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Diplomacy

Diplomacy
Latest news, features and analysis on global diplomatic relations, with a focus on China’s international ties – especially with the US, its Asian neighbours and the European Union.
Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Indian Hindus take part in a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Mumbai on December 2, 2024, amid the unrest in Bangladesh after the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. Photo: AFP
Bangladesh

Bangladesh misses chance to ease tensions with India over Hindu priest’s case

Dhaka has filed an appeal against a court order granting bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested last year over a flag incident.

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Vietnam

50 years since the war ended, US-Vietnam ties show signs of strain again

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Donald Trump

Mexico’s mega-port defies Trump tariffs with 11% gain in first 3 months of 2025

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Ukraine war

US prepares new Russia sanctions as Trump hardens stance on Putin

The targets include banking and energy firms after the Russian leader kept rejecting the US president’s calls for a ceasefire.

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A self-propelled howitzer fires towards Russian troops at a position in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region on April 24. Photo: Reuters
Pacific nations

Pacific island nations see a US pullback – will China step up?

The Pacific Islands Forum wants answers from Washington over its unmet financial pledges to the region, including US$200 million in funding.

US-China trade war

For US-China trade stand-off to ease, negotiators must be agreed upon: analysts

As Washington is said to favour Trump dealing directly with Xi and Beijing rejects the idea as too risky, possible envoys are being explored.

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Canada

Canada’s PM Carney to visit Trump at White House on Tuesday

Carney has emphasised Canada’s oldest allies, Britain and France, since becoming PM, and that its close friendship with the US has ended.

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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives to his first press conference since forming government in Ottawa, on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Cambodia

Cambodia widens access to China-funded Ream base to parry ‘lingering suspicion’

Recent visits by ships from Vietnam, Russia and Japan at Ream are aimed at deflecting views of China’s ‘preferential access’, analysts say.

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India

Vance says US hopes India avoids wider conflict with Pakistan

The US vice-president urged Islamabad to cooperate with New Delhi in punishing militants operating in its territory.

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Japan

Japan says its US$1 trillion in US Treasuries could be leverage in trade talks

A huge US Treasury sell-off in April was reportedly one factor that led Trump to announce a 90-day pause on his ‘reciprocal’ tariff plan.

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Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato speaks during an interview in Tokyo in April. Photo: Reuters
Apple

Apple expects US$900 million tariff hit as it shifts US iPhone supply to India

Vietnam will be the country of origin for most iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and AirPod products sold in the US, CEO Tim Cook says.

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Apple warned of added costs and supply chain disruptions as a result of US tariffs. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

New CIA videos seek to lure Chinese officials to leak secrets to US

The US spy agency is confident the clips are penetrating the ‘Great Firewall’ and reaching their intended audience.

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Middle East

As nuclear talks stall, Trump threatens sanctions on anyone who buys Iran oil

Such a move could escalate tensions with China – Iran’s leading customer – when ties are already strained over tariffs.

Ukraine war

US says Ukraine minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia

Zelensky says the agreement is ‘the first result of the Vatican meeting’ between him and the US president.

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (right) meets with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of Pope Francis’s funeral at St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in April. Photo: Telegram/ermaka2022 via AFP
US-China relations

Editorial | Xi answers trade war with hi-tech strategy to fuel development

Shanghai visit by President Xi Jinping leaves no doubt that way forward for China is via technological self-reliance and closer ties with Global South.

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits an AI product experience store at the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center, a large-model incubator home to over 100 enterprises, in Shanghai on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

‘Signalgate’ China hawk ousted as US national security adviser

Mike Waltz leaving job to become new US ambassador to the United Nations as top diplomat Marco Rubio takes over NSC role in interim.

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China-Asean relations

China’s PLA marches for first time at Vietnam’s fall of Saigon parade

Debut by honour guard in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday a symbolic show of ‘brotherhood’, state media says, as thousands watch victory celebration.

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Malaysia

Letters | Malaysia’s engagement with Myanmar is a smart move for Asean

Readers discuss Anwar’s leadership on Myanmar’s civil war, and the future of Hong Kong’s dollar peg.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press confrence in Bangkok on April 18, after holding talks with Myanmar’s junta chief. Photo: Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia/AFP
Japan

Japan’s Southeast Asia diplomacy ramps up as Ishiba courts Hanoi and Manila

Ishiba’s visits follow Chinese President Xi Jinping’s own tour of the region, reflecting a broader competition for influence.

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India

US tells India and Pakistan to tone down tensions, avoid military clash

US Secretary of State Rubio asked both sides to ‘maintain peace’ in South Asia and told Pakistani leader Sharif to condemn the attack.

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Donald Trump

No China talks under way, Trump trade chief says, but other deals are close

Trump administration is focused on ‘targeted’ deals, US trade representative says.

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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer arrives at the US Capitol on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

US and Ukraine sign ‘historic’ minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv

Deal is expected to give US access to Ukraine’s vast critical minerals, following months of negotiations and frayed ties.

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US President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in February. File photo: AP
China-Philippines relations

Beijing sees Philippine interaction with Taiwan as a ‘dangerous step’: analyst

Beijing summons Manila’s envoy Jaime FlorCruz for ‘solemn representations’ regarding island.

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US-China relations

Trump says US kids may get ‘2 dolls instead of 30’, but China will suffer more

The comments come amid news of the US economy shrinking, which the president says ‘has nothing to do’ with his tariffs.

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Donald Trump

Trump says Canada PM Mark Carney to visit ‘within the next week’

The Liberal Party leader won Monday’s election after vowing to stand up to the US president’s threats to annex his country.

Canadian PM Mark Carney arrives at the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

Japan lawmakers warn US tariffs threaten security as China looms

Donald Trump’s policy called a national security challenge as trade negotiations continue between Tokyo and Washington.

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A woman walks in front of a screen displaying Japan’s Nikkei share average inside a building in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday. US tariffs have hit the country’s economy hard. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

China lifts sanctions on EU lawmakers amid transatlantic strains

The move had been telegraphed by a series of meetings between European Parliament president and China’s ambassador to the EU.

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Middle East

Iran hangs man as ‘high ranking’ Israeli spy after trial

Mohsen Langarneshin was implicated in the killing of Guards colonel Sayyad Khodaei, who was gunned down in May 2022.

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