Trump would like to meet with Kim Jong Un this autumn — WSJ
US President Donald Trump is demanding that his aides arrange a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this autumn, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing sources. –…
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea from August 19-20
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea from August 19 to 20, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, marking his first official trip to the country in…
Taiwan’s president says record defence spending an investment in peace
Taiwan is determined to strengthen its defences and plans record defence spending next year, President Lai Ching-te said on Monday, describing his government’s military budget proposal as an investment in…
Beijing issues ecological report to solidify South China Sea claims amid US row
China has published ecological assessment reports on nine disputed South China Sea features, amid an escalating row with Washington over Beijing’s establishment of a “national nature reserve” in the contested…
Philippine defence chief rejects China criticism, calls response a ‘squid tactic’
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro rejected on Saturday China’s accusation that he has “consistently attacked and smeared” Beijing, branding the remarks as a “classic squid tactic” aimed at avoiding the…
Japan’s Defence Transformation Is About More Than China
Japan is entering one of the most consequential phases of its postwar security transformation. What is emerging under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is not simply a larger military or a…
Putin says Russia, North Korea coordinating on regional security, KCNA reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that Moscow and Pyongyang were cooperating across all areas and coordinating efforts to ensure regional security and stability, North…
India Between Washington and Beijing
India is entering one of the most consequential phases of its foreign policy in recent years. What appears on the surface to be a dispute over a trade agreement with…
Putin visits disputed island near Japan, drawing Tokyo’s ire
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island close to Japan on Thursday prompting a strong condemnation from Tokyo, which said his actions had made any improvement of relations between…
India says border peace critical to ties with China amid reports of military tensions
India’s foreign ministry said peace along its disputed border with China is critical to ties between the Asian neighbours, amid reports of renewed military tensions between the two countries’ troops…