Asia Pacific Focus

Joe Biden and Moon Jae-in pledged to boost US-South Korean relations

On Thursday, South Korea's Moon Jae-in and the US President Joe Biden on a telephone call discussed strengthening the United… Read More

February 5, 2021

The US reviews assistance to Myanmar following a military coup

Myanmar’s democratic political system and asked for the review of US assistance to the country, following the arrest of civilian… Read More

February 3, 2021

West tightens grip on China over the crackdown in Hong Kong

Western countries have condemned China's actions against the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong  China has been facing massive criticism over… Read More

February 2, 2021

A military coup in Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi detained as military seizes power, Now What?

Monday early morning Myanmar woke up to detaining of its civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and senior leaders by… Read More

February 1, 2021

Australia decides to continue patrolling the South China Sea

Australia is standing by strong with its close ally Taiwan after Beijing warned Taiwan of “war” over its independence declaration.… Read More

January 30, 2021

NZ’s trade minister advises Australia to show more respect while dealing with China

Australia’s senior government officials are fumed after New Zealand's Trade Minister Damien O'Connor suggested Australia show more respect to China… Read More

January 28, 2021

South Korea eyes peace with the North in partnership with the US

As Biden takes office, South Korea's Moon seeks to renew North Korea-US talks for inter-Korea peace The US-South Korea alliance… Read More

January 27, 2021

Biden’s ‘Buy America’ policy affects US trade ties, Beijing hints at the possibility of new Cold War

On Monday, US president Joe Biden signed a new executive order to focus on enhancing the US manufacturing and industrial… Read More

January 26, 2021

Vietnam to get a new leadership as CPV Congress kicks off

Community Party of Vietnam has begun the 13th National Congress to finalise its new leadership Vietnam's ruling Communist Party has… Read More

January 25, 2021

EU-China agreement invites criticism for its hasty giveaway and overlooking Beijing’s human rights record

Members of European Parliament MEPs criticized the EU-China Comprehensive Investment Agreement (CIA) and the hurried manner in which it got… Read More

January 22, 2021

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