Third strategy paper of its kind released as Beijing seeks to expand its influence in a region Washington actively courts.
11 Dec 2025 - 12:07AM videocam
During two-day visit to the Chinese capital, Johann Wadephul also calls for Beijing to recognise Europe’s concerns and ‘take action’.
While Beijing has long engaged with resource-rich nations, Trump’s Washington is seen as more ‘aggressive’ and reactive.
6 Dec 2025 - 6:51AM videocam
The two sides express support for non-proliferation and efforts to bring about peace in Ukraine and Gaza.
The pair meet in Beijing for ‘candid and fruitful’ talks followed by the signing of 12 deals covering everything from nuclear power to pandas.
The French president lands in Beijing on the first leg of a tour where he is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
3 Dec 2025 - 8:15PM videocam
Analysts say Beijing views the UN as a platform to ‘anchor’ its position on Taiwan, particularly because it offers a wider reach.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:29PM videocam
Communist Party mouthpiece takes aim at Japanese PM again, saying she had issued a ‘threat of force against Beijing’.
22 Nov 2025 - 7:00PM videocam
Fu Cong says the Japanese PM’s remarks seriously violate international law and the basic norms of international relations.
22 Nov 2025 - 7:07PM videocam
Beijing’s trade ‘coercion’ could mark it as a threat to stability and prompt economic partners to diversify, analysts warn.
21 Nov 2025 - 9:39AM videocam
Bloc’s China ambassador says last month’s suspension creates ‘new stability’ and a chance to improve frosty relations.
20 Nov 2025 - 6:42PM videocam
While the term treats China and the US as equals, Beijing is probably ‘not enthusiastic’ about its ‘hegemonic’ undertones, analysts say.
Beijing looks to ‘consolidate’ turnaround in Sino-Canadian ties after ‘pivotal’ Xi-Carney meeting last month.
The southern Chinese city has evolved into a dynamic centre for innovation in the heart of the Greater Bay Area.
2 Nov 2025 - 6:26AM videocam
Group ends South Korea summit with commitment to growth that benefits all.
1 Nov 2025 - 6:01PM videocam
President Xi Jinping makes the announcement as world leaders wrap up this year’s summit in South Korea.
After years of tension, China’s president says ties with Ottawa are on a ‘trend of recovery’ following the leaders’ meeting.
31 Oct 2025 - 10:43PM videocam
The Chinese president tells Asia-Pacific forum leaders’ meeting that countries need to join hands in the face of uncertainties.
31 Oct 2025 - 3:16PM videocam
US president says trade deal will be ready ‘pretty soon’ and hails agreements on rare earths and soybeans following summit in South Korea.
31 Oct 2025 - 3:04AM videocam
For now, the US president has tamed the China hawks on his team while opting not to antagonise counterpart Xi Jinping, analysts say.
22 Oct 2025 - 8:01AM videocam
Observer status in the Andean Community is expected to help Beijing deepen ‘its strategic presence in the Global South’ amid Trump’s tariffs.
6 Oct 2025 - 6:00PM videocam
PLA pilot involved in encounter during coastal training exercise recounts locking onto both aircraft that were ‘approaching us’.
Conservative views on sensitive matters, including Japan’s wartime history and Taiwan, may rock already strained ties with Beijing, analysts warn.
11 Oct 2025 - 5:07PM videocam
Embassy in Seoul issues warning ahead of rally on Friday, which coincides with ‘golden week’ holiday – a peak time for overseas travel.
Japanese media report says simulated Taiwanese government compound for training PLA soldiers has expanded nearly threefold since 2020.
3 Oct 2025 - 7:21PM videocam
National Day message for state television says patrols will resume around the South China Sea reef that is also claimed by the Philippines.
1 Oct 2025 - 7:37PM videocam
Xi Jinping pledges to ‘practice true multilateralism’ and urges protection of national sovereignty.
1 Oct 2025 - 11:31AM videocam
Amid Beijing’s crackdown on cross-border syndicates, notorious gang found to have engaged in fraud, drug trafficking and prostitution.
2 Oct 2025 - 7:18PM videocam
While Moscow was attacked over Ukraine war, observers point to softer rhetoric on Beijing and what the US leader didn’t say in his speech.
24 Sep 2025 - 11:17PM videocam
Conversation is crucial so ‘we don’t stumble into any sort of conflict’, Adam Smith of US House Armed Services Committee says.
23 Sep 2025 - 3:58PM videocam