Teodoro Reads Chinese Military Attaché’s Note Aloud and Accuses Beijing of “Coercion, Bullying and Aggression” A defence forum in Seoul turned into an unusually public confrontation between the Philippines and China after Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. received and read aloud a note challenging the 2016 international ruling on the South China Sea. Teodoro […]
Moscow has not ruled out a possible trilateral meeting involving the presidents of Russia, the United States and China, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, in comments reported by a state news agency. Russia Says Agenda Must Come First Ryabkov indicated that Moscow is open to considering a meeting between Russian President Vladimir […]
Taiwan has pushed back against a new package of 12 measures introduced by the Chinese mainland aimed at deepening cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, highlighting continued political tensions between Taipei and Beijing. The measures, announced by the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen, include initiatives to expand trade in Taiwanese agricultural and fishery products, improve services for […]
Parliament Preserves Drone Funding as Political Deadlock Ends After 266 Days Taiwan’s opposition controlled parliament has approved the government’s 2026 budget, ending a record 266-day political deadlock over public spending. The budget authorises approximately NT$2.987 trillion, or $93 billion, in total government expenditure. Lawmakers reduced the government’s original proposal by about NT$48 billion. One of […]
Heavy rain has continued to lash Beijing, forcing authorities to close tourist attractions, suspend public transport and evacuate residents from areas at high risk of flooding and geological disasters. More than 300 tourist and camping sites have been closed, while operations at more than 4,100 rural homestays have been suspended. Authorities have also halted around […]
Typhoon Dolphin Disrupts Travel and Triggers Flood Warnings Chinese authorities have evacuated more than one million people from their homes across eastern China, including the financial hub of Shanghai, as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall. The powerful storm brought torrential rain and severe weather conditions, disrupting transportation across the region. Nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled in […]
Washington Cites Forced Labour Concerns for New Import Duties Tariffs Affect Dozens of Countries and Economic Blocs The United States has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners, citing concerns that they have failed to adequately address forced labour within their supply chains. The new import duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, apply to key […]
Trump Announces Probe Into 2020 U.S. Presidential Election China Rejects Allegations of Election Interference U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the immediate declassification and release of intelligence related to the 2020 U.S. presidential election, saying the documents will shed light on alleged foreign efforts to influence the electoral process. President Trump said newly declassified files […]
Beijing and Islamabad Urge U.S. and Iran to Resume Dialogue Foreign Ministers Stress Diplomacy as Only Path to Regional Stability China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire and the urgent resumption of dialogue between the United States and Iran. The […]
A Namibian delegation comprising media professionals and think tank representatives has successfully concluded a week-long exchange programme in Shanghai, China, marking another milestone in the growing partnership between Namibia and China. The Namibia–China Media and Think Tank People’s Exchange Programme, held from 29 June to 3 July 2026, brought together participants from both countries to […]