UK overtakes US as top choice for Chinese students: survey
The report says it's thanks to the UK's shorter academic programs and relatively stable political environment.
Geopolitics
US President Trump signs proclamation banning travel from 12 countries, including Myanmar
The countries affected aside from Myanmar are Afghanistan, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
Chinese FM Wang Yi calls for healthy Sino-US ties; meets new US ambassador to China
China-US relations stand at a "critical and pivotal juncture", Wang said, expressing the hope that Mr. Perdue, the 13th US ambassador to China, would "play an active role" in…
200,000 Afghans left Pakistan since deportations renewed in April
Iran has also stepped up on expulsions of Afghans.
India slams ADB’s $800 million financing package for Pakistan
India voices serious concerns about 'potential misuse' of development funds for military expenditure and raising questions about Pakistan’s commitment to economic reforms.
Philippine President Marcos, Singapore PM Wong vow deeper bilateral ties
In a joint statement in the Philippine state palace of Malacañang, President Marcos and PM Wong extolled their nations’ vibrant, enduring and dynamic relations as founding…
24% US tariff looms over Malaysia
Exporters are expressing concerns that more than half of them will be negatively affected if the country fails to secure a deal.
Pakistan’s high-level delegation reaches Washington after wrapping up New York visit
Pakistan had launched a broad-based engagement campaign in the United States to present its perspective on the recent spike in tensions with India, and counter New Delhi’s…
Continuity or reset? Japan, China seek clues to South Korea President Lee Jae-myung’s foreign policy
Perceptions are that South Korean diplomacy oscillates wildly, depending on the ruling party of the day. Liberals are judged to be hostile towards Japan and friendly towards China…
Thailand calls for bilateral talks on border issue, as Cambodia prepares ICJ case
Now that Thailand had urged bilateral mechanism, public sentiment in Cambodia has pushed the government to pursue a judicial resolution through ICJ for expedited closure.