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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (second left) with foreign ministers (from left) Cho Tae-yul of South Korea, Wang Yi of China and Takeshi Iwaya of Japan, at Ishiba’s office in Tokyo on March 21. Photo: Kyodo
China-Japan relations

As China, Japan set past aside to counter Trump chaos, how far will Tokyo go?

Both China and Japan see stable ties as a bulwark against Trump risks, but Tokyo unlikely to be drawn away from US orbit, analysts say.

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China-EU relations

Fractured by Trump, an ensemble of European diplomats heads to China

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Hong Kong politics

Hutchison’s Panama ports exit inevitable: analysts

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China-South Korea relations

China offers visa-free travel and K-pop events as overture to South Korea

There are hopes Beijing could further ease unofficial restrictions on cultural imports as is tries to mend relations with Seoul.

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K-pop group IVE held a signing event in Shanghai on Thursday. Photo: Handout
K-pop group IVE held a signing event in Shanghai on Thursday. Photo: Handout
US-China trade war

US businesses warn proposed port fee on China-linked ships is already damaging

The head of one US industry group warned that the ‘unintended consequences’ of the proposed actions ‘are already beginning to surface’.

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Hong Kong politics

Devil in the details of the Hutchison-BlackRock Panama ports deal

Hong Kong-based port operator has to contend with local politics and mounting pressure from US, which wants to reduce mainland Chinese influence.

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US-China relations

China issues regulations to boost implementation of anti-sanctions law

Regulations elaborate on scope of items and punishments included in measures to counter external hostilities.

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China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law was passed in 2021 amid growing hostility and restrictions from the US. Photo: Reuters
China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law was passed in 2021 amid growing hostility and restrictions from the US. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

US won’t ‘live fire’ Philippine-based Typhon missile system that angered China

US Army statement comes with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth set to visit Manila this week to ‘advance security objectives’.

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China-Philippines relations

China ‘never received’ asylum application from former Philippine leader Duterte

Beijing denies reports that it rejected request from Rodrigo Duterte, who was arrested in Manila on an ICC warrant on March 11.

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China-Africa relations

Nigeria courts Chinese investment as interest booms in oil and opportunities

Abuja pushes for shift towards value-added exports amid increasing concern about trade imbalance that favours Beijing.

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While courting investment, Nigeria is keen to address its trade imbalance with China. Last year, China shipped goods worth US$18.9 billion to Nigeria but imports, including oil, from Nigeria were US$2.98 billion, according to Chinese customs data. Photo: XInhua
US-China relations

‘No one wins in a trade war’: China urges frankness, deeper trust with US

‘We must protect and develop economic and trade cooperation’ in the face of challenges, Premier Li Qiang tells US Senator Steve Daines.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang greets US Senator Steve Daines ahead of their meeting, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 23. Photo: Pool via Reuters
Chinese Premier Li Qiang greets US Senator Steve Daines ahead of their meeting, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 23. Photo: Pool via Reuters
China-Africa relations

Will Zambian mine disaster spill over to destroy relations with China?

A 50-million-litre acid spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia is now threatening to kill ties with Beijing, experts say.

China trade

From BTS to a free trade deal, is South Korea moving closer to China?

The US’ tariff threats have raised hopes in Beijing that it can convince Seoul to move forward with an ambitious new trade deal.

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US-China relations

China against ‘weaponisation’ of trade, open to candid talks, US senator told

Vice-Premier He Lifeng makes China’s stand clear during talks with Senator Steve Daines, says Premier Li Qiang will meet him on Sunday.

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Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng greets US Senator Steve Daines ahead of their meeting at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing on March 22. Photo: AFP
China-Japan relations

China pushes Japan, South Korea for stronger trade ties to counter world ‘chaos’

Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges his counterparts to work towards greater economic integration and supply chain stability.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addresses a meeting with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Tokyo on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addresses a meeting with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Tokyo on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

Don’t expect Trump aggression to make Europe cosy up to China: EU official

European Commission’s deputy director general for trade called idea that Trump will drive Brussels and Beijing together ‘simplistic thinking’.

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US-China relations

China-US grand bargain not on horizon but small deals within reach: analysts

The big questions between the two countries are unlikely to be settled over the next four years, observer says.

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Taiwan

Beijing protests over former Japanese military chief’s Taiwan adviser role

Retired air force general Shigeru Iwasaki takes up unpaid position with the island’s Executive Yuan.

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Retired Japanese air force general Shigeru Iwasaki is an unpaid adviser to the Taiwanese government. Photo: Handout
Retired Japanese air force general Shigeru Iwasaki is an unpaid adviser to the Taiwanese government. Photo: Handout
Nordic countries

Exclusive | ‘We have to collaborate with China’: Norwegian diplomat on options in Trump era

Norwegian foreign vice-minister Andreas Kravik talks about China’s key role as uncertainties rock Europe-US ties, and the need for balance.

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China-Russia relations

Closer China-Iran ties could provoke US into ‘harsher’ response on nuclear issue: analysts

Beijing’s successful multilateral talks with Tehran and Moscow may lead to more pressure from Washington, experts warn.

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Ukraine war

China, Brazil back US-led push for ceasefire in Ukraine war

Endorsement follows meeting in New York led by two countries’ UN ambassadors amid ‘potential turning point’.

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Fu Cong, China’s ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Brics

Brazil criticises developed countries for ‘no interest’ in helping others

Energy minister makes comments in the run-up to a meeting of Brics energy ministers in Brazil’s capital.

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Brazil’s Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira chairs the Brics Energy Working Group in Brasília this week
Brazil’s Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira chairs the Brics Energy Working Group in Brasília this week
US-China relations

US-China rivalry forcing Southeast Asia to pick sides, congressional panel hears

Washington urged to adopt a sector-by-sector approach to the region, shaping its choices before Beijing does.

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China-EU relations

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez to meet Xi in China next month

Sanchez’s April visit will take place over the 20th anniversary of a partnership agreement between Spain and China.

China-EU relations

Tech transfer a must for Chinese EV investors in Europe, EU trade chief suggests

Ahead of his trip to Beijing next week, Maros Sefcovic says US tariffs could unleash a flood of Chinese overcapacity on Europe.

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The EU is reportedly investigating whether a factory in Hungary owned by Chinese EV maker BYD received undeclared state subsidies from Beijing. Photo: Reuters
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