Australia and Papua New Guinea aim to ink defence treaty by June
Australian PM Anthony Albanese said the economic and security interests of the Pacific neighbours were "indivisible", hours after being the first foreign leader to address Papua…
Kishida, Macron affirm cooperation for G7 summit
The leaders also reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and agreed to work together in reforming the UN Security Council.
At least another year before Europe reaps significant benefits from returning Chinese tourists
Although the return of Chinese tourists is seen as an economic boon, there is a growing realisation that opening China’s borders will not significantly benefit European…
Ukraine – the lull before a new storm
Expect a sharp escalation in fighting in the next few months as both Russia and the West switch strategies.
Chinese, Czech presidents hold virtual meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping also said that China attaches importance to the development of bilateral relations, regards the Czech Republic as an important strategic partner.
Washington to carry on working with Dhaka: Biden
Biden said his country acknowledges their enduring partnership with Dhaka and termed Bangladesh's economic growth as a "remarkable story"
Indonesia condemns Israeli minister visit to Al-Aqsa
The Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest place in Islam, and has been a flashpoint holy site in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
BRI keeps nations on the move
The LRMT is the latest major achievement of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative in Nigeria, and for Africa as a whole, over the past year.
Opportunity seen for repairing ties, trust between US and China
Scholars said the top priority this year for the world's two largest economies is to manage well risks brought by sensitive issues such as the Taiwan question.
Xi Jinping’s return to the world stage won’t be smooth sailing
China’s post-Covid-19 charm offensive success is likely to be patchy given Beijing’s support for Russia and pursuit of territorial claims, the author writes.