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China revisits its soft-power playbook to improve US ties -- panda diplomacy -- but some question whether it will move the needle given deepseated distrust. "A ‘vibes-based detente’ can only go so far and last so long." tinyurl.com/a3pkh99a

Domestic abuse, cultural divide in the spotlight as Chinese tech worker faces US charges in wife’s killing. “In China, if someone reported you for domestic violence, often all you have to do is say this is a ‘family matter’." tinyurl.com/4xjuh78m

US to place new visa limits on HK officials but said in annual HK review that some policy areas remain distinct from mainland China, which said Secy of State Blinken "has continued to take actions against Hong Kong’s promised high degree of autonomy." tinyurl.com/y4mr7mbh

China’s art market is massive, but recent Indian results highlight the country’s growing wealth and confidence. “Growing wealth in India plays a big role in growing awareness of cultural currency." tinyurl.com/mrxxz9ky

Taiwan's new vice president is a well-known figure in the US, setting her up to be Taiwan's Washington whisperer. Unsurprisingly, Beijing is not a fan. tinyurl.com/59u4y3nk

Not a great business model, to kill your rival out of jealousy as they emerge from karoke, tends to catch up with you. tinyurl.com/y7xtx8j9

The prospect of three new casinos in NYC has Chinese groups concerned that already pronounced gambling addiction could worsen as we ride a "free" bus to a Catskills casino. tinyurl.com/2u8ku6dx

Why can't we be friends? Can US and China coexist without wiping each other out? History offers some clues. “We’ve been lucky so far...There are things that are very difficult for politicians to control.” tinyurl.com/4323bc27 Dennis Wilder偉德寧 Mike Mazarr Bonnie Glaser / 葛來儀 Yuhua Wang

Asian American community irate over early tabloid report that Trump shooter was Chinese. The media's rush to blame follows years of AAPI hate incidents and Covid scapegoating as the fast-growing electorate vows to fight back. tinyurl.com/bdz93a8t

Following the indictment of Linda Sun, former aide to NY Governor Hochul, as an alleged China agent, Asian Americans brace for a backlash. “I fear that the case will play into stereotypes about Asians being perpetual foreigners and never truly American." tinyurl.com/59wva8jw

If the rest of the world could vote...a look at the two candidates' foreign and China policy as we head into the final two months. "Both sides have been abdicating on tariff leadership...It’s a fight between dumb and dumber." tinyurl.com/2b3axazb

Trump 2.0: older, more aggressive and potentially a bigger China hawk. tinyurl.com/ykp6rcw5

Awaiting the US election results, Asian nations see little difference in candidates’ policies, or so they claim. "Trump’s unpredictability, while risky, has sometimes worked to North Korea’s advantage, creating unexpected openings."

China opened a new $3.5 billion port in South America, the US handed over $6 million worth of old Caltrain locomotives. Who's leaving a bigger footprint in the US 'backyard'? “It didn’t seem like the US president was really here at all.” tinyurl.com/4p9xy2nb

David and Goliath: The Philippines attempts to push back at Chinese sovereignty muscle but its Transparency Initiative has a mixed legacy. "When on 60 Minutes you see the ship get rammed by this ship twice its size, that makes an impression.” tinyurl.com/5n6s6xw6

The US and China face off at the UN over Afghan policy over virtually similar wording. "The main issue is not what is being said, but who is saying it." tinyurl.com/yrmr3sye

Beijing poised for big gains at the UN as Washington retreats, but its play for global traction is not without risk. "Beijing is winning without fighting,” while its successful diplomatic strategy on Taiwan could be a "prelude to war”. tinyurl.com/4xuujzs6

Global stocks slammed as Trump's tariffs target Canada, Mexico and Taiwan and analysts try to get inside Trump's head. "Being worried about appearing as a paper tiger is probably why Trump will always take things one step further." tinyurl.com/rzwn73m7

Trump -- who started his own $Trump memecoin -- creates US crypto reserve and stockpile on eve of White House crypto summit after calling crypto a "scam" in 2021. Supporters say it'll bolster economic stability, critics that it jeopardizes US assets. tinyurl.com/n9wzurc5

Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te said to be planning US ‘stopover’ in New York and Texas that’s likely to anger Beijing. China's recent focus on US-China relations has left it less reactive on Taiwan, but that could change quickly, analysts said. tinyurl.com/29umjmvu