Mauritius welcomes prospect of Trump examining Chagos deal

Mauritius welcomes prospect of Trump examining Chagos deal

Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Chandra Ramgoolam has questioned the deal agreed by his predecessor and it is yet to be ratified. File | Photo Credit: AFP Mauritius welcomes the prospect of U.S. President Donald Trump examining a deal reached by Britain and Mauritius over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, which house a U.S.-British military … Read more

Trump’s new inner circle a tricky blend of different perspectives on China

Trump’s new inner circle a tricky blend of different perspectives on China

US President Donald Trump has picked several individuals for senior positions within his administration, many of whom have significant connections to China. However, these appointees display a range of opinions regarding the approach Washington should take towards its foremost rival. Notable figures such as Marco Rubio and Elon Musk illustrate this diversity of views. On … Read more

India caucus co-chair, China baiter Michael Waltz to be Donald Trump’s NSA

India caucus co-chair, China baiter Michael Waltz to be Donald Trump’s NSA

New Delhi: US President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Florida Congressman Michael Waltz, co-chair of the India caucus and a China baiter, to be his national security adviser, a development that experts said augurs well for India. As Trump continues to make appointments to his incoming administration, Florida senator Marco Rubio is reportedly likely to serve … Read more

US intel chiefs say China likely to press Taiwan and seek to undercut US | CNN Politics

US intel chiefs say China likely to press Taiwan and seek to undercut US | CNN Politics

CNN  —  US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told Congress Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to press Taiwan and try to undercut US influence in the coming years as he begins a third term as president. While Beijing has stepped up its public criticism of the US, Haines told the Senate … Read more