Diplomacy
Xi invites Taiwan’s opposition leader to first visit in decade
CHINA has invited the leader of Taiwan’s opposition party to visit the mainland next month, the first such trip by a sitting leader of the Kuomintang since 2016.
China urges Philippines to stabilise ties amid maritime row
CHINA called on the Philippines to help create the conditions needed to stabilise and improve bilateral relations as officials concluded two days of talks on their territorial disputes in the South Ch...
Singapore supports Hainan’s development as free trade port: PM Wong
Under this arrangement, most international goods can enter Hainan province tariff-free
China has critical role in shaping resilient global order, says PM Wong
The Boao Forum for Asia brings together 2,000 representatives to discuss regional economic cooperation
China positions itself as a stable economic force amid global uncertainty at Beijing forum
More US corporate leaders travelled to Beijing for the conference this year
Trump calls for Japan, Nato to ‘step up’ on Iran as oil prices bite
Trump’s pleas for help have received a lukewarm response from allies
Singapore, Japan upgrade ties to strategic partnership
The move will deepen the foundations of the substantive and multifaceted relationship between both countries
Australia to join G7 critical minerals alliance, Canada’s Carney says
Carney is on a multi-leg trip across Asia-Pacific
US, China trade chiefs to meet mid-March before Trump-Xi summit
Scott Bessent and He Lifeng have a history of bilateral negotiations
Trump’s removal of another Xi friend in Iran complicates planned summit
Xi’s measured style could help stabilise his upcoming summit with Trump