Philippine envoy says South China Sea is the ‘real flashpoint’ in Asia, not Taiwan
“The real problem and the real flashpoint, which is why I’m telling you how critical it is for us. The real flashpoint is in the West Philippine Sea,” Romualdez said.
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Why has the EU sanctioned Indian, Chinese companies for Russia links?
The latest sanctions, coinciding with the anniversary of the Ukraine war, touch New Delhi, Beijing for the first time.
How Chinese science fiction went from underground magazines to a big-budget Netflix show
CHENGDU, China (AP) — For a few days in October 2023, the capital of the science fiction world was Chengdu, China. Fans traveled from around the world as Worldcon, sci-fi ’s biggest annual event, was held in the country for the first time.
Vietnam seeks tech transfer from Chinese energy giant
HO CHI MINH CITY -- Vietnam's government has requested technology transfers from energy and construction giant PowerChina as Chinese businesses join the swell of foreign companies shifting investment into the Southeast Asian country.
Philippines' Marcos remains firm on defending sovereignty
SYDNEY (Reuters) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told the Australian parliament on Thursday he would not allow any foreign power to take "one square inch" of the country's territory and that Manila was firm in defending its sovereignty.
How China's property bubble burst
Desperate property developers in China have resorted to gifts like new cars, free parking spaces, phones and other consumer goods to attract homebuyers and boost flagging sales.
China’s Wang Yi invited to Australia as Beijing, Canberra ties thaw after prolonged frost
Australia has invited Wang Yi, China’s foreign minister, for a two-day visit in the second half of March. He is expected to discuss a range of thorny issues on the table after bilateral relations warmed last year, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.
Malaysia keeps eye on ‘status quo’, Beijing trade ties with quiet approach in South China Sea
Malaysia’s low-key response to Chinese coastguard patrols of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) signals an interest in maintaining economic ties with Beijing and a desire not to “politicise or unilaterally alter the status quo in the region”, analysts have said.