Seoul halts work on disputed island, easing tensions with Tokyo
The South Korean government announced Nov. 1 that it would cease any construction projects on the Dokdo Island which is also claimed by Japan. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Qatar, China to ‘upgrade our bilateral ties to a strategic relationship’
ABU DHABI — Qatar and China have agreed to a strategic alliance. Officials said the two countries pledged to establish cooperation in a range of fields, including defense, energy, (more…)
China in 2nd phase of developing Iraq’s Halfaya huge oil field
LONDON — China has advanced in a project to develop a giant crude oil field in Iraq. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
China tests laser defense against tactical UAVs
LONDON — China has reported the development of a laser defense system. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
First trilateral naval drills in the South China Sea aim to deter China
For the first time, the navies of the U.S., Japan and the Philippines conducted a large scale joint naval exercise in the South China Sea. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Aramco awards China firm contract to expand Saudi pipeline
ABU DHABI — China has been selected to expand Saudi Arabia’s main natural gas pipeline. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Under pressure from West, China halts arms to South Sudan
CAIRO — China has suspended arms shipments to South Sudan. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Japan’s Abe ducks West’s sanctions, sets meetings with Putin
Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Milan, Italy on Oct. 17, for the first time since February when the Ukrainian crisis started. (more…)
Caught between Sudan and S. Sudan, China reviews involvement
WASHINGTON — China has reassessed its alliance with Sudan. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)