World Oct 31 Hegseth vows in talks with China that U.S. will ‘stoutly defend’ Indo-Pacific interests By Eileen Ng, Associated Press
Politics May 31 Hegseth warns Indo-Pacific allies of threat from China The U.S. defense secretary reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they also contribute more to their own defense. By Tara Copp, David Rising, Associated Press
World May 20 In his inauguration speech, Taiwan’s new President Lai emphasized China must stop military intimidation Lai pledged on Monday to “neither yield nor provoke” Beijing. But he emphasized that the island democracy is determined to defend itself. By Simina Mistreanu, Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press
World May 01 Watch 9:42 Outgoing U.S. Indo-Pacific commander urges more action to counter China’s military power The Biden administration calls the People’s Republic of China the only country with the will, intent and military strength to change the world order. The U.S. military officer responsible for China and the vast area from Hawaii to India is… By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi
Politics Nov 16 WATCH: Biden tells Asia-Pacific leaders that U.S. ‘not going anywhere’ as it looks to build economic ties Biden on Thursday made America's case to national leaders and CEOs attending the Asia-Pacific summit that the United States is committed to high standards in trade and to partnerships that will benefit economies across the Pacific. By Colleen Long, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
Sep 11 Watch 8:00 The significance of Biden’s trip to Vietnam in the face of China’s growing influence By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi President Biden wrapped a whirlwind trip to Asia with visits to India and Vietnam. Both stops are seen as a further push by his administration to counter China’s influence in Asia and the wider developing world. In Hanoi, Biden announced… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 4:25 What Biden hopes to accomplish at G20 summit in India and visit to Vietnam By Laura Barrón-López, Dan Sagalyn, Zeba Warsi Facing abysmal poll numbers at home, President Biden set off for a two-day gathering of the G20 in India. The meeting between leaders of the world’s largest economies comes at a time of increasing geopolitical divisions. For Biden, the trip… Continue watching
Jul 20 Blinken heads to Tonga, New Zealand, Australia as U.S. aims to counter China’s influence in the region By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The State Department says Blinken will dedicate a new U.S. embassy in the Tongan capital of Nukuʻalofa on July 26 before heading to Wellington, New Zealand, where he will attend the women's World Cup match between the U.S. and the… Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Biden and Indo-Pacific leaders hold Quad partnership talks at G7 meeting By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden tried to reassure world leaders on Saturday that the U.S. would not default as he consulted with the heads of Australia, Japan and India in a meeting of the so-called Quad partnership that had been hastily rescheduled… Continue reading
Jul 31 Pelosi leads delegation to Asia without confirming Taiwan visit By Joe McDonald, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and “democratic governance.”… Continue reading