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ASEAN Summit in May to Focus on Critical Issues Amidst Middle East Conflict

ASEAN Summit in May to proceed with a trimmed agenda focusing on key issues like fuel supplies, food prices, and migrant workers, amidst the Middle East conflict.

China Proposes Global AI Body at APEC, Challenging US Influence

China proposes the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO) at the APEC summit to establish global AI governance rules and counter US influence, positioning itself as a leader in AI diplomacy.

AI Conference Reverses Sanctions Ban After China Boycott

NeurIPS AI conference reverses ban on papers from US-sanctioned entities after boycott by Chinese academic community, highlighting geopolitical tensions in AI research.

China Threatens Retaliation as Mexico Imposes New Tariffs, Escalating Trade Tensions

China criticizes Mexico's tariff hikes, calling them trade barriers and threatening retaliation, escalating trade tensions between the two nations.

Tencent Weaves AI Agents into WeChat’s Fabric, Igniting China’s Fierce AI Competition

Tencent integrates OpenClaw AI agent into WeChat, enhancing its AI strategy amidst intense competition in China's technology sector.

ASEAN Summit in May to Focus on Critical Issues Amidst Middle East Conflict

ASEAN Summit in May to proceed with a trimmed agenda focusing on key issues like fuel supplies, food prices, and migrant workers, amidst the Middle East conflict.

US Intelligence: China Not Planning Taiwan Invasion by 2027, Citing Risks and Preference for Forceful Unification

U.S. intelligence agencies assess that China is not planning to invade Taiwan by 2027, citing significant risks and a preference for peaceful unification, according to the latest threat assessment.

Beijing-Tokyo Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan, US Missile System Withdrawn

Beijing and Tokyo engage in diplomatic disputes over Taiwan, leading to the withdrawal of a US missile system from Japan and heightened regional tensions.

Sanae Takaichi’s LDP Achieves Historic Landslide Victory in Japan’s Snap Election

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party achieves a historic landslide victory in a snap election, securing a supermajority and paving the way for a conservative agenda.

Japan Reels from Deadly Snowstorm: Dozens Dead, Hundreds Injured Amidst Record Snowfall

Japan is experiencing a severe winter storm with record snowfall, leading to dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. Discover the impact on infrastructure, public safety, and the rising avalanche risk.

Asia-Pacific Markets Dip Amid Trump’s Defense Sector Scrutiny and Oil Price Volatility

Asia-Pacific markets experienced a general decline on Thursday, mirroring a downturn on Wall Street. The slump was attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions and critical...

Asia-Pacific Lacrosse Championship Heats Up: Japan, Philippines, and Australia Vie for Supremacy

The 2026 Asia-Pacific Men's Lacrosse Championship is underway in Wellington, New Zealand, with national teams battling for qualification spots in the 2027 World Lacrosse...

Cambodia Extradites Alleged Crypto Scam Kingpin Chen Zhi to China Amid International Pressure

Cambodia has extradited Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, accused of orchestrating a massive transnational cryptocurrency scam network, to China. The move follows indictments and sanctions...

200 Artillery Shells Fired by North Korea Near Yeonpyeong Prompt South Korean Evacuation

Reports emerged on Friday that South Korea issued evacuation orders to the residents of Yeonpyeong Island, located near the border with North Korea, following...

China Escalates Economic Strain on Taiwan, Revoking Tariff Concessions Amidst Pre-Election Tensions

China ends tariff concessions on Taiwan's imports, citing trade violations, amid escalating tensions and upcoming Taiwanese elections

Belt and Road Forum: A Decade of Global Infrastructure Ambitions and Russian-Chinese Relations

China is set to host its third Belt and Road Forum, a significant event in President Xi Jinping's diplomatic agenda. This forum, scheduled for...

South China Sea Dispute: Unpacking the Philippine-China Maritime Standoff

The South China Sea has long been a geopolitical flashpoint, with multiple countries laying overlapping claims on its waters and islands. Among the most...

China’s Diverse Strategies for Interfering in Taiwan’s Elections

In the lead-up to Taiwan's January elections, concerns over China's interference loom large. The island nation, which has long enjoyed democratic governance, faces persistent...

Reunification Through Art: China’s Symbolic Gesture on National Day

The Chinese military recently unveiled a captivating animated short film on National Day that employed art, culture, and history as a conduit to articulate...

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