China urges Philippines to halt provocat...

The high-level meeting on economic and trade affairs between China and the United States has concluded in Geneva. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said the two sides have reached substantive progress and important consensus. 

A Chinese diplomat says the country is ready to strengthen coordination with Latin American countries to uphold international multilateralism. 

The fourth ministerial meeting of a forum between China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States will convene in Beijing on Tuesday. 

<p>Late last week, China launched a comprehensive two-day military drill around Taiwan, mimicking a full-scale attack. The drills included dozens of fighter jets carrying live missiles, alongside navy vessels stationed at strategic locations around the island.</p> <p>The military ... Show More

A former president of Kiribati, believes his country is cooking up a deal with China that may have influenced its withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum. 

Remember the real story has always been China and the United States is showing it's hand by shifting the discussion away from Russia and back to its biggest foe. The United States is sending more troops to Taiwain even as leaked Pentagon documents show China would overwhelm Taiwa ... Show More

Chinese President Xi Jinping is traveling to Peru next week for the APEC meetings and a state visit. Citizens from nine more countries are able to enjoy visa-free entry into China starting from Friday. A blaze in southern California has destroyed more than 130 structures and inju ... Show More

<p>China rehearsing tight blockade of Taiwan</p> <p><br /></p> 

The Philippine government criticises Beijing over a series of ‘alarming’ incidents in the South China Sea - the latest confrontations in the sea and air near disputed islands. With growing fears of a larger conflict, The Times’ Asia editor Richard Lloyd Parry outlines the potenti ... Show More

With the world growing increasingly volatile, Christopher Luxon has sought to strengthen defence ties with the Philippines - making it easier for both countries' troops to work together. It's the final day of the prime minister's push through South East Asia and his first major t ... Show More

"I have great respect for China, but they can't do this." President Trump threatens to escalate his trade war with China, issuing them an ultimatum and a deadline. But China does not appear to be backing down. Plus, the Supreme Court says the White House can resume rapid deportat ... Show More

Qatar has suspended its role as a key mediator for a Gaza ceasefire. Chinese President Xi Jinping is joining world leaders in Peru this week for the annual APEC Leaders' Meeting. Belgium is saying goodbye to three giant pandas before sending them to China.