In early foreign policy tests, Biden takes on world as it is
by Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press
Posted Mar 15, 2021 1:24 pm EDT
Last Updated Mar 15, 2021 at 1:28 pm EDT
FILE - In this March 9, 2021 file photo, President Joe Biden walks to the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Biden in his early days in office has vowed a dramatic reordering of U.S. foreign policy from his predecessor. Yet on some of the most difficult issues, he s shown a preference for using the scalpel over the sledgehammer as he implements his own agenda and tries to move away from Trumpism. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Top US officials head to Asia to boost alliances in first foreign trip
Biden s team has made clear it wants to reset US relations with the rest of the world, particularly traditional allies
AFP
March 15, 2021
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin and top US diplomat Antony Blinken arrived in Japan on Monday on their first overseas trip, looking to rally key Asian allies as a bulwark to China.
The pair, who travelled separately, met in Japan for the first leg of their trip, holding talks with their counterparts as well as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
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Highlighting abuses is the first step. Speaking out should continue. But mere words won t be enough. Just look at China. Hoped-for Chinese reforms never materialized from our all carrots economic engagement over previous decades. Beijing pocketed stated human rights concerns and pushed ahead because we failed to enforce consequences.
Creating real consequences is what will move repressive regimes. Doing so will require a strong commitment and shrewd stewardship of our collective influence. Linking favorable trade relations or military support with human rights protections would demonstrate seriousness. Tools like a global Magnitsky Act ensure violators feel the sting of sanctions. Each will need to prevent investment in persecuting countries, such as U.S. legislation to block goods made by Chinese slave labor or the European Parliament s proposal to require supply chains to examine potential violations.
USD/CNH Slides Lower on Chinese Retail Sales, Industrial Production Data
2021-03-15 02:18:00
Daniel Moss,
Analyst
Chinese Yuan, Industrial Production, Retail Sales, US-China Relations, USD/CNH – Talking Points:
The Chinese Yuan gained ground against the US Dollar, on the back of a flurry of strong economic data releases.
Attention now turns to US-China relations as both sides agree to meet in Alaska on March 18-19.
USD/CNH long-term downtrend remains intact. Are further losses in the offing?
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The Chinese Yuan strengthened against the US Dollar, on the back of a series of robust data releases that highlight the nation’s V-shaped economic recovery. Of course, these figures are somewhat distorted by base effects, given they are comparisons from a year ago when the economy essentially went into hibernation.