Russian coal imports reach 8.54 million tonnes in August amid soaring energy demand in the world’s second-largest economy. China’s imports of Russian coal hit a five-year high in August, the latest sign of Chinese trade…
Starting next month, Taiwanese tourists and others who are permitted to enter Thailand visa-free or with visa on arrival will be able to stay 30 days or more, in accordance with a proposal that was…
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said that the pressing priority for China and the United States is to properly handle the Taiwan question, warning that mishandling will have a subversive…
President Joe Biden says the US would defend the island, but its military isn’t ready. When $801 Billion Isn’t Enough When you see a chart like this, it’s easy to assume the US would have no problem…
Taiwanese civil society organisations are working to combat misinformation instead of leaving the job to the government. As China flexed its muscles with large-scale military exercises off Taiwan last month, Billion Lee was busy countering…
Whether they were intentional or not, U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent remarks over the defense of Taiwan are raising questions about Washington’s approach to the democratic island — creating uncertainty and confusion over U.S. policy…
As leaders meet in Uzbekistan, the eight-member regional body is poised to add Iran to its ranks. Iran has signed a Memorandum of Obligations to become a permanent member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a central…
In his State of the Nation address, President Joko Widodo said Indonesians must face challenges “with prudence and vigilance.” In his State of the Nation address, President Joko Widodo said Indonesians must face challenges “with…
Like many non-Western countries, China has formulated its stance on the Russia-Ukraine war in keeping with its general foreign policy approach and its perception of the value and purpose of international alliances. In general, China’s…
Russia hails Turkiye’s contribution to the peace talks with Ukraine, Yeni Shafak reports, citing Russian Ambassador to Ankara Aleksei Yerkhov. Answering Yeni Shafak's questions, Yerkhov said that Turkiye's contribution to peace in the Ukraine-Russia war…
