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Hopes high as US, China meet in G20 summit

Biena Magbitang, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 15 03:44 AM

Civil society organizations also acknowledged the role of the summit for the Philippines. Read more »

Biden to press Xi on North Korea in G20 talks

Sebastian Smith and Damon Wake, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 12 04:37 PM

US President Joe Biden landed in Asia on Saturday vowing to urge Chinese leader Xi Jinping to rein in North Korea when they hold their first face-to-face meeting at next week's G20 summit. Read more »

US, China discuss 'severe' economic challenges, supply chains

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jul 05 12:30 PM

Top officials from the United States and China held a "candid" video call on Tuesday to discuss global economic challenges, especially regarding supply chains. Read more »

Taiwan welcomes 4th US arms sale under Biden

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 09 04:08 PM

Taiwan on Thursday welcomed US approval of a $120 million sale of naval equipment. Read more »

Chinese carrier sails in Taiwan Strait before Biden-Xi call

Yimou Lee, Reuters
Posted at Mar 19 02:29 AM

Taiwan rejects China's sovereignty claims and has repeatedly vows to defend its freedom and democracy. Read more »

US-China tensions may jeopardize security in E. Asia in 2022

Tomoyuki Tachikawa, Kyodo News
Posted at Jan 03 05:07 PM

US-North Korea talks on denuclearization and sanctions relief are almost certain to make no headway. Read more »

China would not fear confrontation with US - foreign minister

Reuters
Posted at Dec 20 05:49 PM

'If there is confrontation, then (China) will not fear it, and will fight to the finish,' said Wang Yi. Read more »

Hypersonic missiles fueling fears of new arms race

The Conversation/Reuters
Updated as of Nov 30 10:40 PM

Hypersonic missiles are often defined as missiles launched by a rocket into Earth’s upper atmosphere at speeds of Mach 5 and above before maneuvering towards a target. Read more »

US should not have any illusions about Taiwan, says China

Reuters
Posted at Nov 25 10:30 PM

China says the issue of Taiwan, which it claims as Chinese territory, is the most sensitive in its ties with the United States. Read more »

How Xim, Biden tackled hot-button issues in summit

Cat Wang, South China Morning Post
Posted at Nov 17 02:06 PM

Readouts from the Chinese foreign ministry and the White House offer insights into wide-ranging virtual meeting lasting well over 3 hours. Read more »

APEC leaders vow to tackle economic recovery, COVID-19, climate

Praveen Menon and Shashwat Awasthi, Reuters
Posted at Nov 13 03:31 AM

The summit of the Pacific Rim countries came amid heightened regional trade and geopolitical tensions. Read more »

Ahead of Biden call, Xi says China ready to bring ties with US back on track

Catherine Wong and Amber Wang, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Nov 11 01:28 PM

China 'stands ready to work with the United States' to bring relations back on the right track, President Xi Jinping has said, days ahead of a scheduled virtual meeting with US counterpart Joe Biden. Read more »

US says goal to prevent Taiwan invasion

Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Nov 11 06:51 AM

The US stood firm ahead of long-awaited talks between leaders Joe Biden and Xi Jinping even as the powers reached a surprise agreement on climate. Read more »

Why tensions are rising over Taiwan

Francesco Fontemaggi, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 29 07:28 AM

For now, the Biden administration appears to be seeking steps to support Taiwan without triggering a crisis. Read more »

Biden, Xi eyeing ‘virtual bilateral’ meeting: White House

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Oct 07 07:00 AM

The virtual meeting was announced after US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met in Zurich with China's top diplomat, Yang Jiechi. Read more »

Taiwan: US commitment ‘rock solid’ after Biden remark

Reuters
Posted at Oct 07 01:47 AM

This came a day after President Joe Biden said that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to abide by the "Taiwan agreement." Read more »

US envoy Sullivan to meet China's top diplomat Yang

Steve Holland, David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina, Reuters
Updated as of Oct 06 07:14 AM

(UPDATE) US President Joe Biden's national security adviser will hold talks with China's top diplomat in Switzerland this week. Read more »

Biden: US not seeking ‘Cold War’, as he vows to lead

Sebastian Smith and Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Sep 22 08:04 AM

Biden and Xi Jinping made major new pledges on climate change, raising hope that the world's two largest emitters and polluters can bring progress. Read more »

Beijing’s top diplomat to US politicians: Help heal US-China ties

Teddy Ng, South China Morning Post
Posted at Sep 16 01:36 PM

China’s foreign policy chief has urged politicians from both sides of the US partisan divide to get the relationship between the two countries back on track. Read more »

US, Japan, China leaders to attend virtual APEC summit

Kyodo News
Posted at Jul 15 06:36 PM

SYDNEY — US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend an informal meeting of APEC leaders held virtually on Friday, their respective governments confirmed Thursday. Read more »