Prabowo's China policy dilemma evident in Beijing trip
Mangantar Simon Hutagalung is a former Indonesian Foreign Ministry official.
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Why Yellen’s reflation pleas fall flat in Beijing
The People’s Bank of China is giving a whole new meaning to “monetary science.” Asia’s biggest economy’s central bank is devising a program to provide as much as 500 billion yuan (US$69 billion) to support innovation in science and technology.
Yellen Sees ‘More Work to Do’ as China Talks End With No Breakthrough
Four days of top-level economic meetings between the United States and China concluded in Beijing on Monday with no major breakthroughs, but the world’s two largest economies agreed to hold more discussions to address rising friction over trade, investment and national security.
Controversial enlistment of 36 Chinese nationals by Philippine Coast Guard auxiliary unit can be traced to softer past stance on Beijing
A revelation by the Philippine Coast Guard that its auxiliary unit contains 36 Chinese nationals on its active roster of civilian volunteers has aroused suspicions of spying amid maritime tensions between Manila and Beijing.
Vietnam National Assembly chairman meets China's President Xi in Beijing
HANOI — Vietnam National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday (April 8) and proposed more co-operation between the South China Sea rivals on trade and development projects, the Vietnamese government and state media said.
Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visits Beijing to emphasize ties with strongest political ally
BEIJING (AP) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Beijing Tuesday to display the strength of ties with close diplomatic ally China amid Moscow’s grinding war against Ukraine.
US will push China to change a policy threatening American jobs, Treasury Secretary Yellen says
BEIJING (AP) — The Biden administration will push China to change an industrial policy that poses a threat to U.S. jobs, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday after wrapping up four days of talks with Chinese officials.
South China Sea: Philippines’ David vs Goliath sovereignty struggle encapsulated – in tiny Thitu Island
Manila is rushing to develop the 33-hectare (82-acre) Thitu Island, with the government planning to pour in billions of pesos to upgrade it. Just over 200 civilians and military personnel currently live there.