Asia
China says it wants peace in Ukraine, but is it only on Russia’s terms?
World
May 29, 2023
China says it wants peace in Ukraine, but is it only on Russia’s terms?
Hong Kong CNN — China’s envoy for the war in Ukraine ended a nearly two-week tour through Europe with a…
Japan shocked by ‘heinous’ attack as 4 die in gun and knife rampage
World
May 26, 2023
Japan shocked by ‘heinous’ attack as 4 die in gun and knife rampage
Tokyo CNN — The son of a local Japanese government official is in police custody after allegedly going on a…
Russia predicts trade with China will hit record $200 billion in 2023
World
May 24, 2023
Russia predicts trade with China will hit record $200 billion in 2023
Hong Kong CNN — Trade between Russia and China is expected to hit a new record level of $200 billion…
China boycotts G20 meeting held by India in Kashmir region
World
May 23, 2023
China boycotts G20 meeting held by India in Kashmir region
India’s has defended its decision to host a Group of 20 (G20) meeting in the Himalayan territory of Jammu and…
Inferno tears through Manila’s historic Central Post Office
World
May 22, 2023
Inferno tears through Manila’s historic Central Post Office
Hong Kong CNN — A massive fire broke out at the historic Manila Central Post Office in the Philippine capital…
Russia and China hit back at a G7 that saw them as a threat
World
May 21, 2023
Russia and China hit back at a G7 that saw them as a threat
CNN — Moscow and Beijing lashed out against the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima, where leaders of major…
Chipmakers look to Japan as worries about China grow
World
May 20, 2023
Chipmakers look to Japan as worries about China grow
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he welcomed and expected more investment from global chipmakers, after meeting top executives on…
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,…