World Jan 11 Taiwan’s leader reelected as voters back tough China stance Tsai Ing-wen was reelected as Taiwan's president by a landslide Saturday in a victory that signaled strong support for her tough stance against China among voters determined to defend their democratic way of life.
World Jan 10 Taiwan president urges voters to turn out to the polls in Saturday’s election Taiwan elections are lively events that generally revolve around economic, public welfare and social justice issues, though China's threat to annex the self-governing island by force always looms large in the background.
World Nov 22 Xi says Beijing wants trade deal, but willing to ‘fight back’ “As we always said we don’t want to start the trade war, but we are not afraid,” Xi said.
World Oct 30 Trump skips annual summit of Southeast Asian nations President Donald Trump's decision to send the national security adviser and commerce secretary to ASEAN in his place will widely be viewed in the region as a snub.
World Jun 28 G-20 leaders clash over values, face calls to protect growth China has often sought support for defending global trade agreements against Trump's "America First" stance in gatherings like the G-20.
World Jun 16 Massive protests draw apology from Hong Kong leadership Chief Executive Carrie Lam suspended her effort to force the passing of an extradition bill, which would allow some suspects to be sent for trial in mainland China. But the move did not appease Hong Kong residents, who gathered well…
World Jun 15 Hong Kong leader delays unpopular bill; activists want more Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam sought to quell public anger Saturday by shelving an unpopular extradition bill that has highlighted apprehension about relations with mainland China, but opponents of the measure said it was not enough.
Politics Jun 08 With Mexico deal done, US urges China to resume trade talks President Trump called off plans Friday to impose a 5% tax on Mexican exports, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, speaking to reporters Saturday in Fukuoka on the sidelines of a meeting of financial leaders of the Group of 20 major…
World Jul 24 Hundreds missing in Laos after hydroelectric dam collapses The official Lao news agency KPL said the Xepian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam in Attapeu province collapsed Monday evening, releasing cascades of water that swept away houses, flooded villages and made more than 6,600 people homeless.