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…
One-way flights out of Russia were rocketing in price and selling out fast on Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin ordered the immediate call-up of 300,000 reservists. Putin's announcement, made in an early-morning television address, raised…
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…
The United Nations Human Rights Council session starting September 12 has a packed agenda, but China and Russia will likely be the focus of much attention. The UN Human Rights Council gathers in Geneva from…
In the aftermath of Putin’s catastrophic war on Ukraine, Russia will never be the same. With reports of Russian troops fleeing like “Olympic sprinters,” leaving behind weapons, crashing their tanks into trees, and turning over more than…
