A report claim a senior US admiral is on a surprise visit to Taiwan. If confirmed this could lead to further escalation of tensions between America and Beijing. According to Reuters the visiting admiral is Michael Studeman he is a two-star Navy admiral who oversees U.S. military intelligence in the Asia-Pacific region.

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A senior US admiral visit to Taiwan likely to stir tensions with China

Largest growth coming from the Asia-Pacific region: Piyush Goyal

IMF warns of increased downside risks for Asian economy

US-China trade war dims Asia's 2019 growth outlook: ADB

Opinion: Despite strong words, US has few options left to reverse China's gains in South China Sea