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As tensions rise in the region, heavyweights like Britain, Germany and France are keen to show they are more than just passive trading partners, analysts say.
As tensions rise in the region, heavyweights like Britain, Germany and France are keen to show they are more than just passive trading partners, analysts say.
The two countries are ‘all-weather’ partners with a rock-solid relationship, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi says on his visit to Islamabad.
The two countries are ‘all-weather’ partners with a rock-solid relationship, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi says on his visit to Islamabad.
Five-day drill, involving eight warships, four aircraft and more than 1,000 personnel, follows similar manoeuvres with China last year, but Asian bloc is trying to avoid favouring either power.
Five-day drill, involving eight warships, four aircraft and more than 1,000 personnel, follows similar manoeuvres with China last year, but Asian bloc is trying to avoid favouring either power.
Socio-economic inequality in Hong Kong in the last 30 years is the root cause of the protests, said the ex-Singapore diplomat, who also addressed criticism he was too soft on China.
Socio-economic inequality in Hong Kong in the last 30 years is the root cause of the protests, said the ex-Singapore diplomat, who also addressed criticism he was too soft on China.
Singapore’s former top diplomat at the UN says the US-China trade war has moved beyond tariffs to evolve into a geopolitical contest. Kishore Mahbubani, Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute of the National University of Singapore told the South China Morning Post on September 3, 2019, that Washington appears to be trying to prevent Beijing from overtaking the US position as the world's largest economy.
Singapore’s former top diplomat at the UN says the US-China trade war has moved beyond tariffs to evolve into a geopolitical contest. Kishore Mahbubani, Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute of the National University of Singapore told the South China Morning Post on September 3, 2019, that Washington appears to be trying to prevent Beijing from overtaking the US position as the world's largest economy.
The former Singapore diplomat says the US trade war with China has gone beyond tariffs and is now a geopolitical contest, as the world’s biggest economy tries to prevent its emerging rival from overtaking it.
The former Singapore diplomat says the US trade war with China has gone beyond tariffs and is now a geopolitical contest, as the world’s biggest economy tries to prevent its emerging rival from overtaking it.
Former adviser to US Indo-Pacific Command chief says Pentagon wants locations that aren’t permanent to allow forces to be rotated as needed.
Former adviser to US Indo-Pacific Command chief says Pentagon wants locations that aren’t permanent to allow forces to be rotated as needed.
Chinese foreign minister’s three-day trip planned for next week is ‘an important follow-up action for China and the DPRK to implement the consensus of top leaders ... and promote bilateral relations’, spokesman says.
Chinese foreign minister’s three-day trip planned for next week is ‘an important follow-up action for China and the DPRK to implement the consensus of top leaders ... and promote bilateral relations’, spokesman says.
US Defence Secretary Mark Esper says Pentagon wants to expand presence in region, but PLA strategists suggest countries may not want to sacrifice relations with China.
US Defence Secretary Mark Esper says Pentagon wants to expand presence in region, but PLA strategists suggest countries may not want to sacrifice relations with China.
Seoul says it may reconsider move to end military intelligence pact with Tokyo if preferential trade status is reinstated – but Tokyo refuses.
Seoul says it may reconsider move to end military intelligence pact with Tokyo if preferential trade status is reinstated – but Tokyo refuses.
Beijing’s envoy says Washington seeks absolute military superiority.
Beijing’s envoy says Washington seeks absolute military superiority.
South Korea’s exports for the first 20 days of August fell 13 per cent from a year earlier, pointing to a ninth successive monthly decline.
South Korea’s exports for the first 20 days of August fell 13 per cent from a year earlier, pointing to a ninth successive monthly decline.
Seoul and Tokyo are urged to deal ‘appropriately’ with ‘sensitive’ possibility of new US weapons systems in Asia at foreign ministers’ meeting in Beijing.
Seoul and Tokyo are urged to deal ‘appropriately’ with ‘sensitive’ possibility of new US weapons systems in Asia at foreign ministers’ meeting in Beijing.
Wang welcomes counterparts to Beijing for annual three-way summit and says China is willing to help resolve dispute.
