China’s top diplomat tours Africa with focus on strategic trade routes
China’s FM to visit Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and LesothoTrip extends 36-year-old tradition of making first trip to AfricaAfrican…
Chinese refiners expected to replace Venezuelan oil with Iranian crude, traders say
Deal to ship Venezuela oil to US set to redirect oil flowsVenezuelan oil used by China refiners, near-term…
North Korea’s Kim oversaw hypersonic missile test, KCNA says
Kim Jong Un emphasises need for strong nuclear deterrentHypersonic missiles harder to intercept due to manoeuvrabilityLaunch coincides with…
China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate
HONG KONG, Jan 2 (Reuters) – China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices from…
Military-backed party in Myanmar takes lead in first phase of polls
Item 1 of 2 A polling official assists Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing during voting at Zayarthiri…
China’s Xi to host South Korea’s Lee from Sunday amid Japan tensions
Xi’s invitation aims to deepen ties before Lee’s Japan visitSouth Korea seeks balance amid US alliance and North…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un attends New Year celebrations with daughter
Item 1 of 4 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae attend an…
UK calls for restraint over China’s military drills around Taiwan
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Britain said on Tuesday that China’s military exercises around Taiwan increased the risk…
China launches live-firing drills around Taiwan in its biggest war games to date
Item 1 of 4 Helicopters on an amphibious assault ship take part in military drills in waters southeast…
Russia opposes Taiwan independence in any form, FM Lavrov says
Dec 28 (Reuters) – Russia opposes Taiwan’s independence in any form and considers the island an inseparable part…
China probe finds Taiwanese smugglers controlled vessel that damaged subsea cables
BEIJING, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Chinese authorities on Wednesday said two Taiwanese citizens led a smuggling operation involving…
Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire
Item 1 of 2 Displaced people gather inside a temporary shelter amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along…