After Maldives, Pompeo heads to Jakarta … nations to protect “their maritime rights” and the ability to conduct business, ensuring “that their sovereignty is protected against” threats from …
Macau comeback slow, but a ‘cleaner’ market says expert
But the investor and player appeal of Macau will remain, thanks to its access to a huge consumer market in mainland China – and other parts of Asia once pandemic-related travel restrictions ease – and …
China Threatens Trump Administration Over Hong Kong Asylum-Seekers
Four dissidents were turned away from the U.S. consulate in Hong Kong because Trump is afraid of confrontation with Beijing a week before the election, Chinese state media claims.
US plays down China sanctions over Taiwan arms
A US official on Wednesday played down China’s threats to punish US companies for selling arms to Taiwan, saying that Beijing, not Washington, was jeopardizing regional stability.
Bilahari Kausikan dismisses claims he is an ‘agent’, after hinting Asean should expel Cambodia, Laos over Chinese influence
The former Singapore diplomat’s remarks follow claims the countries have sided with Beijing on issues including the South China Sea and the Mekong River.
Pompeo says China has brought lawlessness to Sri Lanka and the Maldives
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the Chinese Communist Party had brought lawlessness to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, as the top U.S. diplomat kept up tough criticism of China …
Don’t ‘Bully’ Sri Lanka: China’s Strong Message to US as Pompeo Arrives on 2-day Visit to Island Nation
After completing the 2+2 ministerial dialogue with India, Pompeo arrived in Colombo on Wednesday on a sensitive visit seeking to draw the strategic island away from Beijing.
China building second Sri Lanka port
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — China is building a second seaport on this strategic Indian Ocean island as part of the Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing’s global expansion strategy. The first Chinese-built …
Qian Xuesen: The man the US deported – who then helped China into space
A Chinese rocket scientist helped two superpowers reach the moon, but his story is remembered in only one of them.
Xi Is Out to Prove That This Is China’s Moment
As the Chinese leadership discusses a five-year plan in Beijing this week, it could underestimate the United States.