South China

Will the latest skirmish be a watershed moment for India-China relations?

The border spat could accelerate existing trends of geopolitical and economic divergence between Beijing and New Delhi, with far-reaching consequences for the region too.

What does Hong Kong losing its special status with the US mean?

Hong Kong, the autonomous state that has long been subjected to pressure from Beijing, might lose much of its financial standing if Washington leaves it in the lurch.

International relations and power in the coronavirus age

Will we see a new cold war emerge?

Australia, Indonesia move to implement trade deal

Addressing Australia's parliament on a landmark state visit, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo cast the two nations as would-be "Avengers" – "forces of good" uniting to defeat a "common enemy" and shared challenges.

Australia urges 'sovereignty' as South China Sea tensions rise

The US slammed China for its "escalation" in the key global shipping route where Beijing is accused of deploying warships, arming outposts and ramming fishing vessels. Most recently, Vietnam voiced concerns on China's movements near Spratly Islands.

How Turkey is legally entitled to explore gas in Eastern Mediterranean

Ankara and the EU are at loggerheads over who has the right to explore newly-discovered gas fields.

China and the East Mediterranean Sea disputes

The sustainability of China's Belt and Road Initiative in the Mediterranean will depend on whether China can help defuse tensions in the Mediterranean while respecting each country's domestic concerns.

China denounces Hong Kong protests as 'undisguised challenge' to its rule

Tense calm returned to the semi-autonomous territory after anti-government protesters broke into the legislative council in Hong Kong overnight.

Hong Kong indefinitely suspends proposed extradition bill

Lam told media Saturday she took the move in response to widespread public unhappiness over the measure, which would enable authorities to send some suspects to stand trial in mainland courts.

US warns China over the behaviour against its neighbours

"China can and should have a cooperative relationship with the rest of the region," US Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan said at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Trump touts US military power in Pacific as he wraps up Japan visit

US President Donald Trump ended his four-day state visit by spending time with more than 800 uniformed service members in the belly of the USS Wasp, an amphibious assault ship at the Yokosuka US naval base.

US warship sails in disputed South China Sea amid trade tensions

China and the US have repeatedly traded barbs in the past over what Washington says is Beijing's militarisation of the South China Sea. China blames the US for sending warships and military planes, saying they ratchet up tension in the region.