Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrives in China Four-day state visit comes amid hopes China can help facilitate Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2023
China spinning a ‘web’ of influence campaigns to win over Taiwan Away from the headline grabbing military threats, Beijing’s propaganda department is working to woo hearts and minds. Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2023
FDI to fuel a China-Asean shared future In 2013, President Xi Jinping announced an initiative for China to work with Asean countries for a 21st century Maritime Silk Road to build a closer China-Asean community with a shared future. Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2023
China’s Airspace Incursion Triggers Taiwan’s Air Defense Response Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense zone, with some subsequently flying into the western Pacific. Zenger · Jun 12, 2023
US and China take steps towards thaw as Blinken prepares to visit Beijing, but mistrust remains Effort is being stepped up to rebuild relations after the spy ballon incident led to Blinken’s original visit being cancelled The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023
China’s Palestinian moment is about global standing rather than peace Experts quash claims by Beijing that the Palestinian Authority president’s visit will facilitate new Israeli-Palestinian peace talks The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023
China and Thailand to expand military ties amid Asia-Pacific 'security challenges' China stands ready to expand military cooperation and maintain regional stability with Thailand, with a series of joint drills planned for this year. Bangkok Post · Jun 11, 2023
All talk, no dialogue on Asian security The International Institute for Strategic Studies' Shangri-La Dialogue has wrapped up its meeting in Singapore. The context for this year's summit was not propitious: Russia's bloody invasion of Ukraine grinds on, while Chinese President Xi Jinping continues his uncompromising approach to global affairs. Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2023
Blinken to travel to China next week, carrying out trip postponed after spy balloon incident Secretary of State Antony Blinken is planning to travel to China this month as the Biden administration pushes to improve badly deteriorated ties with the Chinese The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023
Palestinian President Abbas to visit China after mediation offer Abbas will pay a state visit to China following’s XI’s pledge to work for a solution to the Palestinian issue. Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2023
Is Australia catching up with the Asian century at last? Australia looks like something out of the last century, clinging to its Five Power Anglo-allies while the global centre has shifted to China. The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023
Saudi-Iranian ties: A history of ups and downs Iran reopened its embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Tuesday, Saudi media reported, months after the two regional rivals agreed to end years of antagonism under a Chinese-brokered deal. Reuters · Jun 6, 2023
Living the ‘Chinese Dream’: Beijing’s new world order As Beijing boosts its diplomatic clout, analysts say it wants to “remould” and even supplant existing institutions. Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023
China’s war chest: how Beijing has rearranged the diplomatic pieces ahead of a potential conflict China is shoring up international support, while attempting to isolate Taiwan on the world stage The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023
Bangkok Post · Jun 4, 2023 Police attack on reporter sparks rare public debate, outrage in China The assault of a Chinese reporter by three police officers over his investigation into the deaths of two teachers has sparked a heated and rare public debate about the hostility and heavy restrictions faced by journalists in China.
Bangkok Post · Jun 4, 2023 China's Xi Jinping hails 'uninterrupted' cultural continuity for powering nation's rise China's unique development path is rooted in the historical continuity of its culture, President Xi Jinping told a cultural symposium in Beijing, in his latest effort to defend the legitimacy of the ruling Communist Party.
The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023 Condolences pour in from global leaders on Odisha rail disaster A number of global leaders — including the Chinese President and Premier, the President of France, and the Prime Ministers of Japan and the United Kingdom — have expressed their condolences regarding the rail accident in Orissa that has left more than 280 people dead. In a message on social…
The New Daily · Jun 3, 2023 US to China: Let’s talk before the current chill becomes a new cold war US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says he's deeply concerned by China's unwillingness to engage on military crisis management
Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2023 China blasts US after Washington says talks key to avoid ‘crisis’ US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin tells Asian security summit that lines of communication with China are crucial.
The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023 Why It Matters | China beats U.S. in contributions to science journals China has surpassed the US as the biggest contributor to nature and science journals
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Vivek Ramaswamy to call for end to US support for Ukraine and Nato exit from Eastern Europe Republican 2024 hopeful is making his first foray into foreign policy since launching his campaign
Reuters · Jun 1, 2023 US-China tensions expected to dominate Asia security meeting Tensions between the United States and China are expected to loom over Asia's top security meeting this week, as China has declined a bilateral meeting between the superpowers' defence chiefs.
Bangkok Post · Jun 1, 2023 UN 'concerned about lack of women in China govt' HONG KONG: An absence of women among China's top leadership is concerning, the United Nations (UN) said in a report, as it recommended China adopt statutory quotas and a gender parity system to quicken equal representation of women in government.
The Hindu · May 31, 2023 Explained | China’s military diplomacy in Southeast Asia China is expanding its military outreach to Southeast Asian countries.
TV Tech · May 31, 2023 AI and the State of Today's Media Artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword for technology and creative excellence