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POLITICSAug 21Japan faces ‘nightmare scenario’ as it struggles to defend ICC judgeJapan has spent years casting the International Criminal Court as a pillar of the rules-based order. This week, its closest ally sanctioned the Japanese judge who leads it. The move has left Tokyo in an uncomfortable bind: defend Tomoko Akane, the Japanese president of The Hague-based court, and risk antagonising US leader Donald Trump, or temper its criticism and appear weak in the face of an attack on an institution central to Japan’s rule-of-law diplomacy. Washington’s sanctions, announced on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 20Giro en el conflicto de las visas y China entre la Embajada de EE.UU. y la cooperativa de Neuquén: negocian un posible acuerdoCALF inició un plan de modernización y se acercó a Huawei, lo que generó la amenaza de Lamelas de revocar las visas a los directivos.Tras la escalada ahora mantienen reuniones para acercar posiciones.Clarín
POLITICSAug 20US designates academic Min Zin as wrongfully detained in ChinaThe US State Department said on Thursday that it had determined after a detailed investigation that Min Zin, an American political analyst of Chinese descent detained by Beijing last month, was being improperly held. That formal designation shifts the case from a State Department consular issue to one handled by its presidential office dealing with hostage affairs. Thursday’s terse statement, which said the decision was made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, adds another irritant to the fraught...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 20Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the priceUS military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.BBC World
POLITICSAug 20As China shows, liberal capitalism is not the only pathMuch of the Western debate about China begins with a category error. “Communism” is often treated as synonymous with a monolithic command economy, limited private enterprise and bureaucratic control over every commercial decision. Modern China does not fit that model. It is better understood as a mixed, state-led system in which private enterprise, foreign investment and fiercely competitive markets coexist alongside public ownership and state control in strategic sectors. This is more than...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 20New Peru government vows to apply Hong Kong trade deal, but is silent on mainland ChinaPeru’s new government has pledged to bring its free-trade agreement with Hong Kong into force this year as part of an effort to position the country as a commercial bridge between South America and the Asia-Pacific, even as its first comprehensive policy programme made no direct mention of mainland China or the Chinese-operated Chancay megaport. Prime Minister Luis Galarreta told lawmakers on Thursday that commercial openness would remain a state policy under Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori’s...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 20Hundreds of Tibetans protest China’s ethnic unity law by shaving headsA protest organised by hundreds of Tibetans in New Delhi led many exiles to shave their heads.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 20SC Senate candidate Darline Graham slammed over Taiwan debate gaffeSouth Carolina Senate candidate Darline Graham is facing criticism following a gaffe made during a debate regarding Taiwan. This incident highlights a political misstep that could impact her campaign.foxnews.com · United States
POLITICSAug 20US urges China to back its ‘most crushing economic operation’ against IranUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday urged China to join Washington’s latest efforts to economically pressure and isolate Iran after negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the six-month conflict collapsed. “Keep in mind, the Chinese get 50 per cent of their energy from the Gulf. So, it would do them a big service to get with the programme,” Bessent told CNBC when asked whether the new economic sanctions would include China. Bessent also said that “many conversations are...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 20Close alignment on India MAHASAGAR , Japan FOIP more important than ever before : Rajnath Singhindiagazette.com · India
POLITICSAug 20Why North Korea is ‘keeping the door open for dialogue’ with TrumpAt first glance, Kim Yo-jong’s latest message to Washington looked like a rebuff to US President Donald Trump’s insistence that he would meet her brother Kim Jong-un later this year. But analysts said the North Korean leader’s powerful sister stopped well short of shutting down Trump’s outreach, using a carefully worded statement to leave room for renewed summit diplomacy while making clear that Pyongyang intended to set the terms for any return to dialogue. In her statement, released by North...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 20German spy agency opens helpline for those exiled from Russia , ChinaA German spy agency has launched a helpline for individuals exiled from Russia and China. This initiative suggests support for political exiles from specific countries.al-monitor.com · Israel
POLITICSAug 20COMMENT | Anwar Taiwan remarks need to be seen in their proper contextThis article provides commentary on remarks made by Anwar regarding Taiwan, emphasizing the need to interpret them within their correct context. It addresses diplomatic statements concerning a geopolitically sensitive region.malaysiakini.com · Malaysia
POLITICSAug 20Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayersHundreds of Tibetan exiles gathered in New Delhi on Thursday, 20 August, to protest against China’s new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.Africanews [en]
POLITICSAug 20Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayersHundreds of Tibetan exiles gathered in New Delhi on Thursday, 20 August, to protest against China’s new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 20Trump says hell meet Kim Jong - un before year end , says Pyongyang has 57 nukesFormer President Trump has stated he will meet with Kim Jong-un before the year's end and claimed Pyongyang possesses 57 nuclear weapons. This highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts and concerns regarding nuclear proliferation.english.hani.co.kr · South Korea
POLITICSAug 20In Seoul meeting with Wang Yi, South Korean president voices hope for closer China tiesChina’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on South Korea on Thursday to exercise “genuine strategic autonomy”, and urged Seoul to develop ties with Beijing and Washington in parallel, rather than taking sides in major-power rivalries. According to a statement by the Chinese foreign ministry, Wang told South Korean national security adviser Wi Sung-lac that Beijing hoped Seoul would “achieve strategic autonomy, refrain from bloc confrontation or taking sides, and develop relations with major powers...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 20China Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prisonThe founder of China Evergrande has been sentenced to life in prison. This marks a major legal outcome for a prominent figure in the country's real estate crisis.sconeadvocate.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 20Trump says he wasnt happy when South Korea declined to help US with HormuzTrump expressed unhappiness regarding South Korea's past decision not to assist the US with the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting on international diplomacy.news.webindia123.com · India
POLITICSAug 20Lee backs Trump N . Korea outreach , even if it means cutting allied drillsLee supports former President Trump's diplomatic engagement with North Korea, even if it entails reducing allied military exercises. This reflects a notable stance on international policy and military strategy.koreaherald.com · South Korea
POLITICSAug 20China nefariously spreads its all - pervasive influenceAn article suggests that China is expanding its pervasive influence in a negative manner. This reflects a critical view on China's geopolitical activities.shanghaisun.com · China
POLITICSAug 20Iran , China and Turkey rank as IEA top three diplomatic partners since 2021 | Ariana NewsIran, China, and Turkey are identified as the top three diplomatic partners of the IEA since 2021. This indicates significant international relations involving these countries.ariananews.af · Afghanistan
POLITICSAug 20South Korean president stresses US alliance after Trump orderThe South Korean president emphasized the alliance with the United States following an order from former President Trump. This statement underscores the importance of bilateral relations amidst US policy changes.dallassun.com · United States
POLITICSAug 20Trump plans meeting with North Korea Kim Jong Un : I get along with him Trump plans a meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, expressing a belief in their rapport. This signifies a high-stakes diplomatic effort concerning a key international relationship.wtxl.com · United States
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