Tag: Asia & Pacific

LIVE May 2, 9 AM ET: The G-7 Summit and a New Era of Japanese Leadership—A Hudson Event

Akira Amari, a member of the House of Representatives of Japan, Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party, former Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy, and a champion of Japan’s economic security, shares his views on the G-7 summit and Japanese leadership at 9:00 a.m. ET on May 2 at a Hudson Institute and…


LIVE NOW: The G-7 Summit and a New Era of Japanese Leadership—A Hudson Event

Akira Amari, a member of the House of Representatives of Japan, Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party, former Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy, and a champion of Japan’s economic security, shares his views on the G-7 summit and Japanese leadership at 9:00 a.m. ET on May 2 at a Hudson Institute and…


The G-7 Summit and a New Era of Japanese Leadership—A Hudson Event

Akira Amari, a member of the House of Representatives of Japan, Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party, former Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy, and a champion of Japan’s economic security, shares his views on the G-7 summit and Japanese leadership at 9:00 a.m. ET on May 2 at a Hudson Institute and…


US, Philippines Increase Cooperation Amid China’s Threats

The United States and the Philippines will strengthen their alliance through increased military cooperation, including the supply of air and maritime capabilities from the United States to the Philippines. President Joe Biden met with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on May 1, where the two agreed to increase military coordination. “[This…


US Urges China to Stop Harassing Philippine Vessels in Disputed Sea

The United States on Saturday urged China to stop harassing Philippine vessels in the South China Sea after a tense encounter between a Chinese coast guard ship and a Philippine patrol ship in the disputed waters. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said the incident in the Ayungin Shoal—also known as the Second Thomas Shoal—was a…


Biden Says ‘Ironclad’ US-South Korea Alliance Founded on Shared Beliefs

The United States and South Korea have maintained an “ironclad alliance” for more than seven decades due to their shared beliefs in democracy and freedom, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday. His remarks came after South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s six-day visit to the United States ending Saturday. The two leaders met on April…


Anti-War Post Goes Viral on Chinese Social Media Amid CCP’s Increased Aggression Toward Taiwan

The Chinese communist regime’s threats to annex Taiwan by force has escalated this year, accompanied by its more frequent military incursions into Taiwan’s water and air territories. Meanwhile, an anti-war post denouncing the regime’s war efforts has gone viral on Chinese social media platforms, resonating with countless Chinese citizens. The post reads: “If the war…


USA Will Open Basketball World Cup Against New Zealand

The United States will open Basketball World Cup play against New Zealand this summer, with Greece and Jordan also awaiting the Americans in the group stage. And the earliest the U.S. can see France in an Olympic final rematch is the semifinals. FIBA held the World Cup draw in Manila on Saturday, when the 32…


China Expands Anti-Espionage Law Targeting Foreign Companies and Dissidents

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) passed its newly revised anti-espionage law, which will come into effect on July 1 this year. The revision has expanded the definition of espionage, making it broader and vaguer. Human rights observers believe that it is an escalation in the repression of the Chinese people and will be used to…


Nuclear Sharing Not Part of Washington Declaration With South Korea: US Official

The agreement between the United States and South Korea to strengthen U.S. extended deterrence does not constitute a “de facto nuclear sharing” between the two allies, a White House official said. “I don’t think that we see this as a de facto nuclear sharing,” Edgard Kagan, special assistant to the president and senior director for…