Next week’s iteration of the annual joint exercise will be the biggest and a clear signal to Beijing, observers say.
There are multiple geostrategic rivalries emerging between the West and authoritarian countries led by China, Russia and Iran.
Beijing has doubled down on its pro-Palestinian stance while Washington is under pressure over its policy of arming Israel.
Leaders of the Philippines, US and Japan will meet this week for an unprecedented summit in Washington.
National Assembly chairman Vuong Dinh Hue makes a ‘highly symbolic’ trip to Beijing as tensions rise in the South China Sea.
Top diplomat will meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to discuss Ukraine, the Asia-Pacific and other issues, Russian foreign ministry says.
In the midst of a litany of thorny issues and looming US elections, both sides try to reset tone, manage differences.
PLA warships simulate attacks on ‘armed enemy fishing boats’ ahead of the annual Balikatan military exercises.
Communist Party’s No 4 leader calls for the neighbours to ‘deepen collaboration’. Head of Pyongyang delegation says it’s a ‘new historical chapter’ in bilateral relations.
Vo Van Thuong has been effectively dismissed after just 14 months in the top job, raising concerns about the country’s future direction.
Notorious smog problems have returned as the country’s addiction to coal worsens.
As Indian military begins withdrawing, China’s defence ministry confirms a PLA delegation last week visited island nation and met President Muizzu.
Chen Xiaodong returned to Beijing this week after three years in the African nation he called his ‘second home’.
Ni Hong says authorities have the arduous task of stabilising the crisis-hit real estate industry this year.
Top diplomat drew attention to rising tension over global governance between China and US during press conference, analyst says.
Special envoy Li Hui has embarked on another trip to Europe as the grinding conflict approaches a third year.
16 months after former ambassador Sun Weidong was promoted, the position is unfilled as the two countries remain locked in a military stand-off.
A series of meetings between senior officials offer some hopes that the two sides will be able to get relations back on track.
Beijing faces a dilemma as it tries to balance the election of William Lai with domestic challenges and the US factor, analysts say. They expect ‘more carrots than sticks’ in cross-strait policy, as well as efforts to bring ‘division and instability into Taiwanese society’.
While Biden needs to stabilise ties with China in the face of a tough re-election race and diplomatic troubles, Beijing is also struggling to deal with woes at home.
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tackle Taiwan and the Middle East in discussions in Bangkok, and pave the way for a call between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden in ‘coming months’.
6-day trip by the veteran party diplomat to coincide with the Taiwan election was a ‘smart move’ by Beijing, observers say.
Although Beijing remains committed to its partnership with Russia, the fact that Washington is the main focus highlights the limits of that relationship.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Beijing has led the way in development and holds moral appeal under Xi Jinping but observers contend that centralisation of power leaves diplomats with little room to move.
Taiwan is increasingly an international issue and the election outcome may reshape its future ties with the world.
Recent speeches by Chinese leaders are infused with symbolism, but decoding them is key to understanding Beijing’s world view.
Liu’s 18 months as head of the international department marked by overseas visits and a willingness to weigh in on global affairs.
‘We will create a more favourable international environment and provide more solid strategic support for building China into a great modern socialist country,’ Chinese president says after two-day Central Conference on Foreign Affairs Work.
Tokyo’s military build-up, which is clearly aimed at Beijing, has been largely welcomed by Indo-Pacific neighbours. Meanwhile, China has responded with restraint as it tries to strengthen ties with Asian countries amid rivalry with US and allies.
‘One thing is certain: Taiwan independence means war, and insisting on Taiwan independence’ will lead to war sooner or later,’ says Wang Zaixi, former deputy director of the Taiwan Affairs Office.
