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POLITICSAug 28Engaging China | The Shillong TimesThis article discusses the topic of engaging with China. It provides insights into international relations and diplomatic strategies concerning the country.theshillongtimes.com · India
POLITICSAug 28South Korea backs Trump’s North Korea outreach, but warns against being sidelinedSouth Korea supports US President Donald Trump’s efforts to resume dialogue with North Korea, ‌but aims to ensure its security posture is not weakened and that Seoul is not sidelined, according to South Korea’s national security adviser. Seoul believed the resumption of talks between the US and North Korea should focus on progress on the North Korean nuclear weapons issue and must not undermine the country’s security readiness, Wi Sung-lac told reporters on Friday. “One point to keep in mind is...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28US visa interviews on hold; China slams fresh sanctions over Iran: SCMP’s 7 highlightsWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The path to America is narrowing. Here’s what that means for legal immigrants US green card interviews are on hold worldwide, student and work visas are subject to new restrictions, and citizenship is under fresh scrutiny. The SCMP...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruptionThousands of Indonesians demand harsher penalties for corruption during protests outside parliament in Jakarta.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 28How Washington Can Credibly Counter China in the PacificIt’s going to take more than showing up.Foreign Policy
POLITICSAug 28Is China’s ‘wise camel’ the winner from the US-Iran war?Beijing has threatened to retaliate with ‘all necessary measures’ if the US hits it with sanctionsFinancial Times
POLITICSAug 28Kanagawa Prefectural Police establish 'Deputy Chief' post to strengthen crisis management after successive scandalsAsahi Shimbun
POLITICSAug 28National Police Agency to establish Foreign Affairs Intelligence Bureau, separated from Security Bureau, to strengthen response to espionageAsahi Shimbun
POLITICSAug 28Iran expert on China’s balancing act amid conflict with US and IsraelTrita Parsi is co-founder and executive vice-president of the Quincy Institute, a Washington-based think tank. He is an expert on US-Iranian relations, Iranian foreign policy and the geopolitics of the Middle East. He has written four books on US foreign policy in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Iran and Israel. Born in Iran, Parsi moved to Sweden with his family as a child and then to the United States as an adult. SCMP Plus readers get early access to articles in the Open Questions...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28China aspiration for multipolar world explainedChina's ambition for a multipolar world is explained, outlining its vision for global power distribution. This sheds light on a major geopolitical strategy impacting international relations.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
POLITICSAug 28 America 100 - year War : Author warns nation could lose to modern guise of communism – World Tribune : U . S . Politics and Culture , Geostrategy , China , North Korea , Corporate Watch , Media WatchAn author is warning that the United States could be defeated by a contemporary form of communism, likening the situation to a "100-year war." This raises concerns about geopolitical strategy and national security.worldtribune.com · United States
POLITICSAug 28Trump ratchets up rhetoric against Beijing as U . S .- China officials meet for Xi Washington visitFormer President Trump has intensified his critical statements against Beijing as U.S. and Chinese officials gather for a visit by Xi Jinping to Washington. This occurs amidst ongoing high-level discussions between the two nations.cnbc.com · United States
POLITICSAug 28Xi’s crusade against corruption has gone well beyond economic crimeThe South China Morning Post has launched a major data project diving into President Xi Jinping’s signature anti-graft campaign. In the fourth part of an accompanying series, Yuanyue Dang and William Zheng delve into the broader reach of the campaign. While economic crimes are often seen as the target of President Xi Jinping’s crusade against corruption, the campaign has become much wider. Thirteen years since it began, it is now increasingly about how officials use their power, whether they toe...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28Thirty years of advancing equal opportunity[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Thirty years after Hong Kong established a statutory body to combat discrimination, equal opportunity has become increasingly embedded in laws, workplaces and community. As the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) marks its 30th anniversary this year, its record offers much to reflect on, but the work is far from finished considering the challenges brought by changing social needs. Following the enactment of the Sex...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28Trump ratchets up rhetoric against Beijing as U.S.-China officials meet for Xi's Washington visitU.S. and Chinese officials met in Beijing this week, despite the White House's tough talk on China.CNBC
POLITICSAug 28US base dispute hangs over Japan’s Okinawa governor electionOkinawa’s governor election next month is set to be a major test of whether Japan’s ruling party can win over voters from a prefecture that has long opposed its security agenda and the heavy US military presence on its islands. A victory by Genta Koja, the Liberal Democratic Party-backed candidate, would likely help smooth ties between Okinawa and Tokyo and weaken resistance against the planned relocation of the US Marine Corps’ Futenma base within the prefecture, according to analysts. Such an...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28Rebuild the fragmented Okinawan society with the gubernatorial election – Interview with a promising historianAsahi Shimbun
POLITICSAug 27Why Southeast Asia isn’t buying the US’ offer of ‘flexible realism’In arguably his most important foreign trip, Elbridge Colby, US undersecretary for defence policy, visited key Southeast Asian capitals this month. In a speech in Manila, the Pentagon policy chief extolled America’s “flexible realism”, which he said serves “the practical, concrete interests of regular Americans” and echoes Southeast Asian nations’ commitment to “pragmatism, an openness to dialogue, respect for counterparts, proud nationalism, and a focus on economic prosperity”. Amid the United...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 27Jairam Ramesh questions conflicting remarks on Pakistan-China cooperation during Operation SindoorIs Modi government trying to capitulate to China, asks Congress leaderThe Hindu
POLITICSAug 27The US is facing pushback from China , Iran , and CanadaThe United States is reportedly facing resistance and pushback from China, Iran, and Canada. This indicates various international diplomatic challenges for the US.csmonitor.com · United States
POLITICSAug 27Why North Korea Doesn’t Want to Meet With TrumpKim Jong Un is done talking about denuclearization.Foreign Policy
POLITICSAug 27India, China open door to clarifying LAC perceptionsAn eight-point outcome document released on Wednesday says the two sides ‘discussed ways to improve understanding of LAC in appropriate areas, for better border management’The Hindu
POLITICSAug 27Trump Keeps Stabbing Japan in the BackTokyo doesn’t have a playbook for a supposed ally this unreliable.Foreign Policy
POLITICSAug 27Restrictions a disservice to US interests : China Daily editorialAn editorial from China Daily argues that restrictions are detrimental to United States interests. This piece reflects Chinese media's perspective on international policy and bilateral relations.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China