Rubio hosts ‘Quad’ foreign ministers after being sworn in
The partnership between Australia, India, the US and Japan was a key plank in Biden’s strategy against China.
China executes Zhuhai car killer, campus knife attacker
The executions are seen as a deterrent amid a spate of ‘revenge attacks’ in recent months.
Beijing changes Rubio’s Chinese name, perhaps to get around travel ban
Changes to official translations are approved at a high level, and could be a way to ease sanctions indirectly.
US freedom of navigation operations ‘unsuccessful,’ study says
Research found U.S. operations to challenge China’s claims in the South China Sea fell short of expectations.
Rubio hosts ‘Quad’ foreign ministers after being sworn in
The partnership between Australia, India, the US and Japan was a key plank in Biden’s strategy against China.
China executes Zhuhai car killer, campus knife attacker
The executions are seen as a deterrent amid a spate of ‘revenge attacks’ in recent months.
Beijing changes Rubio’s Chinese name, perhaps to get around travel ban
Changes to official translations are approved at a high level, and could be a way to ease sanctions indirectly.
Trump says China tariffs could begin Feb. 1
Beijing responded that there is ‘no winner in a trade or tariff war.’
US freedom of navigation operations ‘unsuccessful,’ study says
Research found U.S. operations to challenge China’s claims in the South China Sea fell short of expectations.
Cash-strapped Chinese take the slow train home for Lunar New Year
The Year of the Snake sees many headed to the bottom of the economic ladder, forced to curb festive spending.
Taiwan’s record budget cuts raise concerns over defense readiness
Frozen funding for a key submarine project sparks debate over political motives and national security risks.
Asian leaders congratulate Trump, though talk of tariffs has some worried
Others called for US support to maintain peace in the region.
US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state
Rubio is tough on China and has said he would use US influence to promote human rights in Southeast Asia.
