General Romeo Brawner Jr. said the deployment of the Typhon missile system is part of efforts to boost the Philippines’ defenses.
China’s state media reveals ‘patriots rule’ for Taiwan reunification, economic incentives
Xinhua article floats tariff-free status for all island products and protections for private property, religious beliefs and legal rights.
How hard will Trump’s ‘tremendous’ Russian oil sanctions hurt Moscow? China and India may decide
The impact of President Donald Trump’s attempt to financially choke Moscow’s war machine by imposing sanctions on Russian oil firms was instant; not on the battlefield in Ukraine, but in the offices …
China pitches itself as alternative to US protectionism after signing expanded ASEAN free trade pact
Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed an expanded free trade agreement as both sides face increased protectionism from the United States …
Bangladesh’s Quiet Pivot to China
Dhaka’s drift toward Beijing isn’t inevitable. Strategic steadiness, not coercion, is the best way to keep Washington in the game.
Malaysia’s Anwar calls for dialogue over coercion at East Asia summit
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday urged Asia-Pacific leaders to choose dialogue over coercion and cooperation over confrontation, as he opened the East Asia summit at a time of sharpening rivalry between the United States and China.
US and China have reached a framework agreement on trade ahead of Trump-Xi meeting. Here’s what we know
US and Chinese officials have reached a framework agreement, averting a potentially ruinous 157% tariff on Chinese goods while paving the way for a potential trade deal to be discussed between …
Azerbaijan, China discuss cooperation on green energy production [PHOTOS]
Discussions have been held between Azerbaijan and China on the production and export of wind – both onshore and offshore – as well as solar energy.
Oil slips on scepticism over US-China trade deal impact, Iraq exports rise
Oil prices edged lower on Monday, falling over 1% earlier in the session as they were pressured by scepticism that a U.S. and Chinese trade deal framework would immediately boost oil demand and after …
Trump courts Japan’s emperor and new PM before high-stakes Xi summit this week
President Trump arrives in Tokyo for historic meetings with Japan’s first female prime minister and Emperor Naruhito before high-stakes China summit this week.