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. 

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. The military operation ... Show More

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

China rehearsing tight blockade of Taiwan 

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

"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. 

This week, Mark Leonard is joined by Camille Grand, ECFR distinguished policy fellow, and Janka Oertel, head of ECFR’s Asia programme, who have recently returned from Taipei. Together, they explore Taiwan’s delicate balancing act as China ramps up its military drills and as the s ... Show More

Questions and concerns surround U.S. President Joe Biden's candidacy as he holds a news conference at the NATO summit to insist he will stay in the race. China urges the Philippines to stop baseless allegations on the South China Sea issue. The world marks the 35th Population Day ... Show More

Trump says he thinks Russia is going to make a deal, but others are more sceptical. Also: former Philippines president, Rodrigo Duterte, appears at The Hague, and why investors resort to gold in hard times.