Trade tensions between the United States and China appeared to ease today (26 October) ahead of an expected meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as both sides signalled progress toward stabilising relations between the world’s two largest economies. Chinese negotiator Li Chenggang said the two countries had reached a “preliminary consensus” […]
Read MoreThailand-Cambodia border tensions and Myanmar’s civil war will be key topics of discussion at the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia, Asean’s current rotating chair, will host over 30 heads of state at the 26-28 October event, including US President Donald Trump, who is expected to […]
Read MoreBy Aidan Jones and Joseph Sipalan A crackdown on a notorious Myanmar scam base is cosmetic and timed to appease world leaders meeting in Kuala Lumpur this weekend, a senior security source has told This Week in Asia, as links between politicians and fraud empires threaten to embarrass Asean with US President Donald Trump flying […]
Read MoreBy Sylvie Zhuang in Beijing Beijing will leave no room for any form of “Taiwan independence” separatist activities, one of Beijing’s most senior leaders said on Saturday, marking the 80th anniversary of the island’s return from Japanese rule. “We should work together to advance the cause of national reunification and must leave no room for […]
Read MoreThe trade conflict between the US and China shows no signs of easing, with both sides digging in, hoping they can endure the economic pain longer than the other. The dispute has once again thrust a group of metals known as rare earth elements into the global spotlight. China dominates every stage of the rare-earth […]
Read MoreBy Jeoffrey Maitem Manila’s long-time ally, the United States, has launched a training programme aimed at strengthening the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) operational strategies and maritime law enforcement capabilities. The move, however, could deepen dependence on Washington under the guise of civilian capacity-building, according to some observers, who point to a familiar “pattern” inherent in […]
Read MoreTurkish President Tayyip Erdogan said the United States and others must do more to push Israel to stop violating the Gaza ceasefire agreement, including the possible use of sanctions or halting arms sales. NATO member Turkey, one of the most vocal critics of Israel’s attacks on Gaza, has joined the ceasefire negotiations as a mediator […]
Read MoreAs US President Donald Trump prepares for his first trip to Asia since returning to office, speculation is mounting over a potential meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in South Korea. If it happens, it would be the first summit between the two since their last impromptu encounter at the Korean border village […]
Read MoreLeaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and their dialogue partners, including US President Donald Trump, will meet in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur from 26 to 28 October and are expected to tackle issues ranging from trade to global conflicts. Here is what to expect at the meeting. Trump, world leaders to […]
Read MoreBy Park Chan-kyong South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon-hee has again made headlines after revelations that she sat on a royal throne during a private palace visit – triggering ridicule that she must have fancied herself a queen, given her oversized influence over her husband. Kim reportedly sat on the throne during a private […]
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