Her name and age are unconfirmed, but she could be North Korea’s next Supreme Leader Here’s what we know about the teen believed to be called Kim Ju Ae The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
Mexico acting ‘under coercion to constrain’ China with 50% tariff on cars, says Beijing Analysts say plan to raise tariffs on Chinese car imports is designed to placate Donald Trump and ward off US tariffs against Mexico The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2025
China’s newest aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait for final tests The state-of-the-art Fujian is in the final stages of testing before it officially joins China’s navy. Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2025
China Warns Mexico Over 50% Planned Tariffs On Asian-Made Cars: 'Think Twice' China’s Ministry of Commerce warned Mexico Thursday to “think twice” before implementing planned 50% tariffs on Asian-made vehicles, threatening countermeasures that could disrupt $52 billion worth of bilateral trade relations. Benzinga · Sep 12, 2025
Taiwan increases defensive patrols around 24 undersea cables — closely monitoring '96 blacklisted China-linked boats' with 24-hour operations Taiwan has intensified patrols around the 24 undersea cables that connect it with the global internet. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 11, 2025
Philippines Protests China Nature Reserve Plan For Scarborough Shoal The Philippines on Thursday protested Beijing's plan for a "nature reserve" on the disputed Scarborough Shoal, with a top official calling it a pretext for "eventual occupation" of the South China Sea site. International Business Times · Sep 11, 2025
China-US Talks Mark A 'Small Step' Towards Xi Meeting Trump Back-to-back talks between the United States and China's top diplomats and defence chiefs could mark "a small step" towards a meeting between the leaders of the two countries, analysts said, but cautioned against expecting an imminent summit. International Business Times · Sep 11, 2025
Philippines protests China's plan for a nature reserve at a hotly disputed shoal The Philippines is protesting a plan by China to establish a nature reserve at one of the most hotly disputed shoals in the South China Sea and demanding that Beijing withdraw it immediately The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
Mexico's new tariffs on Asian imports aim to counter US trade pressures Mexican import taxes on more than 1,400 products from China and other Asian countries will be as high as 50%, as the country tries to shore up domestic production and pass on some of the Trump administration’s tariff pain The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
Under US Pressure, Mexico Mulling 50% Tariff On Chinese Cars Mexico, under pressure not to serve as a back door for Chinese goods entering the United States, has proposed a 50-percent duty on car imports from the Asian giant -- up from 15-20 percent. International Business Times · Sep 10, 2025
The axis of upheaval: inside the 12 September Guardian Weekly Xi and Putin’s show of muscle against the west. Plus Smell the love for Spinal Tap The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025
Hong Kong lawmakers reject a bill recognizing same-sex partnerships Hong Kong lawmakers have voted down a bill that would have recognized same-sex partnerships The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025
Trump Faces Corporate Pushback As 122 American Companies In China Demand Tariff Relief Amid Revenue Volatility Nearly half of U.S. companies operating in China are urging President Donald Trump to eliminate all tariffs on Chinese goods, according to a new survey released by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. Benzinga · Sep 10, 2025
US firms in China most pessimistic since 1999, survey says Just 41 percent of US firms optimistic about the five-year business outlook in China, chamber of commerce says. Al Jazeera · Sep 10, 2025
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed Australia will continue to engage with Vanuatu over the finer details of a major security and economic agreement after its signing was stalled over its wording.
Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025 New Business Secretary Peter Kyle to reopen UK-China trade talks in Beijing Mr Kyle’s trip forms part of the UK Government’s drive to revive UK-China trade ties and boost the British economy.
Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025 Chagos deal plan clears first Commons hurdle Defence minister Luke Pollard insisted the draft new law would see off a legal “threat” to the UK-US military base in the archipelago.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Pacific unity stressed at keystone regional summit The host nation of major regional talks has urged fellow Pacific nations not to be "passive bystanders" to intensifying competition among powerful interests.
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025 Jimmy Lai’s son gives Hong Kong dire warning: ‘Release my father or see him become a martyr’ Sebastien Lai says international community must send China message that its repressive actions have ‘very real consequences’
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025 Report points to alarming rates of sexual and physical violence in Hong Kong prisons Report finds juvenile detainees subjected to rampant sexual violence while in prison
Benzinga · Sep 9, 2025 US-South Korea Trade Talks Hit Roadblock As Seoul Rejects Comparisons To Japan: 'Market Conditions Very Different' Trade negotiations between South Korea and the U.S. have stalled over foreign exchange concerns, prompting Seoul to seek Washington's help in minimizing the potential market impact of a $350 billion investment package.
Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2025 Australian PM says Vanuatu security, climate agreement delayed PM Anthony Albanese says he won’t sign Nakamal Agreement in Vanuatu, despite recent high-level talks on the pact.
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025 Vanuatu delays $330M Australia security pact over Chinese funding concerns Vanuatu is not ready to sign a security and economic treaty with Australia due to concerns about potential restrictions on securing infrastructure funding from other countries
Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2025 Indonesian President Prabowo replaces five ministers after deadly protests Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati was among those ousted days after protesters raided her home.
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025 Detailed findings from AP investigation into how US tech firms enabled China's digital police state An AP investigation reveals that U.S. technology companies to a large degree designed and built China’s surveillance state, playing a far greater role in enabling human rights abuses than previously known