US, Japan overhaul security alliance amid China’s strategic challenge
Japan and its security ally, the US, singled out China as “the greatest strategic challenge in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond” on July 28, as they unveiled their “most…
Southeast Asia expresses concern over ‘arms race’ in region
Self-restraint, adherence to international law and dialogue-led resolutions using ASEAN mechanisms must be exercised to prevent an open conflict, ASEAN ministers reiterated in a…
PM Anwar, Russian FM Lavrov discuss Malaysia’s BRICS membership application
PM Anwar said their conversation extended to pressing global issues, including the ongoing situation in Palestine.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Chinh receives US Secretary of State Blinken
Secretary Blinken affirmed the US's commitment to further deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam.
France air force mission makes first-ever stop in Philippines
The stop is seen as a display of global reach and airpower amid a spat between Manila and Beijing in nearby disputed waters.
Italian PM Meloni to make official visit to China
A sound and stable China-Italy relationship is in the interests of both countries and peoples, and will contribute to intercivilizational exchanges and mutual learning, Foreign…
China concerned over EU’s planned biodiesel anti-dumping duties
The EU's imposition of taxes will only increase product costs, undermine the interests of EU industries and consumers, and hinder the EU's green transition efforts as well as…
$17b too low? South Korea’s Czech nuclear bid faces profitability questions
The South Korean government recently celebrated a significant milestone: The state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power was chosen as the preferred bidder for a nuclear power project…
Japan, UK, Italy defence ministers confirm 2035 deployment of new fighters
Defence Minister Minoru Kihara said the ministers agreed to make preparations “by the end of this year” to establish an international entity named the GCAP International…
China committed to political settlement of Ukraine crisis
China is always firmly committed to a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, which has entered its third year and still risks escalation and spillover, Foreign Minister Wang…