China urges US to revoke arms sales plan to Taiwan
It was previously reported that the US State Department approved a sale of military technical support worth up to $108 million.
Geopolitics
Indonesia says ‘many’ nations condemned Russia finance ministers meeting
Jakarta replaced a joint communique with a 14-paragraph chair's statement that did not fall under the forum's banner and included two sections on members' differences.
Japanese, South Korean foreign ministers agree to solve issue of requisitioned workers
The in-person meeting between the foreign ministers was held for the first time since South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol took office in May.
Crucial for S’pore to have a voice at global forums like G-20: DPM Lawrence Wong
He also cited rising geopolitical tensions and the erosion of the rules-based multilateral system that has served countries well for so many decades.
Bolster maritime ties in the Indo-Pacific
The Philippines is at a crossroads in its foreign policy, and the Filipinos expect nothing less from Mr. Marcos and his administration.
Canada says Russian presence at G-20 meeting was ‘absurd’
The Finance Minister reasoned that Russia is “directly and solely” responsible for the invasion of Ukraine and its economic consequences.
South Korean foreign minister to hold first bilateral talk with Japan this week
The planned meeting of the foreign ministers in Japan would be the first in over four years.
New S. Korean envoy voices eagerness to improve ties with Japan
Ambassador to Japan Yun Duk-min said Japan and South Korea are the most important partners sharing strategic benefits.
EU, ASEAN to hold first full summit amid security fears
The move follows a US 'pivot' to Asia launched by the Obama presidency, amid increased attention on a region rich in natural resources.
US warship challenges Beijing’s claims in Spratlys
The incident happened three days after China’s military said it expelled the same warship somewhere near the Paracel Islands.