U.S. Senator Marco Rubio is calling for a bolder American economic push into Central Asia, arguing that stepped-up U.S. investment and trade there can blunt Beijing’s growing influence while still preserving stable, pragmatic ties with China
Nikkei Asia reports that China now wields decisive leverage over Donald Trump – a seismic shift recalibrating trade, security and diplomacy as Washington and Beijing brace for a renewed strategic showdown
Asia Society’s new report probes the changing landscape of U.S.-China relations in the life sciences, where competition and collaboration increasingly intertwine. It highlights policy flashpoints, deep research linkages, and the wider implications for global health security
China’s rapid rise in science is the payoff of decades of steady investment – not an immediate threat. Experts say the real danger is at home: shrinking U.S. research funding, paralyzing political gridlock, and a retreat from global research leadership
Rising tensions in U.S.-China relations threaten global scientific collaboration, risking innovation setbacks. Asia Society highlights how geopolitical conflicts could hinder breakthroughs vital to the future of science worldwide.
The U.S. and China are ramping up public health collaborations in Southeast Asia, creating opportunities for synergy amid regional challenges. These joint efforts aim to strengthen disease control and healthcare infrastructure.