Japan has no right to meddle in China-Philippines maritime issues: Chinese embassy
BEIJING, June 21, 2024, Reuters. Japan is not a party to the South China Sea…
China’s Li signals demand for New Zealand dairy and meat
WELLINGTON, June 14, 2024, Reuters. There is a growing demand in China for high-quality dairy,…
Vietnam speeding up South China Sea island-building pace, US researchers say
WASHINGTON, Jun 7, 2024, Reuters. Vietnam has been increasing its dredging and landfill work in…
‘United States can be secure only if Asia is’: Defence chief Austin
SINGAPORE, Jun 1, 2024, CNA. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stressed on Saturday (Jun 1)…
Tens of thousands protest against contentious Taiwan parliament reforms
TAIPEI, May 24, 2024, Reuters. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets around…
Putin briefed on tourist exchanges with N. Korea, prep for visit under way
SEOUL, May 19, 2024, Yonhap. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed on tourist exchanges…
Stellantis to rapidly grow exports of Chinese EVs to Europe, other countries
HANGZHOU, May 14, 2024, CNBC. Automaker Stellantis expects to quickly grow sales of China-made electric…
Australia pumps $492B into Asia-Pacific region after pledge to tighten China access
CANBERRA, May 3, 2024, Pacific News Service. Australia will pour almost $500 million (US$328 million)…
Indonesia’s economy is expected to increase by 5 per cent in 2024 and 2025
JAKARTA, Apr 26, 2024, Xinhua. Indonesia’s economy is expected to increase by 5 percent in…
N. Korea test-fires new anti-aircraft missile
BEIJING, Apr 20, 2024, Xinhua. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) conducted a power…
Regional countries must guard against U.S. ploy to destabilize Asia-Pacific
BEIJING, Apr 12, 2024, Xinhua. Though hyped as a forum for fostering “peace and security”…
Sri Lankan economy is projected to contract by 4.3 percent in 2023
COLOMBO, Apr 5, 2024, Xinhua. Sri Lankan economy is projected to contract by 4.3 percent…