Hong Kong lashes out at US government’s report on National Security Law
In a statement, the HKSAR govt said it strongly opposed the report released by the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Tougher U.S. stance on Taiwan urged by Congressional advisory body
Urgent measures are needed to strengthen the credibility of U.S. military deterrence of any potential Chinese aggression against Taiwan, the advisory body said
China to deepen relations with Israel
President Xi Jinping proposed cooperation in areas such as science, technology, agriculture and healthcare, culture, education, tourism and sports
Australia to protect critical technologies, in challenge to China
The top nine technologies on a list of 63 include quantum technologies that apply quantum physics to access, transmit and process vast quantities of information
US eyes January rollout of projects to counter China’s BRI
Washington plans to invest in five to 10 large infrastructure projects around the world in January as part of a broader Group of Seven (G7) initiative
Island nations fight for survival, seek liability claims against big polluters
Island nations are looking at creative ways, such as liability claims and carbon markets, at United Nations climate talks to generate the cash needed
UAE to invest massive $32.7b in Indonesia
Investments were among the bevy of gifts showered on President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as he visited the United Arab Emirates
Australia announces $126m support for Asean, seeks upgrade in ties
The sum will support cooperation with Asean on security, climate and health efforts, as Canberra pushes for ties with the region.
Wang Yi to visit Qatar, meet with Taliban delegation
The meeting in Doha between China and the Afghan Taliban is a continuation of their Tianjin meeting in July.
PM Modi to visit Italy, UK for G-20 Summit & COP-26 from Oct 29
India is scheduled to host the G-20 Summit in 2023 for the first tim.