Chinese official talks with North Korean counterpart in the nations' highest-level meeting in years (from The Associated Press) apnews.com/article/9f0d5c…

This has been patently obvious for a generation.

Yes, but did the EU approach ever consider security--which of course is NATO's focus--to be an area where they could partner with China?

End of an era for high-quality, free newsletters covering China as Bethany 貝書穎 departs Axios and James Palmer's newsletter at Foreign Policy moves behind a paywall. What a public service both have provided.

I wrote this article for POLITICO Magazine almost 2 years ago. At the time, analysts were trying to discern what the international reverberations of Russia's invasion of Ukraine might be.

I think it holds up well given how China & Xi have approached the war. politico.com/news/magazine/…

I wrote this article for POLITICO Magazine almost 2 years ago. At the time, analysts were trying to discern what the international reverberations of Russia's invasion of Ukraine might be.

I think it holds up well given how China & Xi have approached the war. politico.com/news/magazine/…

China’s recent moves suggest it will no longer respect previous tacit agreements about the waters around Kinmen, says Jacob Stokes. “An outer island seizure scenario is just as likely, perhaps even more so, than a full blockade of Taiwan’s main island.'
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Shared some thoughts with Austin Ramzy for this The Wall Street Journal story on the recent spat(s) between China and Taiwan wsj.com/world/asia/chi…

Only 13 hours left for our THE INTERNATIONALISTS giveaway on Goodreads!

We're giving 35 copies away, and you could get yours if you opt in before closing. goodreads.com/book/show/1579…

'On Weibo, an X-like Chinese social media platform, nationalists have scrutinized Putin's long reflection on Russia-Ukraine relations and how it relates to their own territorial claims.' newsweek.com/china-russia-v…

92-5: Senate confirmed Kurt Campbell to be Deputy Secretary of State, the State Department’s number two post under Secretary Blinken. 5 Senators voted No: 4 Republicans Hawley, Scott (FL), Tuberville, Vance & Sanders-I. Campbell succeeds Wendy Sherman,who left at the end of July.

Senate Foreign Relations Chair Eyes ‘Comprehensive’ China Bill exportcompliancedaily.com/article/2024/0…

Senate will vote next week on the nomination of Kurt Campbell to be Deputy Secretary of State. Schumer filed cloture on his nomination today. Foreign Relations Cmte approved his nomination last week. He currently serves as Nat'l Security Council coordinator for the Indo-Pacific.

I am looking forward to testifying at this U.S.-China Commission hearing today. My presentation will focus on the integration of artificial intelligence in China's military, the People's Liberation Army.

Check out the full lineup and live-stream here: uscc.gov/hearings/curre…

CIA Has Doubled Its Budget for China in the Past 2 Years: CIA Chief businessinsider.com/cia-doubled-bu…

The Japanese get a state dinner -- good politics after hosting one for the South Koreans. PM Kishida and his wife will be in Washington for the official visit + state dinner on April 10.

US urges discussions with China on practical nuclear risk reduction steps reuters.com/world/us-urges…

Before leaving to Camp David President Biden was asked on his thoughts about the Taiwan election and he said: “We do not support independence.”

Two stellar new job openings at CNAS with Emily Kilcrease. Super in-demand research on an awesome team.
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