In this episode of the Tea Leaves Podcast, Rexon Ryu and Tiffany Ma are joined by Ambassador Kurt Tong to explore the Indo-Pacific’s response to the re-election of Donald Trump. Ambassador Tong provides valuable insights into how regional leaders and businesses are bracing for potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy. Tune in for a deep dive into the evolving dynamics shaping Asia’s future in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.
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Tariffs, Technology, and Trasactionalism – U.S. Policy in Asia Under Trump
- Technology, Donald Trump, United States, Tariffs
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Han Lin in the New York Times: China’s Surging Exports Loom Over Trump’s Talks With Xi
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Han Lin in CNBC: China Says It Will Pump $54 Billion into Banks and Insurers — But Their Stocks Still Fell
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“Beijing is preparing lenders to finance its next strategic investment cycle, “particularly the massive capital requirements of AI and advanced ...
David Boling in Asahi Shimbun on Secretary Bessent’s Statements on Japanese Economic and Monetary Policies
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David Boling of the consulting firm The Asia Group said, “Bessent thinks Abenomics succeeded but now risks worsening Japan’s inflation ...
Han Lin in The Wall Street Journal: China’s Overcapacity Challenge Takes Center Stage at the G20
September 2, 2026
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“The G-20 has rarely spoken with this degree of consensus on nonmarket distortions and overcapacity,” said Han Lin, China managing ...