Philippines and China again clash in disputed waters
Aug. 26 (UPI) -- The Philippines and China have again clashed in the South China Sea, with Manila and Beijing trading accusations of responsibility for…
China EV Maker’s Tepid Reply to EU Proves Costly in Tariff Spat
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessSAIC Motor Corp.’s harsh treatment by European Union negotiators is becoming a cautionary tale of Chinese companies being ill-equipped to operate in…
Philippines, China accuse each other of ship ramming in South China Sea | Politics News
Beijing claims Philippine vessel ‘deliberately’ collided with its ship, but Manila slams claims as ‘unfounded’.China’s coastguard says it has rescued Filipino “personnel” who fell overboard…
Philippines demands China halt ‘dangerous actions’ in South China Sea | South China Sea News
The Philippines accuses China of firing flares at one of its aircraft as it patrolled over the contested waterway.The Philippines has demanded that China “cease…
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan’s China trip could lead to Biden-Xi meeting
1 of 4 | National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will meet with senior officials in China during a trip there next week. File Photo by…
Indonesia-Australia’s New Defense Agreement and Its South China Sea Implications
On August 20, 2024, Indonesia and Australia reached a significant milestone in their bilateral defense collaboration. Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s Minister of Defense and President-Elect, met…
Top Biden adviser Jake Sullivan to visit China next week | Politics News
National security adviser to be in Beijing from Tuesday to Thursday, seeking to improve ties between the US and China.The White House has announced that…
A turn to competitiveness: What do the European Elections mean for Europe’s China strategy?
With the European Parliament elections resulting in a marked shift to the right and a right-wing majority within the heads of states of the European…
Modi 3.0 and India’s Trajectory in the QUAD
Following the general election in 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was elected to an unprecedented third term in power, so securing his place as one…
Pacific Islands leaders to meet as region faces ‘polycrisis’ of threats | Politics News
The last time UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a summit with the leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum, he made international news as he stood…
China’s New Policy on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): A Step Towards Greener Future
As the world grapples with the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, the aviation industry has come under increasing scrutiny due to its significant contribution…
China says it would defend itself against EU tariffs on EVs
The Chinese government said on Wednesday that it would take "all necessary measures" to defend itself against European Union tariffs against its electric vehicle industry…
Negotiations are “A Many Splendored Thing”
In a recent article in Modern Diplomacy I summarised the ten- year negotiations of a Geographical Indications (GIs) Agreement between the EU and China, which…
China Tech Stocks Drive Asia Lower as Rally Pauses: Markets Wrap
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessStocks in Asia snapped a three-day winning streak, mirroring a halt in Wall Street’s rally as investors’ risk appetite cooled ahead of…
Indonesia Plays a Pivotal Role in ASEAN in Responding to the US-China Rivalry
Southeast Asia holds a strategic geographical position in global politics, a fact underscored by its long history of international political contestation. From the era of…
EU lists lower tariff on China-made Teslas as it revises duties | Trade War News
EU changes its punitive duties on imports of Chinese-made EVs, including those made in joint ventures with EU firms.The European Union has slashed its planned…
Oil prices dip near year low on hopes of Israel-Hamas war ceasefire
Ceasefire hopes have risen following Israel's recent acceptance of a US bridging proposal. Hamas, however, has yet to do the same. ADVERTISEMENTOil prices dropped close…
China’s Global Security Initiative: Evolving trends
The Global Security Initiative (GSI) is one of the four major initiatives, that includes the Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Development Initiative, and the…