Taiwan to stop ‘worshipping authoritarianism’ at Chiang Kai-shek statue Changing of guard ceremonies in memorial hall for island’s first president will be moved outside from next week. Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2024
China posts record trade surplus as foreign importers rush to beat tariffs The $99bn figure comes as data shows exports growing at fastest rate in 15 months while imports fell The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024
Solomon Islands and China are strengthening ties in a worrying move for US and its Pacific allies The Solomon Islands' new prime minister is in Beijing for a visit as China and the strategic Pacific archipelago strengthen their ties The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024
Japan Warns On China, North Korea In Annual Defence Report China and Russia's joint military activities around Japan are of "grave concern" and North Korea poses a greater threat than ever, Tokyo's defence ministry said Friday. International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024
Confrontations in South China Sea surge, raising fears a miscalculation could lead to conflict Vessels have been rammed, punctured with knives, damaged by water cannon and targeted by military-grade lasers. Now the Philippines’ US ambassador has warned the aggression must be reduced to avoid conflict The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2024
Philippines To 'Stand Our Ground' In South China Sea Dispute The Philippines will "stand our ground" in a dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea, a top security official said Friday, eight years after an international ruling against China in the territorial contest. International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024
China’s economic influence more welcome in poorer countries, poll finds Thailand holds most positive views of China, followed by Nigeria, Kenya and Tunisia, Pew survey shows. Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2024
Fiji wrestles with need for outside help on security, at risk to its own sovereignty Pacific country must ‘maintain independence’ in security partnerships, military commander warns, amid spread of deals struck with other countries The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2024
President Biden announces tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum routed through Mexico The tariffs are an attempt to close a loophole that allowed Chinese goods to enter the United States duty free Latin Times · Jul 10, 2024
Chinese navy destroyer and helicopter shadowed Australian warship during high-profile standoff, documents show Exclusive: Australian helicopter was outside Chinese territorial waters when forced to manoeuvre to avoid fighter jet flares in ‘unsafe’ operation The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2024
US Tightens Steel, Aluminum Import Rules To Curb China Tariff Evasion The United States unveiled stricter rules Wednesday on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, moving to prevent China-origin goods from avoiding tariffs. International Business Times · Jul 10, 2024
ITBP seizes 108 kg gold bars, arrests 2 near India-China border in Ladakh In a significant bust, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has seized 108 gold bars weighing 108.060 kgs and arrested two persons near the India-China border in Eastern Ladakh. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 10, 2024
What Is A 'Multipolar' World? Experts Aren't So Sure The leaders of Russia, India and China often wax poetic about establishing a "multipolar" world -- though it is far from clear what such a system would entail. International Business Times · Jul 10, 2024
China and Bangladesh reaffirm their ties as territorial and economic issues rise in region China and Bangladesh are reaffirming their ties during a visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Beijing as tensions rise in the region over territorial disputes and resources The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024 Modi receives Russia’s highest civilian award for promoting bilateral ties Indian prime minister collected award from Vladmir Putin five years after it was conferred on him
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024 New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help the island with self-defense as threats from China loom The United States’ new top envoy to Taiwan has promised Washington will help the self-ruled island defend itself as China ramps up its military threats against Taipei
International Business Times · Jul 10, 2024 37 Chinese Aircraft Skirt Taiwan On Way To Drill: Taipei Taiwan's defence ministry said 37 Chinese aircraft were detected around the self-ruled island Wednesday as they headed to exercises with an aircraft carrier in the western Pacific.
International Business Times · Jul 9, 2024 Modi, Putin Hold Talks Amid Outrage Over Ukraine Strikes Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, a day after the Indian leader arrived in Moscow amid global outcry over Russian strikes in Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2024 Putin hosts ‘dear friend’ Modi on first trip to Russia since Ukraine war Modi treads a fine line between maintaining longstanding relationship with Moscow and courting closer ties with West.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024 Indian Prime Minister Modi makes first visit to Russia since the start of its war on Ukraine India’s prime minister is kicking off a two-day visit to Russia, his first since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine — a war that has complicated the relationship between the longtime partners and pushed Russia closer to India’s rival China
International Business Times · Jul 8, 2024 India's Modi Headed To Russia For First Visit Since Ukraine Offensive Prime Minister Narendra Modi was due to arrive in Russia on Monday, as the Indian leader treaded a fine line between maintaining a longstanding relationship with Moscow and courting closer Western security ties.
Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2024 Chinese risk perilous journey in search of ‘freedom’ in the United States Thousands of middle-class Chinese are trekking thousands of kilometres through the Americas to the southern US border.
Top News · Jul 8, 2024 China's 'Monster' Coast Guard Ship Intimidates Philippines In Dispute China's deployment of 'The Monster' coast guard ship near the Philippines' EEZ raises tensions in the South China Sea dispute.
Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2024 Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China Agreement comes as Manila and Tokyo share concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024 Sister of North Korean leader Kim calls South Korea's live-fire drills 'suicidal hysteria' The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called South Korea’s recent front-line live-fire drills “suicidal hysteria” as she threatened unspecified military steps if further provoked