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.
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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.
US plans to deploy B-52 bombers to Australia’s north, ABC reports
An expert said Washington putting B-52s in Australia, which could reach and potentially attack mainland China, will be a warning to Beijing.
Hundreds of warplanes take part in major US-South Korea military air drills
The latest drills involve about 140 South Korean Air Force airplanes, including F-35A fighters, and about 100 US jets.
Indonesia’s purchase of US fighter jets remains in negotiation
The Pentagon had announced in February that the US State Department has approved the potential sale of up to 36 F-15ID fighter jets and related equipment.
Unclear if Biden will meet Xi in Bali: White House
Even with tensions between the two countries increasing, White House officials have talked about efforts to realize a leaders' meeting.
US trade envoy lauds Indonesia’s leadership of G-20
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai added that the US also backed Indonesia's leadership of Asean next year.
New military leadership appointments show China is bracing itself for conflict
President Xi Jinping bent the unwritten “seven up, eight down” rule for General Zhang Youxia, 72, a veteran of the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese War.
US tech curbs on China will affect S’pore’s semiconductor sector: MTI
Singapore supplies 11 per cent of the world’s semiconductors and 20 percent of chip-making equipment.