Pope Leo prays for China’s Catholics, a thorny issue in his papacy Ties with China remain sensitive within the Catholic Church over a 2018 deal between the Holy See and Beijing. Al Jazeera · May 25, 2025
France's Macron Arrives In Vietnam For Southeast Asia Tour French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Vietnam on Sunday for the first leg of a tour of Southeast Asia, where he will pitch his country as a reliable alternative partner to the United States and China. International Business Times · May 25, 2025
Pope prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments on thorny issues Pope Leo XIV is praying for China’s Catholics to be in communion with the Holy See The Independent UK · May 25, 2025
Indonesia, China Agree To Bolster Ties Ahead Of ASEAN Summit Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned on Sunday that the rise of "unilateralism and protectionism" could threaten the global economic and trade order, as he reaffirmed Beijing's ties with Jakarta on Sunday during his visit to Indonesia ahead of a regional summit in Kuala Lumpur. International Business Times · May 25, 2025
Delegation of Labour MPs arrives in Taiwan in first visit since UK election Trip by five Labour MPs designed to build UK-Taiwan ties as Beijing steps up military capability The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2025
Indonesian president and Chinese premier meet to discuss expanding trade during US trade war Chinese Premier Li Qiang has met with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto to discuss ways to expand trade and investment during the U.S. global trade war and while economic globalization faces headwinds The Independent UK · May 25, 2025
Embarrassed North Korea detains shipyard officials over botched launch of naval destroyer The 5,000-ton-class destroyer was damaged when a transport cradle on the ship’s stern detached early during a launch ceremony attended by Kim Jong Un The Independent UK · May 25, 2025
Macron heads to Vietnam as France seeks bigger role in Indo-Pacific French President Emmanuel Macron begins a tour of Southeast Asia on Sunday, starting with Vietnam – the first visit by a French leader in a decade. The trip is part of France’s push to deepen economic ties in the region, counter China’s influence and navigate tensions over human rights –… Radio France Internationale · May 24, 2025
As Trump focuses on his trade war, Brazil and China forge closer ties Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed up to Xi Jinping’s vision of a multi-polar world, as Beijing expands its influence in Latin America The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025
Pakistan, Afghanistan move towards ‘restoring ties’ in talks with China As India strengthens ties with Kabul, Pakistan and Afghanistan return to the table after Chinese mediation. Al Jazeera · May 23, 2025
Merz, Xi Discuss Ukraine War, Trade Woes Amid Global 'Chaos' Germany's Friedrich Merz urged Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday to support a Ukraine ceasefire push and discussed thorny economic ties, in the leaders' first call since Merz became chancellor. International Business Times · May 23, 2025
Dismayed Chinese Students Ponder Prospects After Trump Harvard Ban Dismayed Chinese students feared for their international futures on Friday after US President Donald Trump revoked Harvard University's right to enrol foreign nationals. International Business Times · May 23, 2025
China criticizes US ban on Harvard's international students The Chinese government says the Trump administration’s move to ban international students from Harvard will harm America’s international standing The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
South Korea denies talks held about US troop withdrawal amid Pentagon review Seoul reaffirms commitment to combined defence posture The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
The Independent UK · May 23, 2025 North Korea probes ‘criminal act’ of botched ship launch after Kim Jong Un fury Central Military Commission says accident ‘an unpardonable criminal act’ even though damage to new naval destroyer ‘not serious’
Radio France Internationale · May 23, 2025 Macron urges trade cooperation with China ahead of South East Asia tour Amid mounting trade friction between the European Union and China, President Emmanuel Macron made a call to Chinese President Xi Jinping, a move that highlights France’s push to ease trade with Beijing while reinforcing its diplomatic presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
International Business Times · May 23, 2025 US Tariff Tensions Test Southeast Asian Leaders At Regional Summit Southeast Asian leaders will express deep concern over US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz when they meet at a summit Monday, warning that the unilateral move posed huge challenges to economic growth and stability in the region, according to a draft statement seen by AFP. Trump's tariffs has roiled global…
International Business Times UK · May 23, 2025 UK Returns Chagos Islands to Mauritius in Landmark Deal—But Resettlement Questions Remain Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasised the base's critical role in national security and intelligence operations.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2025 North Korea vows to arrest those responsible for failed ship launch North Korea has begun steps to arrest and investigate those responsible for a failed launch of its second naval destroyer this week
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025 ‘When power can define madness’: China accused of using mental health law to lock up critics More than a decade after China passed a groundbreaking mental health law, victims and activists say that involuntary hospitalisation remains common
Caixin Global · May 22, 2025 $500 Million Pledge Makes China Top WHO Donor After U.S. Withdrawal U.S. withdrawal forces health agency to cut staff and reduce 2026-27 spending by 20%
The Independent UK · May 22, 2025 Philippines condemns Chinese coast guard's use of water cannon on a research vessel Philippine officials have condemned the Chinese coast guard, which it said used a powerful water cannon to target one of two Philippine fishing boats conducting marine research in the disputed South China Sea
Bored Panda · May 22, 2025 “Irresponsible Error”: Kim Jong-Un Furious As 5,000-Ton Warship Capsizes In Front Of His Eyes "It's not a warship anymore; it's a submarine."
Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025 Philippines accuses China of ‘aggressive’ tactics in South China Sea China’s coastguard says Philippine vessel ‘dangerously’ approached its ship, resulting in a collision.
Evening Standard · May 22, 2025 Everything we know about North Korea's warship launch accident The accident has proven to be an embarrassing setback for Kim Jong Un, who labelled the incident as a ‘criminal act’ caused by sheer carelessness and irresponsibility