The mess Pelosi left for Asia
Taiwan’s space to manoeuvre diplomatically has shrunk rather than expanded, while the rest of Asia, including Japan and India, must now pick up the pieces.
Geopolitics
Is South-east Asia the primary laboratory for PLA?
It ought to give South-east Asian nations, not to mention countries such as India and Australia, pause for thought at the very least.
Colonizers force colonies to pay dearly for independence
The writer says former colonizers must not only annul the debts but also pay back what they have taken from their former colonized countries.
Philippines’ Marcos Jr to begin visit to Indonesia, Singapore on Sept 4
He is scheduled to meet with local businesses to promote trade and investment under his presidency, on top of holding meetings with the Filipino community in Indonesia.
Lessons from Ukraine and Taiwan: Be vigilant against nuclear threat from China
According to a report last year, the number of nuclear warheads held by China is expected to increase from 350 in 2021 to 1,000 in 2030.
US says working on in-person Biden-Xi talks despite Taiwan tension
Both Biden and Xi are reportedly expected to attend a G-20 summit in November, making it one possible venue for them to hold a face-to-face meeting on the sidelines.
G-20 ministers at odds at Bali climate action meeting
Indonesia;s Environment and Forestry Minister said the meeting chair would be issuing a summary of discussions instead of a joint communiqué as a result of the differing views.
US urged not to shirk responsibility for escalating cross-Straits tension
A Foreign Ministry spokesman also urged the US to abide by the one-China principle and stipulations of the three China-US joint communiques.c
Indian court ruling risks legal challenge to Singapore’s definition of marriage
The Indian court ruled family benefits be extended to blended families, same-sex couples and other households, while Singapore courts have traditionally avoided such an approach.
Taiwan sees record 446 air incursions by China in August
Beijing staged unprecedented military drills in August to protest visits to Taipei by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other politicians.