Will US let Taiwan buy F-35 jets with ‘protection fees’ demanded by Trump?
Taiwan is exploring the possibility of acquiring F-35 fighter jets and other advanced US weaponry, but pundits doubt…
Lee Hsien Loong on ‘Singapore’s calculations’ in foreign policy and US fears over Taiwan conflict
Singapore’s former prime minister Lee Hsien Loong has played down fears of a conflict over Taiwan, pointing out…
Ukraine Allies to Push China on Russia-North Korea Ties at G-20
Ukraine’s allies will look to pressure China over North Korea’s growing support for Russia’s war during a Group…
Why Donald Trump’s win could mean a defence budget nightmare for Taiwan
US president-elect Donald Trump made Taiwan a focal point of his 2024 campaign, advocating increased defence spending by…
China’s stimulus needs more than ‘patchwork policies’ after new debt-relief plan
China needs more effective incremental stimulus to invigorate its economy, economists said, as the newly announced 6 trillion…
France’s nuclear-powered carrier heads to Japan, in ‘message’ to China, allies
France is reportedly preparing to send its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, on an extended mission…
Trump’s return gives China chance at climate leadership, but Beijing resists pressure to do more
Trump’s return gives China chance at climate leadership, but Beijing resists pressure to do more China accounts for…
Opinion | China fires first shot to shore up economy against any surprises
Global markets quickly shifted focus from the US presidential election to the keenly anticipated news two days later…
China Condemns Estonia Lawmakers’ Taiwan Visit as ‘Wrong Signal’
China condemned a visit by Estonian lawmakers to Taiwan last week as a violation of the country’s claim…
Trump’s win stokes fears in Taiwan about chips and defence
“I am confident that the long-standing Taiwan-US partnership, based on shared values and interests, will continue to serve…
Opinion | North Korea’s support for Russia won’t be a game changer in Ukraine
It won’t be long before the world finds out if Ukrainian officials were right in saying on Monday…
Shenzhen to invest US$1.7 billion in economy for flying cars, drones by 2026
China’s southern tech hub of Shenzhen has pledged to invest 12 billion yuan (US$1.7 billion) in infrastructure for…