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Beijing loathes the new president, Lai Ching-te. He aims to protect the status quo with caution and American help, but tensions are likely to rise.

A warning from Taiwan about a satellite, erroneously called a missile in English, raised concerns about Chinese harassment days before an election.

The Chinese leader wants assurances that the strategically important country isn’t taking Washington’s side against Beijing, analysts say.

To U.S. allies in Asia, the sudden focus on Gaza risks progress on America’s long-delayed pivot to the Indo-Pacific region.

Both sides have been cautious in the run-up to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s trip to Beijing, avoiding terms like “reset” in favor of “stabilization.”

A ground invasion in Gaza could produce some of the fiercest street-to-street fighting since World War II.

Repairing American ships in Indian ports is a first step, as the U.S. military seeks to bring India into a network to deter Chinese aggression.

Summits like the one in India this weekend have produced many ambitious statements — and, often, disappointing results. Critics say an upgrade is needed.

Ms. Kennedy’s recent swim in the Pacific waters where J.F.K. survived a wartime ordeal shows how her family legacy informs her work.