S. Korea’s envoy summoned in China in tit-for-tat move
The tit-for-tat move came after Beijing's envoy to South Korea was summoned last week over comments relating to Seoul's relationship with Washington.
Geopolitics
Chinese naval ship heads for PH in ‘friendly’ tour
The giant training vessel, Qi Jiguang, left Brunei on Thursday for the Philippines as part a of a 40-day trip, which included stops in Vietnam and Thailand before Brunei.
Seoul baffled by opposition leader jabbing Yoon with China envoy
Opposition leader Rep. Lee Jae-myung has been criticised for backing Chinese ambassador Xing Haiming’s criticism of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s foreign policy last…
Jokowi gets rock star welcome in Malaysia
Many gathered early morning at the famous Pasar Chow Kit market hoping to shake the Indonesian president’s hand and take his picture.
Cambodian PM asks Vietnam to nab, extradite ‘criminal’
The request came as Hun Sen said he had received concrete information that the individual was trying to enter Vietnam using a French passport.
Europe seeks neutral role in China-US rift
Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said the latest opinion polls showed that China and the EU are partners instead of competitors.
Indonesia, Malaysia to fight against EU palm oil ‘discrimination’
Palm oil is a controversial commodity, blamed by environmentalists for fuelling the destruction of rainforests in Malaysia and Indonesia, which together produce 85 per cent of…
Russia ratifies agreement on natural gas supply with China
As soon as the project reaches its full capacity, the amount of Russian pipeline gas supplies to China will grow by 10 billion cubic meters, totalling 48 billion cubic meters per…
‘One country, two systems’ a must for Greater Bay Area cultural growth
With an open mind, people there have developed a pattern of practice and lifestyle that embrace innovation, Professor Jiang Shuzhuo said.
Marcos meets new Singapore ambassador
He said economic ties between the two countries are “robust,” noting that Singapore remains as one of the most important investment partners.