beijing summit, Trump got what he wanted on Iran, and Xi got what he wanted on Taiwan
Trump spoke against Taiwan independence; China agrees with US that Hormuz Strait must be reopen and Iran should not have nuclear weapons
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In Beijing summit, Trump got what he wanted on Iran, and Xi got what he wanted on Taiwan
Trump spoke against Taiwan independence; China agrees with US that Hormuz Strait must be reopen and Iran should not have nuclear weapons
4 hrs ago
Taiwanese non-pundit people express mixed feelings about Trump-Xi meeting
Some fear “Silicon Shield” will not help against dangers from within
10 hrs ago
Gunfire in the Senate: How the Philippines’ Political War Turned Violent
A senator’s escape and chaotic Senate standoff have intensified the country’ political crisis ahead of 2028
May 15

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ASEAN May be Swapping One Energy Dependence for Another
‘Battery power’ takes on a new meaning
May 14
Chinese, US Investment in Global South Not Always Welcome
Chinese deals in US, Europe fall due to anti-China hostility but rise sharply in Global South
May 13
Gulf’s Mini States in The Spotlight
Iran conflict sparks strains between local players with moneybags
May 11 • Philip Bowring

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