<p>The Asia-Pacific is home to more people than any other region. Centered on the western rim of the Pacific Ocean, this region includes the easternmost countries of continental Asia as well as the archipelagos that punctuate the coast. Several of these countries, most notably China, experienced rapid economic growth in the second half of the 20th century, giving the region a new sense of global economic relevance that continues today. That relevance, however, depends largely on China, a power in transition whose rise is testing the network of U.S. alliances that have long dominated the region. How effectively Beijing manages its transition will shape the regional balance of power in the decades to come.</p>

Centered on the western rim of the Pacific Ocean, the Asia-Pacific region includes the easternmost countries of continental Asia as well as the archipelagos that punctuate the coast. 

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China will likely continue to wield export restrictions on rare earth elements and related magnets in response to future U.S. restrictions, sustaining a high risk of supply chain disruptions, particularly for automakers.

In Trade War With U.S., China Finds a Pressure Point With Magnet Restrictions

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The Weekly Rundown: A U.S. Tariff Ruling, Israel's Opposition Seeks To Dissolve the Knesset

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Political infighting since the president's inauguration has impeded Taiwan's efforts to bolster military spending and has prompted Chinese military and economic retaliation, which could eventually imperil U.S. trade and arms deals.

After One Year Under Lai, Taiwan's Political Dysfunction Shows Little Sign of Easing

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The deals reached with Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam expand France's role in Southeast Asia amid shifting global trade and defense dynamics, a welcome development for a region increasingly pinned between the U.S. and China.

Macron's Southeast Asia Tour Deepens French Footprint in the Region

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The Geopolitics of Trade

Turkey's export strategy necessitates trade partnerships with countries in many different spheres of influence, portending both risks and opportunities as Ankara attempts to maintain its neutral middle-power status.

The Geopolitics of Trade: Turkey's Export Strategy Hinges on Neutrality

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Lee Jae-myung and his progressive party will pursue pro-labor domestic policies, along with U.S. tariff relief and improved ties with China and North Korea.

After Months of Political Tumult, South Korea Elects a New President

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The court ruling nullifies most -- though not all -- of the Trump administration's tariffs, giving U.S. trading partners temporary breathing room in negotiations while the White House searches for alternative trade measures.

The White House's Tariff Ambitions Bend -- But Do Not Break -- Under the Weight of a Court Ruling

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The president's efforts to consolidate power via welfare populism and security-minded governance could face challenges if economic headwinds strengthen, especially amid looming U.S. tariff threats.

How Subianto Is Making His Mark on Indonesian Politics

The Philippine Senate convened as an impeachment court on June 10, a day ahead of the previously scheduled date, to try Vice President Sara Duterte on charges of budget mismanagement, threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s life and betraying public trust, Rappler reported the same day.

Philippines: Senate Convenes Impeachment Trial of Vice President

U.S.-China trade talks in London will continue into a second day, following six hours of talks on June 8 that U.S. officials described as "good" and "fruitful," Bloomberg reported on June 9.

U.S., China: Negotiators Extend London Trade Talks Amid Export Control Discussions

The Seoul High Court decided to indefinitely delay a case against President Lee Jae-myung for alleged election law violation, citing Article 84 of the constitution, Yonhap News Agency reported on June 9.

South Korea: President Lee Dodges One Court Case, Four More To Go

Cambodia agreed to move recently deployed troops from their positions along disputed areas of the Cambodia-Thailand border following Thai economic pressure, including border crossing and visa restrictions for Cambodian visitors, the Bangkok Post reported on June 9.

Thailand, Cambodia: Cambodian Troops 'Reposition' Away From Border

The European Union and Indonesia concluded negotiations on their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, or CEPA, following nine years of negotiations, The Jakarta Globe reported on June 8.

EU, Indonesia: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Concluded

The U.S. and Chinese trade teams will meet in London on June 9 to discuss trade issues, according to a June 6 post by U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social. 

U.S., China: Trade Teams to Meet in London Following Xi-Trump Call

The European Commission launched a new import monitoring system to track potential trade diversion and sudden surges in imports from third countries into the European Union amid rising global tariffs and market disruptions, according to a June 5 press release.

EU, China: Brussels Launches Import Monitoring System Amid Trade Diversion and Market Distortion Fears

Japan's trade team requested that the U.S. team consider reducing tariffs on automobiles in return for (and proportional to) an increase in Japanese vehicle production in the United States, The Asahi Shimbun reported on June 6.

U.S., Japan: Stances Converge on Auto Tariffs, Deal Possible If U.S. Team Unites

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Philippines: Senate Convenes Impeachment Trial of Vice President

U.S., China: Negotiators Extend London Trade Talks Amid Export Control Discussions

South Korea: President Lee Dodges One Court Case, Four More To Go

Thailand, Cambodia: Cambodian Troops 'Reposition' Away From Border

EU, Indonesia: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Concluded

U.S., China: Trade Teams to Meet in London Following Xi-Trump Call

EU, China: Brussels Launches Import Monitoring System Amid Trade Diversion and Market Distortion Fears

U.S., Japan: Stances Converge on Auto Tariffs, Deal Possible If U.S. Team Unites

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