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APEC summit
CCP Attempts to Woo New Zealand Amid Trump Tariff Worries
Beijing seems to see impending U.S. tariffs as an opportunity to win allies in the Indo-Pacific.
Albanese Shrugs Off Praise From State-Owned China Daily Amid Impending Trump Tariffs
The prime minister said his only motive for opposing the president-elect’s tariff plans is Australia’s national interest.
Bipartisan Commission Asks San Francisco Police to Investigate Violence During APEC Summit
‘The constitutionally-protected right to peacefully protest must be respected.’
Morris Chang at APEC Summit: A Testament to TSMC’s Global Influence
On the subject of US restrictions on high-tech exports to China, Mr. Chang expressed support for the US policies.
Japan’s Prime Minister Shifts to Assertive Diplomacy Against CCP at APEC Summit
Prime Minister Kishida advocated for responsible actions from China to establish a ‘constructive and stable Japan-China relationship.’
At APEC Summit, Japan–South Korea Meetings Highlight ‘Transformative Phase’ in Relations
Meetings between Japanese and South Korean leaders—featuring an unexpected trek—underscored a ’very positive trend' in relations between the two countries.
Czech News Crew Robbed at Gunpoint While Covering APEC in San Francisco
‘Masked assailants’ were ’heading at my cameraman, aiming a gun at his stomach and one at my head,' a TV journalist said.
US–China Relations in the Spotlight as APEC Kicks Off in San Francisco
Rather than expecting a big reset, both sides are approaching this week’s bilateral meeting with the goal of stabilizing their relationship.
