Super Typhoon Ragasa closes schools and offices across Philippines
In Taiwan, authorities said nearly 300 people will be evacuated from Hualien County in the east, adding that…
China’s defense minister renews threats to take over Taiwan as he opens security forum
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China’s defense minister renewed threats that his country would take over self-ruled Taiwan as…
Pacific leaders reaffirm support for Taiwan’s right to attend regional forum
Pacific leaders have backed Taiwan’s right to participate in the region’s peak regional meeting, rejecting a push from…
China’s Fujian aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait
BEIJING (AP) — China’s newest aircraft carrier has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the navy said Friday. The…
Asia must prioritize regional cooperation for economic resilience amid tariff uncertainty
President Donald Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” marked a shift in U.S. policy, departing from the rules-based trade…
Pacific Islands Forum sees Australia-China push for regional influence get ‘comical’
This week, Pacific leaders — as well as hundreds of officials, diplomats and journalists — will gather in…
China shows off new missiles and drones at military parade in Beijing
BANGKOK (AP) — Soldiers in pristine and pressed uniforms marched in lockstep, their boots clacking a steady cadence…
Xi — joined by Kim and Putin — delivers stark warning at military parade
Chinese leader Xi Jinping oversaw a massive military spectacle on Wednesday, delivering a stark warning that the world…
China protests Taiwan foreign minister’s visit to the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Taiwan’s foreign minister has flown to the Philippines as head of a high-level delegation…
Taiwan estimates China spent $21 billion on military exercises in the Pacific
China spent $21 billion on military exercises in the Taiwan Strait, the East and South China Seas and the Western Pacific last year, nearly 40% higher than in 2023, according to Taiwan…
‘Brothers’: Hong Kong and Beijing palace museums reflect on special ties
On August 19, a declaration of fraternal love gushed forth in the same spot where Presidents Donald Trump,…
Taiwan lawmakers survive recall vote; nuclear power referendum fails
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Opposition lawmakers easily survived recall votes in Taiwan on Saturday, but an opposition-backed referendum…