"While the passage of the 'Big Beautiful Bill' may hasten a global rotation of capital away from the U.S. and into China, any large-scale selloff of U.S. government bonds would inflict losses on China itself." - Han Lin, TAG China Country Director. Listen:

“There is some risk of a US tantrum that results in higher punitive actions by Washington this month. If that happens, Japan may have no choice but to hit back with its own specific countermeasures.” - TAG Managing Partner, Amb. Kurt Tong. Read more:

The Asia Group is excited to announce the promotion of @george_chen to Partner. In this capacity, Chen will continue to both lead TAG’s Hong Kong and Taipei offices and serve as Co-Chair of TAG’s Digital Practice. Press release:

George Chen, TAG Digital Practice Co-Chair, spoke with Singapore's ChannelNewsAsia about how Chinese President Xi Jinping wanted to apply #AI to his new economic theory for "new quality productivity." .Watch the full interview here: 

TAG Chairman Dr. Kurt Campbell discussed the recent U.S. airstrikes in Iran and his views on the #Trump administration's approach towards the #China relationship, discussing trade and the recent developments on #RareEarths, among other topics. Watch:

“It’s important that the Prime Minister eyeballs the president and takes him through our arguments as to why, as a special partner of the United States … we deserve better treatments on tariffs. ” - TAG Partner, The Hon. Arthur Sinodinos AO. Watch:

It is “desirable” for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to meet US President Donald Trump at the NATO meeting next week. “The sooner they get together, the better. " - TAG Partner, The Hon. Arthur Sinodinos AO. Watch:

“China’s hosting of ‘Summer Davos’ amplifies how it wants to see and be seen by the international community as the responsible global stakeholder in these increasingly volatile times,” said Han Shen Lin, China Country Director for The Asia Group. Read:

"The steps that Treasury Secretary Bessent has taken, with his [Chinese] counterpart, the Vice Premier, at least appear to be stabilizing in the short term." - TAG Chairman and Co-Founder, The Hon. Dr. Kurt Campbell. Watch:

The Asia Group is now accepting applications for a Principal to join our New Delhi office leading the new Tech Strategy Vertical. Apply:

"ASEAN is a powerful engine of growth in its own right. To pull out of the region in the face of geopolitical and trade tensions is a big mistake." - TAG Chairman & Co-Founder, Dr. Kurt Campbell, and TAG Partner, Alex Feldman, in The Straits Times. Read:

TAG Partner Amb. Dan Kritenbrink participated in a panel hosted by the US-ASEAN Center, the Vietnam Embassy, and the US-ASEAN Business Council on the role of public-private partnerships in advancing U.S.-Vietnam relations at the 30-year mark of diplomatic ties.

The Indo-Pacific is shaping the future of global trade, security, and innovation. Join Kurt Campbell, Matt Pottinger, and Takeo Akiba for a timely discussion on what 2025’s shifting landscape means for the U.S.-Japan alliance. Register here:

"Tokyo appears to have concluded that the political risk of a meeting before the election was higher than the potential gain — a pretty extraordinary assessment, if true" - TAG Partner Christopher Johnstone, speaking to @FinancialTimes . Read:

TAG Chairman Dr. Kurt Campbell spoke with Jay Sapsford from @USChamber on the recent developments surrounding the U.S.-Australia-UK #AUKUS trilateral security partnership, and whether it's currently at risk. Watch:

TAG Managing Partner Amb. Kurt Tong joins Moody’s “Global Economy Unwrapped” to share sharp insights on U.S.–China trade dynamics, regional strategy, and how Asia is navigating today’s policy whiplash. Listen here:

“Strengthening trilateral cooperation is very much consistent with Trump’s larger agenda here, which is about getting allies to step up and do more. work more closely together. ” - Chris Johnstone, TAG Partner & Defense Chair. Watch Here:

In Singapore, they’ll speak at @LKYSch, where TAG is co-hosting a panel on #statecraft and regional #security alongside top thought leaders. (3/3). 🔗 Learn more about the Lee Kuan Yew School event:

In Tokyo, they will headline the Nikkei Forum, co-hosted by The Asia Group, in a marquee discussion on strategic competition and economic #resilience in the Indo-Pacific. (2/3). 🔗 Learn more about the Nikkei Forum:

TAG Chairman Dr. Kurt Campbell and former Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger are headed to #Japan and #Singapore for a series of high-level engagements with regional partners. (1/3)