Marcos to assert Hague ruling against China’s claim on South China Sea
Rresident-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also said that he would not “allow a single millimeter of our maritime coastal rights to be trampled upon.”
Geopolitics
Beijing says US-backed Asia plan seeks to ‘decouple’ countries from China
Foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said the Indo Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity serves US interests and seeks to exclude other countries.
Reckless NATO expansion makes volatile world more dangerous: Experts
With the trans-Atlantic alliance signaling that it also aims to extend its influence and reach into Asia, countries in the region should be on guard and resist any enlargement of…
China says ‘no intention’ to build Solomons military base
A leaked draft of the security agreement - the final version has not been made public - contained a provision that would allow Chinese naval deployments to the island nation.
China top pick for ‘important partner’ among Asean countries: Survey
The Foreign Ministry’s annual survey showed 48% chose China as an important partner from among the Group of 20 nations, followed by 43% choosing Japan.
China to advance efforts to join CPTPP, DEPA trade deals
A spokesperson said China will also work with members of the Asean to actively build version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area.
Singapore, Japan key partners to protect regional peace: PM Lee and PM Kishida
Japan was Singapore's eighth largest trading partner last year, while they were each other's top Asian investor as at end-2020.
China’s aircraft carrier drills near Japan aimed at around-the-clock attack capability
A Chinese military source said one purpose of the drills was to establish operational skills for carrier-based aircraft, aiming to have the capability for around-the-clock attacks…
PLA exercise near Taiwan meant to serve as warning to island, US
Senior Colonel Shi Yi said the operation was also arranged in response to the US sending "wrong signals" about the Taiwan question.
Chinese, Indonesian foreign ministers hold phone talks
During the conversation, the two sides focused on exchanging views on the Group of Twenty Summit in Bali.