Asia Matters for America
America Matters for Asia
Explore US-Asia National and Local Connections
An initiative of the East-West Center and Asia Matters for America partners and stakeholders
The Asia Reacts to... series highlighted how various Asian media are reacting to US politics, policy, and major events. Explore the collated sources below to gauge the complexities of the US-Asia relationship as seen from Asia.
*DISCLAIMER: Spelling in the quotations may be changed from British English to American English.*
"In Indonesia, and…
"'President Donald Trump has a number…
"[Australia has] always suffered when…
"Although the Trump administration…
"As…
"For Southeast Asia, a Trump presidency would be confrontational towards China but not in a way to reengage and renew ties with the US's partners and allies in the region. Tensions between Washington and Beijing would rise on a bilateral and trade-driven basis but China's growing dominance in Southeast Asia would remain unchecked by the US. The US's emphasis on human rights and democracy in developing Asia is…
"Ultimately, the debates will likely be remembered for their ugliness. But if there…
In this three-part series the author explores how the US-Australia…
"The US is a global leader and therefore should care about international…
"His refusal to commit to accepting the…
"With so much about Trump remaining uncertain, China cannot simply support him and hope. In a US visit last month, Premier Li Keqiang was noncommittal, saying US-China relations would be kept on a stable footing regardless of who was elected. After the third televised presidential debate on Oct. 19, many reports noted Chinese experts predicting a Clinton victory. What is clear is China’s ridicule…
"The usual ability of…
"Although they don't have a say in the…
"We hear such comments constantly from Japanese conservative men There are so many…
"Some Fil-Ams [Filipono-Americans] say Trump is their Duterte and I always beg to disagree. Their similarity…
"Whoever becomes the president will have to consider…
"It was a…
"Immigration…
"By…
On Monday, September 26, 2016, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton met on the debate stage for the first time at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Moderated by Lester Holt, the topics of the debate included "America's Direction," "Achieving Prosperity," and "Securing America."
SOUTH KOREA"The polling organization Gallup International released findings on Sep…
On Monday, September 26, 2016, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton met on the debate stage for the first time at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Moderated by Lester Holt, the topics of the debate included "America's Direction," "Achieving Prosperity," and "Securing America."
CHINA"But overall he [Trump] has remained politically enigmatic. While he relentlessly attacked…
On Monday, September 26, 2016, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton met on the debate stage for the first time at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Moderated by Lester Holt, the topics of the debate included "America's Direction," "Achieving Prosperity," and "Securing America."
JAPAN"Most significantly, as befits a former secretary of state and one of the prime movers behind the U.S. 'rebalance…
On Monday, September 26, 2016, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton met on the debate stage for the first time at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Moderated by Lester Holt, the topics of the debate included "America's Direction," "Achieving Prosperity," and "Securing America."
NORTH KOREA“I truly feel sorry for the U.S. citizens who have to entrust the country…
On Monday, September 26, 2016, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton met on the debate stage for the first time at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Moderated by Lester Holt, the topics of the debate included "America's Direction," "Achieving Prosperity," and "Securing America."
PAN-ASIAN VIEWS"One reason experts are optimistic that US support for engagement in Asia will likely…
On Monday, September 26, 2016, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton met on the debate stage for the first time at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Moderated by Lester Holt, the topics of the debate included "America's Direction," "Achieving Prosperity," and "Securing America."
INDIAContributors to various Indian media sources weigh in on the first US 2016 presidential debate and their impressions of the candidates.
On Monday, September 26, 2016, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton met on the debate stage for the first time at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Moderated by Lester Holt, the topics of the debate included "America's Direction," "Achieving Prosperity," and "Securing America."
AUSTRALIA"Former US ambassador Kim Beazley has described as 'terrifying' that Donald Trump might…
From July 25-28, 2016, the United States held its Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During the convention the Democratic Party officially nominated Hillary Clinton as the first ever female presidential nominee and Tim Kaine as the vice presidential nominee. The Democratic Party also released its party platform.
SOUTH KOREA"The depth of knowledge on international affairs accumulated from her service in the Senate and…
From July 25-28, 2016, the United States held its Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During the convention the Democratic Party officially nominated Hillary Clinton as the first ever female presidential nominee and Tim Kaine as the vice presidential nominee. The Democratic Party also released its party platform.
CHINA"Rhetoric from the Chinese public on social media often echoes official rhetoric on Clinton. In…
From July 25-28, 2016, the United States held its Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During the convention the Democratic Party officially nominated Hillary Clinton as the first ever female presidential nominee and Tim Kaine as the vice presidential nominee. The Democratic Party also released its party platform.
JAPAN"During her tenure at the State Department, meanwhile, Clinton…
"Politics is also the art of being…
“'Whoever wins the election…
"While Americans remain undecided over their next…
"Irrespective of the change in…
"'Hillary Clinton is the known…