Trump’s action, not rhetoric, what matters on Taiwan
On December 2, 2016, US President-elect Donald Trump made international headlines by accepting a congratulatory phone call from Taiwan’s then-president Tsai Ing-wen.
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Distraught wife of Chinese tourist hit and killed by car in Malaysia seeks justice
A 42-year-old businesswoman has flown down from Beijing to seek justice for her husband who was killed in a road accident on the Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz coastal highway in Malaysia’s Melaka state last Friday.
Second Thomas Shoal isn’t worth war with China
Tensions have eased slightly in the South China Sea as Manila and Beijing appear to have come to an agreement on the humanitarian delivery of supplies to the Philippines’ beleaguered outpost, the rusting and rapidly deteriorating remains of a WWII-era warship that was intentionally grounded on Second Thomas Shoal.
South China Sea: how will Manila answer as Beijing shifts tactics from water to sky?
Analysts said Manila must urgently establish clear rules of engagement and bolster its air force capabilities to manage potential future conflicts. However, they did not believe it would lead to the country invoking its Mutual Defence Treaty (MDT) with the United States, as that might escalate the situation into a direct military conflict, which the treaty is meant to deter.
China's bond market is rattled as central bank squares off with bond bulls
China's bond market, the world's second largest, is on edge following a turbulent week in which the central bank started intervening heavily to stem a plunge in yields even as the economy is struggling.
Maldives seeks to reset strained ties with India, woo back its tourists
The Maldives appears keen to reset strained relations with India in a move that analysts say is aimed at helping its key tourism industry recover following a steep decline in visitors from its neighbour.
Philippines urges China to de-escalate tensions after air incident over Scarborough Shoal
MANILA — The Philippines urged Beijing on Monday (Aug 12) to heed calls to de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea after what it described as "very dangerous" actions by its air force which came after the two nations have agreed to better manage maritime disputes.