U.S Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
U.S Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin commences his Asia trip where he will meet with allies and hold key talks with the leaders to reflect on bilateral ties and foster ‘credible deterrence’ against China. The Pentagon ( headquarter buildings of the United States Department) officials stated that the US Defense secretary would visit India, South Korea, and Japan this week, making his first trip abroad as a senior member of the current Biden administration.
The Pentagon, in an official statement, said that Austin will meet his counterparts and other senior officials to discuss the importance of international defense relationships and reinforce the United States’ commitment to a free and open India-Pacific region that is founded on respect for international rules. As per the official release, Austin will travel to Hawaii on March 13th to visit the Pacific Command Headquarters and meet senior government officials and his counterparts in India, J
Austin arrives in Tokyo for talks expected to include cooperation on China, North Korea
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CHINA / POLITICS By Guo Yuandan and Zhang Han Published: Mar 14, 2021 11:03 PM
File photo taken on a marine surveillance plane B-3837 shows the Diaoyu Islands and nearby islands.Photo:XinhuaJapanese media, amid the anti-China Quad meeting, reported that China had communicated with Japan over its new coast guard law in late February, seen by Chinese observers as a clear message that demonstrates China s transparency, determination and confidence in safeguarding its sovereignty in an appropriate manner.
Kyodo News quoted Japanese government sources on Saturday as saying that China has communicated with Japan over its coast guards tracing of fishing vessels entering Chinese waters. China was self-restrained and did not force the vessels out or use water cannons or weapons.
Week Ahead: Rising Treasury Yields will make this an interesting FOMC decision
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The bond market seems determined to make this an interesting FOMC policy decision. Treasury yields have been surging after the Biden administration passed the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill and set a May 1
st goal of getting vaccines to all adults. The Fed welcomes a steeper yield curve, but the current trajectory could be disruptive to the economic recovery. Market participants want to know how quickly do yields need to rise to raise concerns of tighter conditions or trigger disorderly markets? The taper tantrum might get priced in a lot sooner by Wall Street, but the Fed will patiently wait until economic indicators confirm the recovery remains much later in the year.
By WYATT OLSON | STARS AND STRIPES Published: March 10, 2021 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin begins his first overseas trip Saturday with visits to key allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific, with meetings planned with counterparts in Japan, South Korea and India, the Pentagon said Wednesday. The choice of Asia for Austin’s inaugural trip underscores the growing importance of the region in both the Pentagon’s strategic planning and America’s economic interdependence with the Pacific. “I’ll meet with my counterparts and other officials to discuss the importance of our alliances and partnerships, and together we ll reinforce the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region,” Austin said in a tweet Wednesday.
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