Fuel prices soar across Asia as global energy crunch deepens
Asian buyers are paying top dollar for a variety of fuels as they seek alternatives to increasingly pricey natural gas.
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Social media users smile at foreign officials skipping Taiwan quarantine
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot and a group of French senators are among recent visitors.
Biden, China’s Xi expected to meet virtually by year’s end
The agreement was disclosed after White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan and senior Chinese foreign policy adviser Yang Jiechi met for six hours in Zurich.
Asean ministers weigh not inviting Myanmar junta boss to summit, says envoy
Envoy Erywan Yusof said Myanmar's junta had not made progress on an Asean peace roadmap.
Taiwan president warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences if it falls to China
In a piece for Foreign Affairs published on Tuesday she said Taiwan will do whatever it takes to defend itself.
Kishida to follow predecessors to counter China’s hegemonic moves
He also expressed skepticism regarding China’s application to join the CPTPP.
US trade chief seeks ‘frank’ talks with China
Issues including implementation of the phase-one economic and trade agreement, and industrial policies.
Taiwan launches new streaming platform on Youtube in soft power push
The new streaming service will offer a variety of programs for the public.
China flies record 56 warplanes toward Taiwan
The first sortie of 52 planes included 34 J-16 fighter jets and 12 H-6 bombers, among other aircraft, Taiwan said.
North and South Korea restore hotlines after 55 days
Pyongyang urged Seoul to fulfill its "tasks" but did not specify what they were.