Japan Plans Early Warning Drones and Mobile Radar for Ogasawara to Strengthen Pacific Surveillance Japan to field early warning drones and mobile radar on Ogasawara islands to boost Pacific surveillance, …
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US Announces China Will Buy $17 Billion in U.S. Agricultural Products Annually
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoChina to buy $17 billion in US agricultural products, White House fact sheet says China to buy US agricultural products annually through 2028, with purchases and aerospace deals outlined in …
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Trump says Taiwan arms sale “depends on China,” calls it bargaining chip Trump says Taiwan arms sale “depends on China,” calling a $14 billion package a bargaining chip with Beijing, …
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China rare-earth export controls cut exports and threaten global manufacturers ahead of Xi-Trump summit
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina rare earth export controls cut shipments and heighten supply risks ahead of Xi‑Trump summit China rare earth export controls have cut shipments of key elements and magnets, prompting manufacturers …
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China Presses for Equal Ties as Trump Maintains Dealmaking at Beijing Summit
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S.-China Summit in Beijing Yields Limited Tangible Results as Both Leaders Seek Stability U.S.-China summit in Beijing on May 14, 2026 saw President Trump and President Xi Jinping emphasize stability …
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US-China summit shows China asserting parity as Trump secures economic gains
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoUS-China summit in Beijing yields managed stability but few concrete breakthroughs Meta description: Trump and Xi met in Beijing on May 14, 2026; the US-China summit preserved a managed relationship …
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Trump Beijing Visit Seeks Practical Gains as China Readies Moves on Taiwan
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump’s visit to China opens on May 13, 2026, with Taiwan a central focus Trump’s visit to China begins May 13, 2026, with talks on trade, Iran and Taiwan. Tokyo …
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China rare earths surge boosts miners’ earnings as importers battle dominance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese rare-earth miners report strong earnings as prices climb ahead of Xi-Trump summit Chinese rare-earth miners are reporting higher earnings as prices for critical minerals rise, a trend that has …
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Japanese firms scale back expatriate staff in Thailand amid China competition
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese Expats in Thailand Fall as Firms Cut Overseas Staff Amid Rising Chinese Influence Japanese expats in Thailand are declining as companies scale back overseas postings, citing stronger baht, slower …
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Global squid catches decline as activists blame China, cite Japan demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGlobal squid catches fall sharply as activists blame expanded Chinese fleets and Japan’s demand Global squid catches have fallen sharply, with activists pointing to expanded Chinese fishing and Japan’s appetite …