What does the 20th CCP National Congress mean for Indonesia?
The uncomfortable truth pundits need to realize and live with is that China is seeking influence commensurate with its size.
Geopolitics
Myanmar crisis poses challenge for Asean’s ability to confront future: S’pore foreign minister
Asean has not been able to persuade the Myanmar junta to take meaningful steps towards resolving the crisis, despite forging a “five-point consensus”.
Singapore and China reach 19 deals, boosting ties in green financing, digitalisation
The deliverables reflect the growing depth and breadth of bilateral cooperation.
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.
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.