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China
Harris or Trump – what do the US presidential candidates offer Africa?
Regardless of who wins the coming US presidential election, it is unlikely to change much for African countries, experts say.
20 Oct 2024 - 8:47AM
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US-backed Israeli violence reshapes old Gulf enmities
19 Oct 2024 - 6:07PM
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Canada’s pro-Khalistan Sikh activists cheer diplomatic rift with India
19 Oct 2024 - 12:24PM
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Politics
‘Changing sides’? Concern in Japan as Malaysia, Thailand seek to join Brics
Analysts predict Tokyo will seek to boost engagement with Southeast Asia amid concerns about a shift away from balanced diplomacy.
16 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM
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South African delegates at a Brics event in Johannesburg. Malaysia and Thailand’s requests to join could be accepted before the end of the year. Photo: Reuters
Southeast Asia
‘It’s the Chinese helping us’: Asia’s youngest nation defends its China ties
In an interview, East Timor’s president questions why the West wants his country to ‘do the opposite’ of the ‘whole international community’.
15 Oct 2024 - 2:35PM
Global Economy
China eyes route for C919 into Southeast Asia, with landlocked Laos on the radar
China said it appreciated Laos’ interest in and intention to cooperate on Chinese commercial aircraft without naming the C919 or ARJ21.
15 Oct 2024 - 1:51PM
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Southeast Asia
‘I don’t see that’: Philippines doubts Beijing’s South China Sea sincerity
Manila’s defence minister voiced scepticism on Monday about China’s intention to negotiate a South China Sea code of conduct.
14 Oct 2024 - 2:31PM
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Southeast Asia
Asean urges accord on South China Sea code, end to Myanmar violence
The Asean chair’s statement stressed the need for dialogue on the South China Sea while Thailand offered to host fresh talks on Myanmar.
13 Oct 2024 - 3:58PM
An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea. File photo
Global Economy
China ending Australian lobster ban ‘huge relief’ for industry
China is set to lift its ban on Australian lobster imports by the end of the year following a meeting between Premier Li Qiang and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
10 Oct 2024 - 5:00PM
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China
Biden administration to raise South China Sea, Ukraine at Asean summit
The US secretary of state is expected to raise both topics in Laos this week, highlighting China’s actions in each.
9 Oct 2024 - 8:26AM
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Australasia
‘Not welcome’: China ally Kiribati criticises Chinese ICBM test
China conducted a rare launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile with a dummy warhead that landed in the Pacific Ocean late last month.
8 Oct 2024 - 11:13AM
East Asia
South Korean leader says North Korea wants US attention by showing off nuclear might
Yoon is also on a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia and says North Korea’s weapons programme will be on the agenda.
6 Oct 2024 - 3:56PM
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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol waves as first lady Kim Keon-hee bows next to him before their departure to the Philippines on the first leg of a three-nation tour. Photo: EPA-EFE/Yonhap
East Asia
Japan wants ‘China to behave responsibly’, new foreign minister says
Takeshi Iwaya said on Wednesday he hoped to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi ‘as soon as possible’ for ‘frank exchanges and dialogue’.
2 Oct 2024 - 3:48PM
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World
Row over reclining seat on Cathay plane, Xi’s economic rally: 7 highlights
From Xi’s call at an unexpected Politburo meeting to Hong Kong regaining top billing, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
27 Sep 2024 - 3:32PM
Southeast Asia
‘A disgrace’: New Zealand, Indonesia rubbish claims of bribe for pilot’s release
The release of pilot Phillip Mehrtens after 19 months in captivity has sparked controversy as Papuan rebels claimed payments were made.
23 Sep 2024 - 3:36PM
Diplomacy
Biden opens home to ‘Quad’ leaders for farewell summit
China will feature prominently on the agenda as US President Biden hosts the three leaders at his Delaware home.
21 Sep 2024 - 12:37PM
US President Joe Biden is host the leaders of Australia, India and Japan in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. File photo: AFP
Politics
India and China signal thaw in ties with fresh diplomatic, border efforts
But analysts say India needs to do more, such as visa reforms and joint ventures, to woo Chinese investment and ‘encourage FDI spillovers’.
18 Sep 2024 - 5:55PM
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South Asia
Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India over ‘massacres’
Hasina’s government was accused of human rights abuses including the mass detention and extrajudicial killing of her political opponents.
9 Sep 2024 - 3:53PM
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East Asia
North Korea challenges China’s border telecoms plans in rare protest
Pyongyang claims Beijing failed to consult it about the deployment, potentially indicating strained communications between the two.
26 Aug 2024 - 10:59AM
Politics
How Asean anchors Vietnam’s diplomatic dance between China and the West
Hanoi’s deft diplomatic balancing act sees it leverage the regional bloc to resist geopolitical pressures arising from US-China competition.
25 Aug 2024 - 2:41PM
An honour guard raises an Asean flag outside the foreign ministry in Hanoi on August 8 to mark the 29th anniversary of Vietnam’s accession to the bloc. Photo: EPA-EFE
Politics
China pushes to secure Myanmar’s military a seat at the table as junta falters
Concerned by a potential power vacuum, Beijing is hoping to shape Myanmar’s trajectory as the generals’ grip weakens.
24 Aug 2024 - 3:35PM
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Politics
As South China Sea stakes ratchet ever higher, Vietnam seeks out calmer waters
Hanoi’s new leadership is doubling down on ‘bamboo diplomacy’ to navigate choppy geopolitical currents and protect economic gains.
25 Aug 2024 - 2:41PM
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United States & Canada
China’s ‘coercive behaviour’ scrutinised at US-Australia talks
‘Shared security challenges’ tackled by two allies as ministerial consultations feature each country’s top defence and diplomatic officials.
7 Aug 2024 - 11:50PM
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OPINION
Richard Heydarian
Opinion
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Asean members find common ground in disputed waters
14 Oct 2024 - 8:35AM
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Don McLain Gill
Opinion
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Whether Trump or Harris wins, for Manila, 1 thing will stay the same
7 Oct 2024 - 8:30PM
Azhar Azam
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Vietnam’s ‘bamboo diplomacy’ is paying off, at least for now
1 Sep 2024 - 5:30AM
Anthony Rowley
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Could Japan’s ruling party election revamp relations with China?
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Bob Savic
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As Western-led order crumbles, can China and India fulfil their destinies?
28 Aug 2024 - 5:30AM
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Gagan Hitkari
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South Korea’s unification plan ignores domestic and regional realities
27 Aug 2024 - 5:30AM
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