Asia in 2026 will be more volatile as a fragile Trump–Xi thaw masks worsening U.S.-China relations, pressure on Taiwan intensifies and a more confident Kim Jong Un leverages nuclear advances and Beijing-Moscow ties. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/01/02/world/buckle-up-asia-for-a-volatile-year/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #northkorea #china #kimjongun #xijinping #donaldtrump #chinausrelations #taiwan #defense
Buckle up for a volatile year of Trump-Xi, Taiwan and Kim

Asia in 2026 is not on the brink of war. But the region will be more volatile than it has been in recent memory.

The Japan Times

The Economist's 2026 forecast: AI bubble warning flashes red, China capitalizes on US isolationism, weight-loss pills rival surgery, and geothermal could solve renewables' baseload problem. The polycrisis intensifies.
https://theurb.co/world-ahead-2026

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The World Ahead 2026 predictions from The Economist: Your essential guide to global trends - The Urban Herald

Explore 2026 predictions from The Economist. Understand tariff impacts, AI investment risks, China's opportunities, and grey-zone conflicts ahead.

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Anniek Bao reveals China’s soybean stockpiles hit multi-year highs, challenging Trump’s trade deal claims. Analysts suspect Beijing may slow purchases to extend talks and leverage aid. This analysis offers sharp insights into US-China trade tensions and farm impacts. Explore the full article for details. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/17/china-soybean-mountain-exports-trump-xi-us-farmers-trade-deal-brazil-crop-legumes.html #TradePolicy #ChinaUSRelations
As trump likes to say, China has all the cards. To get this trade deal, he likely promised to not defend Taiwan.
He has a track record of cutting our allies loose.
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The U.S.-China economic confrontation is marked by chaos, lack of strategy and internal divisions within the Trump administration, raising critical questions about the future of global diplomacy and trade. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/27/world/the-us-has-no-china-policy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #donaldtrump #us #china #tariffs #trade #chinausrelations

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Steven Leibo — International Affairs Expert Turns Retirement into Epic Fiction Series on China, America, and Identity

My ALLi author guest this episode is Steven Leibo, an international affairs expert who spent decades teaching and commenting on…
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Steven Leibo — International Affairs Expert Turns Retirement into Epic Fiction Series on China, America, and Identity

Tune in to our Inspirational Indie Author interview with Steven Leibo, who turned retirement into a fiction series exploring China.

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By relying on tariffs and subsidies, the United States is now paying the price for underestimating how tightly its economy is bound to the rest of the world. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/22/world/supply-chain-economics-and-tariffs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #china #us #chinausrelations #chineseeconomy #useconomy #tariffs #trade #supplychains
The China-U.S. trade standoff has entered a more confrontational phase, with both sides escalating measures but leaving space open for tactical negotiation and limited agreements. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/16/world/sino-us-economic-cage/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #rareearths #trade #tariffs #us #china #chinausrelations
The Sino-U.S. economic cage match heats up

Notwithstanding momentary attempts at detente, the long-term path is toward competitive confrontation.

The Japan Times