US needs smarter policies to avoid a China war
A group of men – knives and axes at the ready – boards opposing ships and immobilizes them. Think this is from the Age of Sail? Think again.
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Russia-North Korea pact dooms US hopes of Indo-Pacific dominance
Russia is slowly increasing its presence in the east as it has been modernising its fleet with the commissioning of eight new warships, four nuclear-powered submarines and conventional submarines, all between 2022 and October 2023. During this same period, Russia’s Pacific Fleet staged eight strategic-level naval exercises.
Philippines ready to discuss with Vietnam South China Sea issues
MANILA — The Philippines has welcomed Vietnam's recognition of Manila's UN filing to secure its rights on an extended continental shelf in the South China Sea, its foreign ministry said, adding it was ready to hold talks with Hanoi to resolve any issues.
Singapore’s US$288 billion Temasek stays bullish on China – targets US, India for growth
In its annual review, the fund announced a S$7 billion (US$5.18 billion) increase in its net portfolio this week, cementing its status as the world’s 11th largest sovereign wealth fund, according to Global SWF, a platform that tracks such funds.
Singapore hooks Taiwan companies shunning China's investors
SINGAPORE -- Taiwanese companies have raised a charm offensive in Singapore, chasing investors in the city-state as China's persistent threats amid cross-strait tensions increase the risks of engaging Chinese markets, diverting attention to the Southeast Asian hub.
A Taiwan-based Buddhist charity attempts to take the founding nun’s message of compassion global
HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — When a 7.4-magnitude earthquake ripped through Taiwan in April, it took about 30 minutes for the region’s most ubiquitous charity to set up an emergency response center.
Cooking Oil in Dirty Fuel Tankers? Report Raises Alarms in China.
The Chinese government said it would start a food-safety investigation after public outrage followed a news report that a tanker truck carried liquefied coal and was then immediately used to transport cooking oil.