Australia says it won’t interfere if Taiwan ally Tuvalu shifts diplomatic ties to Beijing
“It’s a sovereign decision for Tuvalu just as it is a sovereign decision for us,” Wong said.
Asian news from Beijing
Powerful 7.1 earthquake strikes Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border, several injuries reported
BEIJING - A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region on Tuesday (Jan 23) with reports of several injuries and collapsed houses, Chinese state media reported.
Beijing rents fall as economic outlook falters
Sluggish demand for office space and falling rents in Beijing are being driven by sinking expectations of economic growth and conservative plans for business expansion.
China deepens ties with Global South to counter U.S.-led order
BEIJING -- The six-nation tour recently completed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had the objective of building relations with Global South countries by advancing Beijing's great power diplomacy.
Philippine-China spat over Taiwan risks putting ASEAN in crossfire
MANILA /TAICHUNG, Taiwan -- A spat between China and the Philippines over Taiwan's election is fueling fears about Beijing's next move toward the self-ruled island and possible spillovers for Southeast Asian nations caught in the diplomatic crossfire.
Strong magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes remote western China, state media say
BEIJING (AP) — A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck a remote part of China’s western Xinjiang region early Tuesday, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.
EU to ringfence more high tech areas from China
The European Union will ask its members to screen foreign direct investment (FDIs) and potentially block countries such as China and Russia from getting access to their sensitive technologies in the chip, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing sectors.
Is China driving the new war epidemic?
Beijing is grappling with a new challenge after Covid – an expanding war encircling its friends and neighbors. Is China a victim or a contributor to this new conflict? The country may or may not be aware but suspicions are mounting about its role.