The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) entered into force in the Philippines on Friday, signifying that the pact is now effective for all 15 members, a new stage of full implementation for the free trade area with the largest population, largest economic and trade volume in the world. Experts said the open and inclusive pact […]
Authorities in the city of Bijie, Southwest China’s Guizhou Province on Thursday announced that two local officials were put under administrative detention and expelled from their posts for attacking a journalist. An investigation found that an investigative journalist, surnamed Li, who works with a media outlet based in Wuhan, Central China’s Hubei Province, was beaten […]
In anticipation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Washington, the United States has intensified its efforts to court India. The US ambassador to India has praised the relationship between the two countries, referring to India as “one of Washington’s closest allies.” The ambassador also emphasized the importance of deepening defense cooperation and […]
Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu visited Singapore and held a meeting with Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen on Thursday, prior to the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue. The focus of the discussion was to establish a hotline between the two countries, aimed at strengthening mutual understanding, trust, and enhancing defense cooperation between ASEAN and China. […]
