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China Holds Central Asia Summit; Ex-US Official Urges Pragmatism

Voice of America

Earlier this year, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to the capitals of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to promote investment and urge political reforms.

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Wang Yi’s Fruitless Diplomacy in Europe

The Interpreter

Wang’s chances of reinvigorating relations with Europe appear fruitless due to both the atmospherics surrounding his tour and Beijing’s inability (or unwillingness) to see how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reshaped European security perceptions

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US: No Apology From China for Balloon Surveillance

Voice of America

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi requested the U.S. “change course” and fix the damage done to the bilateral relationship caused by the “abuse of force” in shooting down the balloon, according to Chinese state media.

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Did China’s Balloon Violate International Law?

The Conversation

While balloons may no longer be valued for their war-fighting ability, they retain a unique capacity to undertake surveillance.

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