Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises ‘awkward questions’ for China: S’pore PM Lee
PM Lee said the invasion " violates the principles which the Chinese hold very dearly: territorial integrity and sovereignty, and non-interference."
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China-EU leaders’ meeting to be held via video link
Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on April 1, 2020.
Aggressive acts by Chinese fishing boats continue in South China Sea
There is widespread belief in the Philippines that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could further increase China’s activities in the region.
Australia imposes sanctions targeting North Korea’s ICBM launch
Canberra also condemned the launch as a serious escalation of the North’s “destabilizing behavior".
Satellite imagery shows ‘visible’ signs of North Korea reactivating nuclear test site
Commercial satellite images have shown “signs of increasing activities” since last December.
Korea’s Yoon calls for ‘urgent’ efforts to restore ties with Japan
Strained ties between the neighbors have raised concerns in Washington, as it seeks to bolster cooperation in the region.
US increases presence in South China Sea
A report said there were around 1,200 sorties of maritime patrol and recon aircraft conducting intelligence gathering in the area last year.
N.K’s ICBM launch crystallizes conflict among US, China, Russia
The UN Security Council urgently held an open meeting on North Korea for the first time since 2017 on Friday, March 25, at the request of the US, Albania, France, Ireland, Norway…
Kishida strives for Group of Seven unity on N. Korea, Russia
Uncertainty, however, remains over the extent to which countries will align over China, which will be essential to the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia.
China refutes Taiwan official’s independence-seeking remarks
The spokesperson also said Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party distorted the special state of political confrontation.