Beijing unnerved by Hanoi’s warming ties with former enemy, the U.S.
On the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, President Barack Obama on July 7 spread the red carpet at the White House to warmly welcome Nguyen (more…)
Japan’s participation in U.S.-Oceania exercise angers China leaders
The biennial Australia-U.S. military exercise code named Talisman Sabre started in earnest July 5 off the northern coast of Australia with the historic first-time participation of Japan. SUBSCRIBE l (more…)
Japan-South Korea rapprochement closely monitored in China
The frozen Tokyo-Seoul relationship under President Park Guen-hye has shown remarkable sign of thawing in recent weeks and China is not very happy about it. Both coming to power (more…)
China addresses key vulnerability with new, advanced ASW aircraft
Last week, China showcased for the first time an advanced anti-submarine warfare aircraft whose capabilities rival those of the U.S. Lockheed Martin P-3C, the standard aircraft of US Navy’s (more…)
Thai government rejects China’s proposal to build an isthmus canal
China’s long march toward an isthmus canal constructed and financed by the communist state suffered yet another setback last month when the Thai government said it would not accept (more…)
Putin to join China’s anti-Japan victory parade that defies history
Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that he will attend China’s planned WWII victory parade scheduled for Sept. 3, the day Japan officially signed the surrender documents. He announced (more…)
Seoul’s foreign minister visits Japan for first time in 4 years
South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se paid a rare visit to Japan on June 21, the first since 2011, reviving hope of restoring a normal diplomatic relationship that has (more…)
Approval ratings plummet for South Korea’s President Park
President Park Guen-hye’s approval rating among South Korean voters has reached a new low, according to a reputable public opinion polling survey. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Taiwan’s KMT energized by gung-ho, long-shot woman candidate
While the ruling KMT party has been desperate in finding a willing candidate to run to retain the presidency in 2016, an unlikely dark horse has sprung out of (more…)