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…
Tech war: Nvidia CEO ‘surprised’ by Beijing’s move to question the security of H20 AI chips
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he was surprised by Beijing’s questioning of the security of its H20 artificial…
Why diaspora communities in Australia opt for surgery in China and Taiwan
Miko Li has lived in Sydney for over a decade, but when her general practitioner told her she…
Trump launches ‘Manhattan Project’ as one of America’s largest companies set to be nationalized
The Trump administration has launched their own ‘Manhattan Project’ amid reports one of America’s largest companies is set…
Bangkok Post – Typhoon Podul blows through southern Taiwan
One person missing, 33 injured and hundreds of flights cancelled PUBLISHED : 13 Aug 2025 at 19:16 …