South Korea fires warning shots at North Korean soldiers for ‘crossing border’ North Korea accuses South Korea of a ‘serious provocation’ The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025
China says it stands with India against ‘bully’ Trump’s trade tariffs Chinese envoy slams US for using tariff as ‘a bargaining chip’ to demand exorbitant prices The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025
Australian and Philippine defense chiefs to talk as disputes simmer over the South China Sea Australia’s defense minister and his Philippine counterpart are to meet in Manila for talks that will spotlight their concern over Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025
Documents Show New Zealand Unease Over Chinese Warships In South Pacific China set off alarm bells in New Zealand when it dispatched powerful warships on unprecedented missions in the South Pacific without explanation, according to military documents obtained by AFP. Beijing has spent years expanding its reach in the southern Pacific Ocean, courting island nations with new hospitals, freshly paved roads… International Business Times · Aug 22, 2025
China Reacts To U.S. Deployment Of Troops Off Venezuela's Coast, Says It 'Opposes The Use Of Force Or Threats In International Relations' China reacted to the deployment of U.S. assets off the Venezuelan coast, saying it opposes "the use of force or threats in international relations" Latin Times · Aug 21, 2025
China and Pakistan foreign ministers agree to launch new economic corridor projects Pakistan and China have pledged to expand economic cooperation and investment under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a flagship program of China’s Belt and Road Initiative The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025
India test-fires nuclear-capable missile that can strike deep inside China New Delhi tests missile just days before prime minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Beijing The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025
US sailor convicted of espionage for leaking warship data to China Jinchao Wei’s mother urged him to continue spying, believing it could help him secure a job with the Chinese government The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025
Xi Jinping becomes first Chinese president to attend controversial anniversary celebrations in Tibet His visit marks 60 years of China’s rule as Tibetans abroad call it an attempt to whitewash repression The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025
Can China make Pakistan and the Taliban friends again? As China pushes to expand the CPEC, Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions continue to cast a shadow over trilateral diplomacy. Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025
Grand ceremony and parade mark 60 years of Chinese Communist Party rule in Tibet China has marked 60 years of Communist Party rule in Tibet with a parade and speeches in front of the Potala Palace The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025
Chinese man jailed for 8 years in US for smuggling arms to North Korea Chinese man sent consignment of firearms and ammunition to North Korea via China The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025
New Zealand Spy Service Warns Of China Interference New Zealand's spy service warned Thursday that China is the most active power engaging in foreign interference in the country, including through front organisations. International Business Times · Aug 21, 2025
Japan proposes 'economic zone' linking Indian Ocean to Africa, seeks greater role in the region Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has proposed an economic zone linking the Indian Ocean to Africa The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025 Did Trump’s tariff war force India and China to mend ties? China and India have agreed to resume trade ties and move towards resolving their longstanding border dispute.
Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025 Scott Bessent Clarifies Why Trump Penalized India, Not China, Over Russian Oil Purchase—'Indian Arbitrage...Unacceptable' Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained the differential treatment in tariffs on India and China, despite both the countries buying Russian oil.
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 Lawyer for activist Jimmy Lai defends free speech in landmark Hong Kong trial A lawyer for Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai argues it’s not wrong to support freedom of expression and human rights
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025 Supporting freedom of expression is not wrong, Jimmy Lai’s lawyer tells court Closing arguments made in Hong Kong media mogul’s national security trial, which has lasted more than 140 days
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 Taiwanese court sentences ex-legislator's son for illegal fuel transfers to North Korea The son of a former Taiwanese legislator has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for illegally supplying fuel oil to North Korea
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 Kim Jong Un’s sister says war games show South Korea has ‘dual personality’ Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dismisses South Korean president’s latest outreach as hypocrisy
International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025 Defence Begins Closing Arguments In Hong Kong Trial Of Jimmy Lai A lawyer representing Jimmy Lai said Wednesday it was "not wrong to support freedom of expression" as the defence began closing arguments in the jailed Hong Kong media mogul's national security trial.
International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025 Chinese Troops Swelter Through Rehearsal For Major Military Parade Rows of neatly dressed soldiers marched in unison to shouted instructions at a training ground in humid Beijing on Wednesday, as China prepares to unveil new domestically produced military hardware at a parade next month.
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 China set to debut new advanced weaponry at massive military parade China will hold one of its biggest military parades on 3 September to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender
International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025 German Minister Says China's 'Assertiveness' Threatens European Interests China's assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea and tensions in the Taiwan Strait threaten international security and European interests, Germany's foreign minister said on Wednesday.
International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025 Japan Hosts African Leaders For Development Conference Japan hosted African leaders on Wednesday for a three-day development conference, offering itself as an alternative to China as the continent reels from a debt crisis exacerbated by Western aid cuts, conflict and climate change.