Myanmar
Biden calls for Myanmar’s military to relinquish power immediately
2 hours ago

The US president ordered a review to consider reimposing sanctions that had been lifted due to the nation’s transition to democracy.

Biden calls for Myanmar’s military to relinquish power immediately

The US president ordered a review to consider reimposing sanctions that had been lifted due to the nation’s transition to democracy.

2 hours ago
Blinken criticises China and Russia, floats new North Korea sanctions
3 hours ago
Myanmar coup: political instability on the cards, and a test for Biden
3 hours ago
Blinken criticises China and Russia, floats new North Korea sanctions

The US Secretary of State took issue with Beijing’s actions in Hong Kong, and said the US should accept people fleeing the crackdown in the city.

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Myanmar
Myanmar coup: political instability on the cards, and a test for Biden

Experts say the military’s move to seize power has sparked fears of human rights violations, with a return to democratic rule uncertain.

Experts say the military’s move to seize power has sparked fears of human rights violations, with a return to democratic rule uncertain.

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South China Sea
Could the world’s deep seas become China’s mining frontier?

Chinese researchers have spent the last decade mapping the globe’s ocean floors looking for potential mineral deposits.

Chinese researchers have spent the last decade mapping the globe’s ocean floors looking for potential mineral deposits.

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After Wuhan, it’s time for global response reset: Covid-19 probe chief
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China promises to increase scrutiny of independent online content creators
Could the world’s deep seas become China’s mining frontier?
3 hours ago
After Wuhan, it’s time for global response reset: Covid-19 probe chief
4 hours ago
China promises to increase scrutiny of independent online content creators
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Opinion | Japan’s diplomatic note on South China Sea shows its self-interest

The timing of Tokyo’s note verbale, on the eve of Joe Biden’s inauguration as US president, is a signal of support for its ally – but stops short of passing comment on the validity of Beijing’s territorial claims.

The timing of Tokyo’s note verbale, on the eve of Joe Biden’s inauguration as US president, is a signal of support for its ally – but stops short of passing comment on the validity of Beijing’s territorial claims.

25 Jan 2021 - 12:00PM
South China Sea: PLA deploys ballistic missile’s launchers for training

Locations of DF-26’s launchers put India within its range and pose threat to US base in Japan, after China last year used one to target a ship during a drill.

Locations of DF-26’s launchers put India within its range and pose threat to US base in Japan, after China last year used one to target a ship during a drill.

26 Jan 2021 - 2:16AM
Explainer | South China Sea: the dispute that could start a military conflict

China is just one of a number of countries to claim sovereignty over part of the maritime area, which is believed to harbour a wealth of oil and natural gas reserves.

China is just one of a number of countries to claim sovereignty over part of the maritime area, which is believed to harbour a wealth of oil and natural gas reserves.

11 Aug 2020 - 5:00PM
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As I see it | Early signs from Biden White House of more balanced China policy ahead

New administration appears intent on making the most of Donald Trump’s China legacy, while toning down its more aggressive aspect.

26 Jan 2021 - 10:51PM
Opinion | China’s provinces jump on growth bandwagon with little fear over targets

Fresh from China celebrating its 2.3 per cent economic growth rate in 2020, provinces have been busy outlining the economic and social development plans for the year ahead.

Fresh from China celebrating its 2.3 per cent economic growth rate in 2020, provinces have been busy outlining the economic and social development plans for the year ahead.

25 Jan 2021 - 10:50PM
China’s provinces jump on growth bandwagon with little fear over targets
Opinion | Stripping BN(O) passport holders of Hong Kong residency could spark chaos

Given the number of Hongkongers who hold a foreign passport, it could spark a mass exodus and create a crisis we can ill afford. Regina Ip’s call for the national law disallowing dual citizenship to apply in Hong Kong ignores the historical context.

Given the number of Hongkongers who hold a foreign passport, it could spark a mass exodus and create a crisis we can ill afford. Regina Ip’s call for the national law disallowing dual citizenship to apply in Hong Kong ignores the historical context.

22 Jan 2021 - 6:51AM
Stripping BN(O) passport holders of Hong Kong residency could spark chaos

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