Wang welcomes counterparts to Beijing for annual three-way summit and says China is willing to help resolve dispute.
Russia also on alert as test of ground-launched missile off California coast signals development of Washington’s intermediate-range capabilities, weeks after arms treaty withdrawal.
Russia also on alert as test of ground-launched missile off California coast signals development of Washington’s intermediate-range capabilities, weeks after arms treaty withdrawal.
The star’s agent says singer rejects ‘all ambiguous references to China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity’, but boy band artist continues deal with Calvin Klein, which also draws offending distinction between China and its neighbours.
The star’s agent says singer rejects ‘all ambiguous references to China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity’, but boy band artist continues deal with Calvin Klein, which also draws offending distinction between China and its neighbours.
Experts hold little hope for relations when ideology starts to define rivalry between Washington and Beijing and they say a ‘counter-China’ coalition that could last beyond the Trump years has a grip on policymaking.
Experts hold little hope for relations when ideology starts to define rivalry between Washington and Beijing and they say a ‘counter-China’ coalition that could last beyond the Trump years has a grip on policymaking.
Three-year-old security treaty between US and two key allies under threat as tensions between Seoul and Tokyo continue to escalate.
Three-year-old security treaty between US and two key allies under threat as tensions between Seoul and Tokyo continue to escalate.
Beijing has promised to retaliate to missile deployment in its backyard – but it also needs to win friends in its trade war with the Washington.
Beijing has promised to retaliate to missile deployment in its backyard – but it also needs to win friends in its trade war with the Washington.
Washington and Manila use visit to bang drum for community and military ties, while analyst expects stopover to prompt show of military might from Beijing.
Washington and Manila use visit to bang drum for community and military ties, while analyst expects stopover to prompt show of military might from Beijing.
Can Seoul find a way out of its political dead end, caught between two powers and increasingly unfriendly neighbours?
Can Seoul find a way out of its political dead end, caught between two powers and increasingly unfriendly neighbours?
Despite escalating trade rift between Tokyo and Seoul, arrangements are being made to hold annual meeting in Beijing, Japanese news agency reports, citing diplomatic sources.
Despite escalating trade rift between Tokyo and Seoul, arrangements are being made to hold annual meeting in Beijing, Japanese news agency reports, citing diplomatic sources.
Mark Esper says America won’t stand by as one nation tries to reshape the region through ‘destabilising’ military and economic expansion.
Mark Esper says America won’t stand by as one nation tries to reshape the region through ‘destabilising’ military and economic expansion.
United States plans to build military facility in the Northern Territory capital once it’s approved by Congress, according to Australian defence minister.
United States plans to build military facility in the Northern Territory capital once it’s approved by Congress, according to Australian defence minister.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges neighbouring countries to deal with one another ‘with sincerity and goodwill’ as their rift deepens.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges neighbouring countries to deal with one another ‘with sincerity and goodwill’ as their rift deepens.
Washington encourages people-to-people exchanges and hopes for smooth progress in trade talks with Beijing, Chinese foreign minister quotes US secretary of state as saying on sidelines of Asean forum.
Washington encourages people-to-people exchanges and hopes for smooth progress in trade talks with Beijing, Chinese foreign minister quotes US secretary of state as saying on sidelines of Asean forum.
China’s Wang Yi and US’ Mike Pompeo at summit in Thailand to sell their visions of future for Southeast Asia, but analysts expect pragmatism from Asean as world’s two biggest economic powers play diplomatic game.
China’s Wang Yi and US’ Mike Pompeo at summit in Thailand to sell their visions of future for Southeast Asia, but analysts expect pragmatism from Asean as world’s two biggest economic powers play diplomatic game.
New weapon involved in at least one of the two launches into sea off North Korea’s east coast on Thursday, according to South Korea.
New weapon involved in at least one of the two launches into sea off North Korea’s east coast on Thursday, according to South Korea.
Joint air patrol tests US commitment to key regional allies Japan and South Korea.
Joint air patrol tests US commitment to key regional allies Japan and South Korea.