International Relations
US ambassador to Japan warns of Chinese economic coercion
Aug 2, 2022

US ambassador to Japan warns of Chinese economic coercion

The U.S. ambassador in Tokyo says his government is working with Japan and other likeminded countries to counter Chinese attempts to use its economic might to force political change around the world...

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Pelosi arrives in Malaysia, tensions rise over Taiwan visit
Aug 2, 2022

Pelosi arrives in Malaysia, tensions rise over Taiwan visit

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Malaysia for the second leg of an Asian tour that has been overshadowed by an expected stop in Taiwan, which would escalate tensions with Beijing...

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Pelosi meets Singapore leaders at start of Asia tour
Aug 1, 2022

Pelosi meets Singapore leaders at start of Asia tour

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has held talks with Singapore's leaders at the start of her Asian tour as questions swirl over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fueled tension with Beijing...

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Pelosi lands in Singapore to kick off Asia tour
Aug 1, 2022

Pelosi lands in Singapore to kick off Asia tour

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Singapore, kicking off her Asian tour as questions swirled over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fueled tension with Beijing...

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Japanese video journalist detained at Myanmar protest march
Aug 1, 2022

Japanese video journalist detained at Myanmar protest march

Pro-democracy activists say Myanmar's military authorities have arrested a Japanese video journalist who was filming an anti-government protest in Yangon, Myanmar's biggest city...

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China's Xi warns Biden over Taiwan, calls for cooperation
Jul 29, 2022

China's Xi warns Biden over Taiwan, calls for cooperation

President Xi Jinping warned against meddling in China’s dealings with Taiwan during a phone call with his U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden...

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Asian shares mixed on US rally, China economic growth woes
Jul 29, 2022

Asian shares mixed on US rally, China economic growth woes

Asian shares are mixed as Chinese shares sank after leaders acknowledged the official 5.5% growth target for this year won’t be met...

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A richer, stronger China warns Pelosi not to visit Taiwan
Jul 28, 2022

A richer, stronger China warns Pelosi not to visit Taiwan

In 1997, Beijing grumbled but swallowed its irritation when then-Speaker Newt Gingrich of the U.S. House of Representatives visited Taiwan...

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Japan discusses regional defense in rare visit to Taiwan
Jul 28, 2022

Japan discusses regional defense in rare visit to Taiwan

A group of Japanese lawmakers including two former defense ministers has met with Taiwan’s president in a rare high-level visit to discuss regional security...

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