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Xi warns global confrontation 'invites catastrophic consequences'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 17 08:10 PM

He presented himself as the defender of multilateralism and also gave sober warnings for the future as relations between major powers plunge. Read more »

Xi Jinping says to show 'no mercy' in corruption fight

William Zheng, South China Morning Post
Posted at Jan 12 01:25 PM

President Xi Jinping warned the Chinese Communist Party’s top provincial and ministerial officials not to waver on anti-corruption efforts and to strictly follow Beijing’s strategic decisions as his administration prepares for a crucial party congress slated to convene this year. Read more »

Taiwan troops simulate urban warfare with China

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 06 11:19 PM

Democratic Taiwan lives under constant threat of an invasion by authoritarian China, which claims the self-ruled island as part of its territory. 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 »

Xi sends condolences to Duterte over Typhoon Odette disaster

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 21 10:34 PM

Xi said China is ready to provide aid to the Philippines. 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 »

Xi Jinping pledges Chinese support for Russia

Amber Wang, South China Morning Post
Posted at Dec 16 12:37 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to support Russian efforts to protect its long-term security amid rising international pressure over Moscow’s attitude to Ukraine. Read more »

Xi, Putin to unite after countries left out of Biden's democracy summit

Kinling Lo, South China Morning Post
Posted at Dec 14 01:46 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold a virtual meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as both countries face mounting diplomatic pressure from the West. Read more »

US Army keen to expand Southeast Asia access

Idrees Ali and David Brunnstrom, Reuters
Posted at Dec 03 04:04 AM

The US Army is keen to expand its access and basing arrangements in Southeast Asia as part of a strategy to deter China. 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 »

China makes billion-dose COVID-19 vaccine pledge to Africa

Jevans Nyabiage, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Nov 30 02:06 PM

Chinese medical teams and experts will also be sent to help the continent. Read more »

PH to lose oil, energy if it doesn't protect Recto Bank: Carpio

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 30 11:56 AM

The Philippines must protect and develop Recto Bank (Reed Bank) as losing it will mean 12 to 14 hours of blackouts, retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio said Tuesday. Read more »

US mulls summit with ASEAN leaders in Washington

Kyodo News
Posted at Nov 29 05:20 PM

The United States has proposed holding the summit in the third week of January and is coordinating the date with ASEAN members, the sources said. 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 »

Xi to ASEAN leaders: China does not seek 'hegemony'

Reuters
Posted at Nov 22 05:35 PM

Xi Jinping said China would never seek hegemony nor take advantage of its size to coerce smaller countries, and would work with ASEAN to eliminate 'interference'. Read more »

Duterte to attend ASEAN-China Special Summit on Monday

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 21 01:13 AM

President Duterte is set to join the ASEAN-China Special Summit via video conference to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Dialogue Relations. Read more »

How US-China talks failed, succeeded in recent years

Amanda Lee, South China Morning Post
Posted at Nov 18 02:27 PM

Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden have used different tactics when engaging with China on politically sensitive issues that have strained bilateral ties. The outlook remains dim on an improvement in political environment between Washington and Beijing for the foreseeable future, according to analysts. 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 »

China’s Communist Party backs Xi's stand on Hong Kong, Taiwan

William Zheng, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Nov 17 01:56 PM

In a landmark resolution released on Tuesday, the Communist Party endorsed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s major overhauls on Hong Kong and firm stand on Taiwan as the right decisions for the party and the country. Read more »

Biden, Xi agree to plan arms control talks: White House

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 17 03:22 AM

Biden and Xi met via teleconference for more than 3 hours early Tuesday in a bid to ease tensions. Read more »