China’s message of stable cooperation is resonating as Trump accelerates the birth of a post-US world with rising powers independent of US whims.
Why Japan’s unified defence zone proposal with US makes South Korea uneasy
Despite US enthusiasm, South Korea fears being drawn into conflicts beyond the Korean peninsula, such as the Taiwan Strait.
Asean must see US tariff pause for what it is – a trade hostage crisis
By pausing tariffs instead of repealing them, Trump creates the illusion of flexibility while retaining coercive leverage.
Bangladesh’s new leader dreams big, with China’s backing
A popular revolt that ousted the kleptocratic Sheikh Hasina thrust Muhammad Yunus, 84, into power. Now he’s looking to China for help.
China showcases its neighbourhood diplomacy across Southeast Asia
President Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia highlighted China’s commitment to fostering regional harmony.
UK children’s safety codes published
Specific measures that online service providers can implement to meet their obligations on child safety under the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA) – including “safer algorithms”, effective content moderation systems, and designating someone accountable for compliance with the children’s safety duties under the Act – have been outlined by a regulator.
Increasing EU defence spending will need creativity and wider application, say experts
EU policymakers will need to get creative to meet their commitments to increase investment in defence in the years ahead, amidst low growth and constraints on public spending, according to defence sector experts.
Japan’s sovereignty museum shrugs off South Korea’s ‘immediate closure’ call
The museum in Tokyo centres around three separate sets of islands whose ownership Japan disputes with South Korea, China and Russia.
Chinese coastguard claims ‘sovereign jurisdiction’ of Sandy Cay in South China Sea
State media reports CCG officers ‘exercising maritime control’ on one of the reefs in the Spratly Islands also claimed by Philippines.
Australian court awards indemnity costs despite ‘six-day’ Calderbank offer
A recent ruling by a court in Australia highlights the need for decisions pertaining to the making of, and failure to accept, settlement offers to be carefully considered on a case-by-case basis by construction companies in formal disputes, an expert has said.