Asia
Putin wants China to think he can defeat Ukraine. But his expensive military gambit is yet to yield results
World
May 20, 2023
Putin wants China to think he can defeat Ukraine. But his expensive military gambit is yet to yield results
CNN — Moscow’s massive missile barrage on Kyiv this week was the fastest, most complex attack on the Ukrainian capital…
As China, Russia, and Trump challenge the old rules of global politics, G7 aims to shore them up
World
May 19, 2023
As China, Russia, and Trump challenge the old rules of global politics, G7 aims to shore them up
CNN — The old rules of politics are being smashed all over the world. In the United States, Donald Trump…
US and Taiwan draw closer with new trade pact opposed by China
World
May 19, 2023
US and Taiwan draw closer with new trade pact opposed by China
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — The United States and Taiwan agreed the first stage of a bilateral trade initiative on Thursday,…
China woos Central Asia as Ukraine war weakens Russian influence
World
May 18, 2023
China woos Central Asia as Ukraine war weakens Russian influence
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping is rolling out the red carpet for Central Asian nations this week…
Beijing attempts to play peacemaker with planned trip by special envoy to Ukraine
World
May 17, 2023
Beijing attempts to play peacemaker with planned trip by special envoy to Ukraine
CNN — Chinese envoy Li Hui is expected to wrap up a two-day visit to Ukraine Wednesday – the first…
Thailand’s opposition won a landslide in elections. But will the military elite let them rule?
World
May 16, 2023
Thailand’s opposition won a landslide in elections. But will the military elite let them rule?
Thai voters delivered a powerful message to the country’s military-backed government on Sunday: you do not have the will of…
China sentences elderly US citizen to life in prison on spying charges
World
May 15, 2023
China sentences elderly US citizen to life in prison on spying charges
A 78-year-old American citizen has been sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court on spying charges. John Shing-Wan…
Chinese warships sail around Japan as tensions rise ahead of G7 summit
World
May 12, 2023
Chinese warships sail around Japan as tensions rise ahead of G7 summit
Tokyo CNN — A Chinese naval flotilla led by a powerful destroyer has been on a 12-day circumnavigation of Japan’s…
Philippine court dismisses drug charge against fierce critic of ex-president’s ‘war on drugs’
World
May 12, 2023
Philippine court dismisses drug charge against fierce critic of ex-president’s ‘war on drugs’
Hong Kong CNN — A Philippine court has dismissed a drug charge against Leila De Lima, a former senator who…
Exclusive: Japan is in talks to open a NATO office as Ukraine war makes world less stable, foreign minister says
World
May 10, 2023
Exclusive: Japan is in talks to open a NATO office as Ukraine war makes world less stable, foreign minister says
Tokyo CNN — Japan is in talks to open a NATO liaison office, the first of its kind in Asia,…