Complex Myanmar crises hang over Asean Summits
Cambodian political observers generally believe that Cambodia, as the rotating chair of Asean this year, has achieved some fruitful results.
Geopolitics
Any US-China war over Taiwan would be about maritime control over Asia: Wang Gungwu
The US is a global superpower at sea, and would consider it “unacceptable” if China challenges it in that domain, Professor Wang said.
Asean populace has not learned to fully trust China: Survey
Beijing’s response to some of the region’s most pressing issues, such as the South China Sea, have been cited as the primary reason for anxiety.
South-east Asia benefits from US-China trade rivalry but not taking advantage of situation: Expert
Former Indonesian foreign minister Marty Natalegawa said South-east Asia is in itself an attractive destination “because of our inherent potential” for investors.
Talks focus on improving Sino-US ties
The ties between the world's two largest economies saw tension soaring this year after visits to Taiwan by US lawmakers and moves by the US that targeted China in various areas.
Political, business leaders exchange views on enhancing Japan-US relations
Many of the fourth and later generations of Japanese Americans do not speak Japanese and do not have Japanese acquaintances.
China can do more for global governance: Pakistani expert
Institute of Policy Studies Chairman Khalid Rahman said China will contribute to an alternative paradigm of global governance.
J-Alert warning system to be installed at Diet in response to North Korean missile launches
The J-Alert system, which alerts the public to an emergency such as a missile launch or an earthquake, began operating in Feb 2007.
Vietnamese, Chinese Party leaders stress peace at sea, resumption of flights in talks
The two sides also agreed that in the current context of crises and instability, the stable development and achievements achieved are of great significance to the two countries…
Vietnam, China sign 13 cooperation documents in Party leader’s visit
The customs bodies of Vietnam and China, meanwhile, sealed a pact on building priority areas for collaboration.