Quad foreign ministers meet in Washington in signal of Trump's China focus
By David Brunnstrom, Simon Lewis and Alasdair Pal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States, Australia, India and Japan recommitted to working together on Tuesday, after the first meeting of the China-focused "Quad" grouping's top diplomats since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Trump’s Hint at Deal Making Gives China a Little Breathing Room
Trump's inner circle offers different perspectives on dealing with China
China’s hopes grow for deal to avert trade war with Donald Trump
Singapore’s prime minister warns of a ‘third world war’ if U.S. and China force rest of the world to pick sides
Fortunately, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thought a full split was unlikely: "I can’t see how a full decoupling can happen at this stage."
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Political uncertainty to hinder Seoul's diplomacy toward Washington, Beijing as Trump 2.0 begins
As Donald Trump kicks off his second term in office Monday, Seoul is paying close attention to how U.S.-China strategic competition — a key variable in setting the coordinates for Korean diplomacy — will unfold.

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Rubio Says US Committed to Philippines in Call About China's 'Dangerous' Actions
Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing's 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila and condemned Beijing for its "dangerous and destabilising" actions in the Sea, in his first phone call with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo.
Brazil says soy shipments to China from five firms halted due to contamination
China, the world's biggest soybean buyer, has stopped receiving Brazilian soybean shipments from five entities after cargoes did not meet phytosanitary requirements, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.
China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White House
China's relations are starting to improve with Japan, India and other countries that former U.S. President Joe Biden courted, just as Donald Trump brings his more unilateralist approach back to the Wh
Tariffs are coming: Trump says he's looking at 10% tax on Chinese imports
President Donald Trump said from the White House that he's looking at a 10% tariff on imports from China. He pushed Xi Jinping crack down on fentanyl.
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Can Trump contain China without a war?
Will Washington really go to war with China over such a blockade? Keep in mind that any PLA blockade will be presented by Beijing as a Chinese internal matter, a position many United Nations ...
Ships with missile propellant ingredient set to sail from China to Iran, FT reports
Two Iranian cargo vessels carrying an ingredient for missile propellant will sail from China to Iran in the next few weeks, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing intelligence from security officials in two Western countries.
Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller speaks out after being pardoned by Trump
Olympian Klete Keller, who was pardoned by president Donald Trump this week for his role in storming the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was overcome with emotion when he heard the news.
Does China Control The Panama Canal, As Trump Claims?
US President Donald Trump's threat to seize the Panama Canal over alleged undue Chinese influence may really be aimed at limiting Beijing's growing diplomatic and economic presence in Latin America, experts say.