‘We might be seen as spies’: US-China academic tie-ups slow amid mutual suspicion
Once quite commonplace, such academic exchanges have become rare.
Geopolitics
Prime Minister calls for greater Vietnam-UAE economic cooperation
This is particularly in the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations.
US Navy releases video of Chinese warship’s ‘unsafe interaction’ near Taiwan
China has not commented directly on the US criticism of the encounter, and its foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Xi extends sympathy to Indian leaders over train crash
The accident happened on June 2, when the Coromandel Express, travelling from Shalimar toward Chennai, derailed.
US, China join naval drills in Indonesia despite tension
Officials said there would be 17 foreign vessels involved in the drills, which will focus on non-military operations with key allies.
South Korea, Japan agree to bury hatchet on radar dispute, boost data sharing
With increasing missile and nuclear threats from North Korea, South Korea and Japan have chosen to put the past behind them and strengthen their security cooperation with a…
Rohingyas should not be forced to return: UN
Currently, more than a million Rohingya live in Bangladesh.
India and US announce road map to strengthen defence industrial partnership
The meeting comes amid China’s aggressive posturing in the Indo-Pacific region, an issue featured at the recent Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Hong Kong commissioner’s office deplores US, Canada consulates’ meddling
A spokesperson for the office said they used the rhetoric of human rights “as a tool to echo some anti-China forces” in Hong Kong, and attempt to stir up problems.
Resolved to take bilateral ties ‘to new heights’, says Bilawal
The “understanding” between the two countries was reached during a meeting between Bilawal and his Iraqi counterpart, Dr Fuad Hussein.