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“It’s a high-stakes summit with low expectations but the symbolism matters,” said Han Lin, China Country Director, The Asia Group. “Xi is returning to the White House when both countries need steadier guardrails to what is a competitive, and complex relationship.” Here’s the full transcript of the interview:   –   BBC: Let’s turn our

“Both sides have a mutual interest to show they can manage the other. This is important to Xi because next year he is likely going to take on a fourth term. Until then, Xi has to project strength and stability,” said Han Lin, China Country Direct, The Asia Group

“The summit is producing managed stabilization,” said Han Lin, China country director of The Asia Group, adding that the truce extension fulfilled the low expectations held by both sides entering the gathering. “If Trump and Xi do meet again in November or December, maybe the goal is to save the best for last.”

“These repeated meetings signal both capitals want competition managed,” said Han Lin, China Managing Director at The Asia Group,  “would reinforce predictability and sustain leader-level communication. Most of all, it would show that economic friction need not become a strategic rupture globally.”

George Chen, partner at American strategic advisory firm The Asia Group, said he considered the meeting a success as both sides have committed to keep the dialogue going. “I don’t think anyone expects one meeting to solve all the problems… The substance will come only after mutual trust is built,” he said, adding that more

“The U.S. may have a legitimate view that China is slow-walking the implementation of their May 14 commitments,” said Han Lin, the China country director for The Asia Group, a strategic advisory firm based in Washington. Mr. Lin said the approach stems from Beijing’s underlying distrust of Mr. Trump, even as Chinese officials view him

“The fact that both sides agreed to continue the dialogue is significant,” said George Chen, a partner and chair of digital practice at The Asia Group. “The initial outcome — an AI risk notification mechanism — sets a precedent that other countries may follow.”

In a new Reuters exclusive, TAG Managing Director for Japan David Boling explains why U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has grown increasingly assertive in pushing Tokyo to rein in its spending and raise interest rates — telling Reuters that “Bessent has run out of patience with Japan.” The piece details months of behind-the-scenes pressure from

The most prominent dismissal was internal affairs minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, a Liberal Democratic Party heavyweight who previously challenged Takaichi for leadership of Japan’s ruling party. He is now likely to challenge Takaichi again in September 2027 in the next LDP presidential race, said David Boling, principal at The Asia Group.

“Critical to the Yuan’s global adoption are payment infrastructure and investment options,” said Han Lin, China Country Director, The Asia Group.