South Korea fires warning shots as North Korean ship breaches sea border Kim Jong Un said his country does not recognise the Northern Limit Line in the Yellow Sea The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
Australia cops it over Vanuatu's police deal with China Vanuatu has issued a stinging clapback against Australia after a senior minister tried to play down concerns over the Pacific nation signing a pact with China. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
US lawmaker backs renegotiating global economic rules to reflect China's rise A U.S. lawmaker visiting China has backed renegotiating global economic rules due to China's rise The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025
Taiwan convicts four former ruling party officials of spying for China Huang Chu-jung, previously an assistant to a New Taipei city councillor, receives longest sentence of 10 years The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025
Split over China but Pacific nations united on climate A rare moment in the world spotlight for Pacific nations has been marked by differing views on China but a unity ticket for global action on climate. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
Trump's $350 Billion Trade Deal With South Korea Faces Pushback: President Lee Demands 'Commercially Rational' Terms South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is pushing back on the terms of a proposed $350 billion trade and investment deal with the United States, which it had initially agreed to with President Donald Trump in July, saying that any agreement must be “commercially rational” and reflect the interests of… Benzinga · Sep 25, 2025
In First, China Unveils Specific Emissions Targets China on Wednesday issued its first ever absolute targets for cutting planet-warming gases, a landmark pledge from the world's top polluter as the United States doubles down on fossil fuels and Europe falters. International Business Times · Sep 24, 2025
China’s plans to cut emissions too weak to stave off global catastrophe, say experts Xi suggested US not rising to the climate challenge in his UN speech, but critics say new cuts fall ‘far short’ of what is necessary The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025
Australia climbs ranks of Southeast Asian influence Diplomacy, economic ties and cultural exchanges have helped Australia increase its influence in a key region as US clout wanes under the Trump administration. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
China's Xi takes a step back, putting a lieutenant in the limelight at UN meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping is skipping this week's U.N. General Assembly, with Premier Li Qiang speaking instead The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025
Zelensky Accuses China of Power Play: Could Beijing Be Pulling Russia's Strings in the Ukraine War? At the UN summit, Zelensky accuses China of bolstering Russia's war through $245B trade ties, challenging Beijing's claims of neutrality. International Business Times UK · Sep 24, 2025
China hails rare visit by US lawmakers as ‘ice-breaking journey’ Beijing says visit will help find ‘right way for the two great powers to coexist on this planet’ The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025
London master’s student who advocated for Tibetans detained during China visit, friend says Zhang Yadi was due to begin her master’s degree at SOAS University of London this month The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025
US Says Dismantled Telecoms Shutdown Threat During UN Summit The US Secret Service said Tuesday it had dismantled a network of electronic devices that could have crashed New York's telecommunications network in an attack ahead of the UN General Assembly. International Business Times · Sep 23, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025 Permanent residency for Hongkongers may be worth £4bn to UK economy, says thinktank Analysis finds value of moved pensions savings could raise similar revenue by 2029 as a year’s air passenger duty
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025 Rodrigo Duterte, former Philippines president, charged with crimes against humanity at ICC Three charges against Duterte stem from his years-long campaign against drug users and dealers that rights groups say killed thousands
AAP · Sep 23, 2025 Vanuatu flags China policing deal after Australia snub A Pacific island nation has revealed it wants to formalise a policing deal with China after a security pact with Australia was scuppered at the last minute.
International Business Times · Sep 23, 2025 US Lawmaker Warns Of Military 'Misunderstanding' Risk With China The leader of a US congressional delegation to China warned Tuesday of the "risk of a misunderstanding" between the two countries' militaries as advances in defence technology move at breakneck speed.
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025 Indonesia's clean energy future is at the center of a supply struggle between the US and China Indonesia’s clean energy future is at a crossroads
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025 Europe has lost one superpower ally – can it afford to be in the crosshairs of two? For years, the EU followed the US’s lead when it came to China. That is no longer an option and Beijing has other priorities, says Guardian journalist Nathalie Tocci
We Got This Covered · Sep 22, 2025 South Korean president says country can’t afford bully Trump’s ‘$350 billion’ demand Trump's basically asking South Korea to bankrupt itself for his approval.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025 UN and rights groups condemn reported jailing of Wuhan Covid citizen journalist Zhang Zhan sentenced to four years for second time on charge often used by China to target government critics
International Business Times UK · Sep 22, 2025 South Korea's Lee Breaks with Predecessors, Backs 'Realistic' Nuclear Freeze in Pragmatist's Deal South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has broken with decades of policy to endorse a nuclear freeze with North Korea, a move backed by the Trump administration as a "realistic" path to peace.
Benzinga · Sep 22, 2025 US Lawmakers On Rare Beijing Visit Push Military Dialogue—China Calls It An 'Icebreaking Trip' To Mend Tense Relations A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers traveled to Beijing Sunday for what China called an "icebreaking trip," aiming to ease years of tension and promote dialogue between the two nations.
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025 US lawmakers visiting China seek to improve military cooperation The United States wants to improve military ties with China, according to a U.S. lawmaker leading a bipartisan delegation