President Biden hopes the diplomatic trips this summer by his aides lead to frank talks with Xi Jinping and other Chinese officials before the 2024 U.S. elections.
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China Reels From Floods and a Bruising Heat Wave
Heavy rains and heat waves have affected parts of China and the Asia Pacific region this week. More of the same was in the forecast.
Taiwan Faces a #MeToo Wave, Set Off by a Netflix Hit
A torrent of sexual harassment accusations has prompted questions about the state of women’s rights on an island democracy that has long been one of Asia’s most progressive places.
Blinken Visit Reveals Chasm in How U.S. and China Perceive Rivalry
Xi Jinping and nationalistic Chinese see recent U.S. actions as an effort to contain another superpower rather than compete with it — and they’re pushing back.
China’s Coast Guard and the Fight to Control Asia
Beijing’s patrol vessels often resemble warships. Now other nations are trying to compete with tougher coast guards of their own.
U.S. Warns China on Nuclear Rivalry and Vows to Keep Patrolling Region
Speeches by two top officials illustrated the depth of concern over the rift between the nations. China called it provocation.
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin Vows to Keep Pressure on China
He said “risky intercepts” by Chinese planes in international airspace would not deter the United States and allies from patrolling, and he restated U.S. support for Taiwan.
Readers in Asia: What Does L.G.B.T.Q. Life Look Like Where You Live?
We may include your response in a June edition of the Asia Pacific Morning Briefing.
Liz Truss, Britain’s Briefest Prime Minister, Meets Taiwan’s Leader
Liz Truss, the former British prime minister, met Taiwan’s leader, who has sought to push back against China’s efforts to isolate the island democracy.
Taiwan’s Opposition Picks Hou Yu-ih, a Moderate, for Presidential Race
The Kuomintang nominated Hou Yu-ih, a popular mayor who has said little about geopolitical issues, as the party tries to appeal to voters wary of Beijing.