Mark Magnier

The US and China face off at the UN over Afghan policy over virtually similar wording. "The main issue is not what is being said, but who is saying it." https://t.co/XvW7O8gy22 https://t.co/mqENqMKZdZ

David and Goliath: The Philippines attempts to push back at Chinese sovereignty muscle but its Transparency Initiative has a mixed legacy. "When on 60 Minutes you see the ship get rammed by this ship twice its size, that makes an impression.” https://t.co/gyj1fqGzHo https://t.co/CXr9VHD1P8

China opened a new $3.5 billion port in South America, the US handed over $6 million worth of old Caltrain locomotives. Who's leaving a bigger footprint in the US 'backyard'? “It didn’t seem like the US president was really here at all.” https://t.co/PwvinLBnSm https://t.co/W5oPFfcoYB

Awaiting the US election results, Asian nations see little difference in candidates’ policies, or so they claim. "Trump’s unpredictability, while risky, has sometimes worked to North Korea’s advantage, creating unexpected openings." https://t.co/w9b2hDXfX8

Trump 2.0: older, more aggressive and potentially a bigger China hawk. https://t.co/ERlWWoNjMQ https://t.co/CP86CZFvuv

If the rest of the world could vote...a look at the two candidates' foreign and China policy as we head into the final two months. "Both sides have been abdicating on tariff leadership...It’s a fight between dumb and dumber." https://t.co/BlWEQR0RUr https://t.co/Ez4DEm9s5J

Following the indictment of Linda Sun, former aide to NY Governor Hochul, as an alleged China agent, Asian Americans brace for a backlash. “I fear that the case will play into stereotypes about Asians being perpetual foreigners and never truly American." https://t.co/K8Oni1fpXE https://t.co/RkXkKIcz3n

Asian American community irate over early tabloid report that Trump shooter was Chinese. The media's rush to blame follows years of AAPI hate incidents and Covid scapegoating as the fast-growing electorate vows to fight back. https://t.co/4HeVnDSW8H

Why can't we be friends? Can US and China coexist without wiping each other out? History offers some clues. “We’ve been lucky so far...There are things that are very difficult for politicians to control.” https://t.co/VHi2jLBBS6 @dennisw5 @MMazarr @BonnieGlaser @YuhuaWang5 https://t.co/jBqT1BfLOm

The prospect of three new casinos in NYC has Chinese groups concerned that already pronounced gambling addiction could worsen as we ride a "free" bus to a Catskills casino. https://t.co/EauxxZWNT4

Not a great business model, to kill your rival out of jealousy as they emerge from karoke, tends to catch up with you. https://t.co/4YOyIYMm1i https://t.co/mueWIWhQ4N

Taiwan's new vice president is a well-known figure in the US, setting her up to be Taiwan's Washington whisperer. Unsurprisingly, Beijing is not a fan. https://t.co/hWjNmQEAn0 https://t.co/EIQxm9D6tx

China’s art market is massive, but recent Indian results highlight the country’s growing wealth and confidence. “Growing wealth in India plays a big role in growing awareness of cultural currency." https://t.co/HFC0uySnr7 https://t.co/ryMwa0yfdo

US to place new visa limits on HK officials but said in annual HK review that some policy areas remain distinct from mainland China, which said Secy of State Blinken "has continued to take actions against Hong Kong’s promised high degree of autonomy." https://t.co/wETK9sykD2 https://t.co/0GyI3nhU8I

Domestic abuse, cultural divide in the spotlight as Chinese tech worker faces US charges in wife’s killing. “In China, if someone reported you for domestic violence, often all you have to do is say this is a ‘family matter’." https://t.co/nG1b3fbASf https://t.co/uAZnJae0OM

China revisits its soft-power playbook to improve US ties -- panda diplomacy -- but some question whether it will move the needle given deepseated distrust. "A ‘vibes-based detente’ can only go so far and last so long." https://t.co/0Zxp4kdk0S https://t.co/IrJibBLf60

RT @fbermingham: Wang Yi to Munich, Spain and France confirmed