Xi-Biden talk seen as chance to put ties back on track
The meeting will be the first one-on-one meeting of Xi and Biden via video link since the US president took office in January
Geopolitics
Japan, U.S. set to open talks on steel, aluminum tariffs
The talks are aimed at addressing “global steel and aluminum excess capacity,” restoring market-oriented conditions and preserving critical industries
Biden, Xi set to address Apec leaders amid heightened tensions
China set the tone with Mr Xi warning that the region must not return to the tensions of the Cold War era
Japan-U.S. ‘2-plus-2’ security talks to be postponed until next year
Both sides determined that more time was needed to prepare for the meeting, which was originally slated to take place this year
Indonesia, Australia resume patrols after fishing row mix-up
Reports of the incident stirred fresh debate between the neighbors earlier this week
China’s PLA deploys new type of all-terrain vehicle on border with India
The delivery of the vehicle comes at a time when China and India failed to reach an agreement during recent talks.
US, China sparring over Taiwan heats up anew
Washington and Beijing have launched new campaigns for global support for their respective positions.
UN chief appoints Noeleen Heyzer as new Myanmar envoy
Dr Heyzer, a former senior UN diplomat, will replace Ms Christine Schraner Burgener, who finishes up this weekend after more than three years in the role.
Biden to join Asean summit, renewing US’ involvement since Trump skipped after 2017
This will be the first time in four years that Washington will engage at the top level with the regional alliance in a move being seen as key to its strategy of pushing back…
Jokowi calls for implementation of Asean travel corridor
Regional leaders agreed on the scheme last year and are set to discuss the implementation at a three-day summit that begins today (Oct 26).