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What Xi’s Thucydides Trap warning to Trump means for US-China ties
What Xi’s Thucydides Trap warning to Trump means for US-China ties
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Xi Jinping’s warning to Donald Trump over the Thucydides Trap highlights the risks facing US-China ties as rivalry, trade and Taiwan tensions converge.Japan vows wider Asia energy aid as Middle East tensions bite
Japan vows wider Asia energy aid as Middle East tensions bite
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Tokyo says helping Asia also protects Japan, as it offers $10 billion for fuel purchases and teams with the ADB on SME and energy-transition funding.World Gold Council says Thai Q1 gold investment hits 7-year high
World Gold Council says Thai Q1 gold investment hits 7-year high
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Economic uncertainty, political tensions and higher gold prices continued to support Thai safe-haven demand, the World Gold Council says.Japanese trade group to visit China in June after diplomatic tensions
Japanese trade group to visit China in June after diplomatic tensions
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
A delegation led by Yohei Kono is set to visit China in June, marking the first official Japanese business trip since last year’s backlash.BOJ seen holding rates as Middle East tensions cloud outlook
BOJ seen holding rates as Middle East tensions cloud outlook
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
Rising oil prices and supply risks are complicating the BOJ’s next move, with some officials seen preferring to wait until June before tightening again.G-7 finance chiefs seek to de-escalate Middle East tensions
G-7 finance chiefs seek to de-escalate Middle East tensions
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
No joint statement emerged, but Japan said G7 officials agreed on easing Middle East tensions, restoring Hormuz passage and monitoring oil prices.Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping to ease military tensions
Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping to ease military tensions
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
Cheng Li-wun visited Beijing on what she called a peace mission, while Xi pushed dialogue and Beijing maintained military pressure on Taiwan.Takaichi urges Iran to swiftly ease tensions, secure Hormuz
Takaichi urges Iran to swiftly ease tensions, secure Hormuz
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
During a 25-minute call, Sanae Takaichi welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire and urged Tehran to guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.