U.S. to sell 34 surveillance drones to allies in South China Sea region
Summary Trump Administration has started actions on a surveillance drone sale to four of her allies in the South China Sea region. Defense Secretary Patrick …
China
China’s Xi says world hopes North Korea-U.S. talks can succeed
Summary China’s president, Xi Jinping, has complimented North Korea and Kim Jong-Un on their efforts to denuclearize. Xi Jinping has told Kim Jong-Un that …
Hong Kong police evict protesters who stormed parliament
Summary In Hong Kong, protestors occupied Parliament for a number of hours, destroying glass entryways, tagging the interior of the building with spray paint, …
As tensions mount, China stop issuing visas for mainlanders to travel to Taiwan
Summary China has decided to stop issuing visas to individuals wanting to visit Taiwan. However, there is a difference between visas to individuals and …
South Korea Retaliates Against Japan in Trade and Diplomatic Rift
Summary On Monday, South Korea removed Japan from the list of countries “entitled to preferential treatment”. The action is seen as a retaliatory measure …
China and US court ASEAN members to strengthen Indo-Pacific ties as trade war enters 2nd year
Summary As the trade war between the US and China enters a second year, both nations are trying to strengthen ties with allies and …
With Troop Buildup, China Sends a Stark Warning to Hong Kong
Summary As the situation in Hong Kong continues to escalate, China has sent a stark warning to Hong Kong by amassing large numbers of …
China Insists on Control of Religion, Dimming Hope of Imminent Vatican Deal
Summary China does not allow any foreign interference in religious affairs in their national territory, which reduces the possibility of reaching a potential agreement with …
Trump, Abe to meet as U.S.-Japan relationship shows strains over North Korea, trade
Summary Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sought a meeting with President Trump after Trump’s decision to meet with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un. Trump …
Thailand’s Kra Canal: China’s Way Around the Malacca Strait
Summary The creation of the Kra Canal in Thailand, which will permit ships to bypass the Malacca Strait, shall amplify China’s OBOR project by amplifying …