US expects to upgrade Vietnam ties, risks China anger

By Francesco Guarascio HANOI, Sept 3 (Reuters) – The United States expects to elevate its diplomatic relations with former foe Vietnam to the top level as President Joe Biden travels to Hanoi in a week, in a move that may irk China and with unclear business implications. Fearful of the potential reaction from its much […]

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China’s economic slowdown reverberates across Asia

Edward White and Song Jung-a in Seoul China’s slowing growth is sparking warnings of contagion in Asia, as waning consumer demand and slower manufacturing hit neighbouring countries with close ties to the world’s second-largest economy. A manufacturing slump in South Korea has extended to its longest in nearly half a century while other big exporters […]

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G20 Summit: India’s Authorit­arianism Strangles Solutions to Global Challenges

Rather than setting an agenda that would put forward the voices of the Global South and the world’s most marginalized, India has used its G-20 presidency for cynically domestic political purposes. By Avinash Kumar and Alena Kahle On September 9, the most powerful heads of state will meet in India for the annual G-20 Summit. […]

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“China can never be trusted”: Member of Tibetan Parliament-in-exile condemns China’s expansionist policy

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 30 (ANI): Condemning China for incorporating Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin in its new map, Member of Tibetan Parliament-in-exile, Dawa Tsering, said, “China can never be trusted.” China on Monday released the 2023 edition of its “standard map,” which shows the state of Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin […]

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Taiwan Foreign Minister seeks international support for participation in UN system

Taipei [Taiwan] : Stating that repeated Chinese aggression continues to pose threats to Taiwan, which has been “improperly excluded” from the United Nations due to Beijing, Taiwan foreign minister Joseph Wu in an article has urged the UN to meaningfully allow Taipei’s participation in the system. He has pointed out Chinese aggression against other countries […]

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