US says Beijing’s South China Sea ‘provocations’ risk major incident
The comments came ahead of an anticipated call between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
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RI, China eye cooperation in energy, chemicals, tech industry
Both sides also explored the possibility of increasing investment in the downstream petrochemical industry and technology.
Jokowi, Kishida talk security, trade and investment
The two leaders’ next meeting is expected to be at the G-20 Summit in Bali later this year.
Chinese temples urged to check memorial tablets after names of war criminals discovered
The temple failed to notice the names belonged to war criminals when a monk believed a woman who claimed that the names belonged to her friends.
Indonesia, China pledge deeper ties after rare Beijing summit
The last time China hosted foreign leaders was at the start of the Winter Olympics in February.
Chinese military says will not sit back if Pelosi visits Taiwan
A Ministry of Defense spokesperson said the Chinese side has repeatedly made clear to the United States its firm opposition to Pelosi's potential visit to Taiwan.
China highway plan includes road links to Taiwan by 2035
Taiwan has not agreed to the development of road links, which it believes would be security risks.
Unmanned Chinese military aircraft spotted over Okinawa
It was the first time a Chinese drone flew in the airspace without being escorted by a manned aircraft, the defense ministry said.
US and Taliban make progress on Afghan reserves, but big gaps remain
Freeing up cash may not solve all of Afghanistan's financial troubles, but it would provide relief for a country hit by a slump in foreign aid and persistent drought.
Russia must honor agreement it made and allow grain to reach the world
The attack on the port of Odessa undermines mediation efforts and raises grave questions about whether Russia is willing to seriously implement the agreement.