PLA has sufficient capability to thwart any attempt of deploying sea mines to obstruct the PLA's operations, and Taiwan's tactics of laying mines in the Taiwan Straits to buy time for US ... ( read original story ...)
China vs. Taiwan: Is a War in the Taiwan Strait Possible?
The probability of war, or something like it, is growing in the Taiwan Strait. The effects of such conflict would not remain geographically or functionally confined. Convinced of its power and its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan warns China to ‘back off’
Taiwan advised China on Tuesday to "back off," accusing the nation of threatening peace after a Beijing official rejected an observance of a marine median line. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says China Raising Pressure to Gain Control Across Strait
China has intensified its pressure on Taiwan, opening up new fronts in its campaign to bring the island under its control, according to Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council. ( read original story ...)
Brunei-China joint petrochemical venture to expand into second phase
Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd, a petrochemical joint venture between Brunei and China, is expanding into the second phase construction of its oil refinery and petrochemical project at Pulau Muara Besar ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan supports G4’s bid for UNSC reforms, seat at high table
Bhutan's Prime minister Lotay Tshering has supported G4 countries' bid for United Nations security council reforms and a seat at the high table. G4 grouping, that has been calling for UNSC reforms ... ( read original story ...)
Timor Leste: Coming of Age
Sarah Mac Donald went to East Timor to report on a country on the verge of independence. While she was there, she became godmother to a local boy, but with rising violence, she left abruptly. 20yrs ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s Islamic finance sector achieves ‘positive’ results in 2019: Bait Al-Mashura Finance
Despite the economic slowdown witnessed in 2019, the Islamic finance sector in Qatar achieved “positive" results last year, Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations has said in a report. ( read original story ...)
To attract experiential tourists, Qatar developing tourism assets in rural areas: Al Baker
The tourism sector in the State of Qatar has witnessed tremendous growth over a relatively short period time, transforming the country into one of the most important emerging tourism destinations in ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia opposition leader detained on vote-buying allegations
Armenian opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan, one of the country's richest businessmen, was put in custody on Friday for two months ahead of a trial on charges of vote-buying in 2017 parliamentary ... ( read original story ...)