North Korea fires 2 more ballistic missiles, in 7th launch in 15 days
The launches came after North Korea publicly justified its flurry of missile test launches as a “planned self-defensive” action against US military threats.
Geopolitics
Indonesia rejects UN motion to scrutinize China’s human rights record
Indonesia was among 19 nations that rejected a motion against China at the UN to hold a debate on alleged rights abuses against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang.
Australia and China – tiptoeing towards better ties
In recent years, Australia has been increasingly concerned about China's efforts to build ties across the Pacific.
Vietnam underlines respect for territorial integrity in response to Russia’s annexations in Ukraine
A foreign ministry spokesperson also called on relevant parties to resume dialogue and resolve issues by peaceful means on the basis of respecting basic principles of…
Australia and Solomon Islands discuss ‘mutual security’
The relationship between Australia and Solomon Islands has been strained in recent months.
China Pakistan Economic Corridor symbolizes Chinese vision of world prosperity: Pakistan president
He also said as the Silk Route brought East and West closer through trade, the CPEC will also promote the worldwide linkages.
China envoy to UN calls for restraint on Korean Peninsula
The ambassador also said that dialogue and consultation are the only viable way to resolve the peninsula issue.
UN Security Council fails to reach consensus on North Korea provocations with China, Russia backing North Korea
China and Russia said that Pyongyang was reacting to joint military exercises the US led with South Korea and Japan in the region.
China’s cognitive warfare aims to influence views in Taiwan
Beijing is believed to be imitating the Kremlin’s example ahead of Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, by launching an information war on social media.
What is behind North Korea’s sudden burst of ballistic missile launches?
The latest missile launches have come as an apparent tit-for-tat action against the redeployment of a US aircraft carrier near the Korean Peninsula.