Facing growing chaos, the European Union and numerous other countries are seeking to forge a global trading nexus that is less vulnerable to American tariffs.
Tag: Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas
Rubio and China’s Top Envoy Vie for Influence in Asia Over Trump’s Tariffs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio wants to bolster ties with Asia to counter Beijing’s power, but President Trump’s tariff threats have nations asking why they should align with Washington.
China Surveys Seabeds Where Naval Rivals May One Day Clash
Chinese research ships are studying the seas for science and resources, but the data they gather could also be useful in a conflict with Taiwan or the United States.
Rubio Tells Top Russian Diplomat of Trump’s Frustration Over Putin’s War
The U.S. secretary of state met with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of a gathering of Southeast Asian nations, where he also defended new U.S. tariff threats.
A 37,000-Year Chronicle of What Once Ailed Us
In a new genetic study, scientists have charted the rise of 214 human diseases across ancient Europe and Asia.
A 37,000-Year Chronicle of What Once Ailed Us
In a new genetic study, scientists have charted the rise of 214 human diseases across ancient Europe and Asia.
Canada Shipping Natural Gas to Asia as It Looks Beyond the US for Trade
A tanker is headed to South Korea with a first shipment of liquefied natural gas from Canada, which hopes to reduce its export reliance on its neighbor.
Scientists Retrace 30,000-Year-Old Ocean Voyage, in a Hollowed-Out Log
Japanese researchers turned to “experimental archaeology” to study how ancient humans navigated powerful ocean currents and migrated offshore.
Scientists Retrace 30,000-Year-Old Ocean Voyage, in a Hollowed-Out Log
Japanese researchers turned to “experimental archaeology” to study how ancient humans navigated powerful ocean currents and migrated offshore.
The Yellow Sea Dispute Between China and South Korea
China has installed large steel cages and a former oil drilling rig in the Yellow Sea, raising concerns in South Korea that they could be used for military purposes.