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Japan’s faith in US falters as ‘erratic’ Trump raises doubts on security commitments: poll
Japanese scepticism is growing as more than three-quarters of citizens doubt US military support under Trump, despite security assurances.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:
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Chinese retaliation to hurt Trump ag, fossil fuels support bases
US ports are now starting to see scheduled shipments from China decline as the result of Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs on Chinese goods. The port of Los Angeles, the biggest port for Chinese goods in the US, is predicting scheduled shipments in early May to be about a third lower than the same time last […] The post Chinese retaliation to hurt Trump ag, fossil fuels support bases appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US and Ukraine sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv
The US president says an American presence on the ground will ‘keep a lot of bad actors out of the country’.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:'We don't care': A defiant China looks beyond Trump's America
Chinese exporters tell the BBC if the US doesn't want their goods, "other countries have money" to buy them.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Russian clout fading, China reshaping Central Asia energy sector
China has been developing closer ties with countries in Central Asia over recent years. Trade between China and the Central Asia region grew to US$89 billion in 2023, an increase of 27% on the previous year. Chinese trade rose with every country there except Turkmenistan. In my paper from June 2024, which is part of […] The post Russian clout fading, China reshaping Central Asia energy sector appeared first on Asia...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Most mainland Chinese citizens oppose use of force to unify with Taiwan: survey
Yet on Russia’s actions in Ukraine, India border claims and South China Sea, respondents voiced more hawkish views backing Beijing’s stance.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US-China trade war has left ordinary people stuck in the middle
The implication that Chinese people’s aspirations for prosperity must be curtailed to preserve American primacy is deeply problematic.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Nuclear v renewables: The coal mining town caught in Australia's climate wars
Some worry renewed debate over Australia's energy future is reopening the "climate wars" of years past.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Nuclear is back on Australia's election agenda - will it reignite toxic 'climate wars'?
Some worry renewed debate over Australia's energy future is reopening the "climate wars" of years past.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Palestinian student at Columbia released after being arrested at US citizenship interview
Mohsen Mahdawi is out on bail as he challenges the Trump administration’s efforts to deport him for taking part in Gaza protests.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump says US kids may get ‘2 dolls instead of 30’ but China will suffer more in trade war
The comments come amid news of the US economy shrinking, which the president ‘has nothing to do’ with his tariffs.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump says Canada PM Mark Carney to visit ‘within the next week’
The Liberal Party leader won Monday’s election after vowing to stand up to the US president’s threats to annex his country.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:How Will South Korea’s Next President Deal With China’s Maritime Encroachment?
Beijing’s rising assertiveness in an area both claim as their EEZ will loom large as the next South Korean government formulates its China policy.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The choice: LBJ’s decision to go to war in Vietnam 60 years ago
Sixty years ago, during the first six months of 1965, Lyndon Johnson made the decision to Americanize the conflict in Vietnam. His vice-president, Hubert Humphrey advised him against it. So did his long-time mentor and friend Senator Richard Russell of Georgia. Inside the administration, Undersecretary of State George Ball also made the case for restraint. […] The post The choice: LBJ’s decision to go to war inVietnam...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Japan lawmakers warn US tariffs threaten security, not just economic ties, as China looms
Donald Trump’s policy called a national security challenge as trade negotiations continue between Tokyo and Washington.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump Is Undermining 3 Key US Advantages Over China
U.S. global leadership has been underpinned by its alliances, the openness of its multicultural society, and the freedom of its scientific community. All are under siege.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Beyond the Optics: Can the EU Deliver on Its Central Asia Promises?
Despite the positive developments at the EU-Central Asia summit, a range of challenges could hinder meaningful cooperation between the two sides.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Mapping Coal Phaseouts in Key Asian Markets
Coal is on its last gasp – only legacy energy sector policy stands in the way of a self-reliant, self-sustaining future.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:China-US AI Technology Competition: Who’s Winning in Key Inputs?
Energy, rare earth elements, and talent: these critical inputs face vastly different structures in the two countries and may determine the pace and scale of AI innovation.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The Fall of Saigon: The Day Domino Theory Died
Fifty years after the communist victory in Vietnam, the old domino theory seems to have been definitively replaced by a deeper conflict determined by history, power, and geography.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Is India Really Winning Its War on Poverty?
The World Bank says that India has made radical strides in eliminating extreme poverty. The reality on the ground is more complicated.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The ‘Bullet Curtain’: China’s Answer to the Growing Drone Swarm Threat
China’s largest arms manufacturer, Norinco, recently unveiled an anti-drone swarm system that claims to offer an economical solution to air defense.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:China Has Long Been an Expert in Using Tariffs. Now It’s a Target.
Tariffs have played a large part in the growth and expansion of the Chinese economy since the 1980s.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Gree Electric boss chided for calling overseas grads spy suspects
A comment by Dong Mingzhu, chairwoman of the state-owned Gree Electric Appliances, recently sparked Internet controversy in China. She labeled those who studied abroad as “spy” suspects. Dong, 70, said at the company’s shareholders meeting on April 22 that she would only hire talents who graduated from local universities, as spies could be among those […] The post Gree Electric boss chided for calling overseas grads...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:France in the Indian Ocean: Navigating National Imperatives and Regional Ambitions
President Macron’s recent tour of the IOR underscored the complex interplay between France’s global strategic ambitions and the local realities of its overseas territories.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:China lifts sanctions on EU lawmakers amid transatlantic strains caused by Trump
The move had been telegraphed by a series of meetings between European Parliament president and China’s ambassador to the EU.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:How Trump’s tariff chaos is bringing China’s ‘trade circle of friends’ closer
Washington’s hardline approach is likely to boost Beijing’s ties with Brazil and Latin America in general, according to analysts.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Wall Street storms back from early losses, concluding a month of Trump chaos
Stocks tumbled at first after news of a shrinking US economy, but bounced back following a good report on inflation.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US-China trade war putting thousands of American jobs at risk, business lobby group warns
US-China Business Council says ‘precipitous decline’ in bilateral trade could destabilise US economy.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Fans flock to ‘Keung To Bay’ to celebrate Mirror star’s birthday in Hong Kong
Overseas fans join thousands of locals as birthday-themed parade trams and free rides for residents help mark the occasion.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump blames Biden after US economy shrinks in first 3 months of his presidency
US GDP fell at an annual rate of 0.3 per cent in the first quarter, after growth of 2.4 per cent in the last months of 2024.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Chinese astronauts touch down, senior PLA official ousted: SCMP daily highlights
From a difficult return to Earth to a US show of force near the Philippines, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Negative equity cases in Hong Kong’s real-estate market hit a new high
Negative equity cases soar to highest level since at least 2003 amid rising interest rates; experts advise caution for potential buyers.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong school principal convicted of leaking exam questions to mistress
Henry Kwok, 52, divulged confidential exam and quiz questions to tutorial centre director Pang Wing-han, 48.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:How Hong Kong can reap benefits of Beijing’s eased tax refund rules for visitors
Industry leaders say multi-destination tourism in Greater Bay Area can help to lure visitors planning trips around the country.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: