Asia

  • Jun 24, 2014
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Manila gives lie to China's 'Japan threat' claim

Philippine President Benigno Aquino met Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo today.

Asia
  • Jun 11, 2014
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US-Asia security ties deepen, as trade agenda stalls

A flotilla of Chinese military ships today left port to take part in naval exercises hosted by...

Asia
  • Jun 6, 2014
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Chinese military spending strengthens US Asian 'pivot'

The Pentagon yesterday released its annual report to Congress on China's military.

Asia
  • Jun 2, 2014
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Heated statements inflame Asia maritime tensions

Statements by senior Chinese, Japanese and US leaders highlighted regional tensions in addresses...

Asia
  • May 14, 2014
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Oil and gas will fuel South China Sea tensions

On May 2, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) positioned its deep-water rig in waters...

Asia
  • May 7, 2014
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South China Sea clashes risk serious escalation

Chinese vessels rammed Vietnamese ships today, Hanoi said, in a disputed area of the South China...

Asia
  • Apr 25, 2014
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Intellectual property may delay US-Asia trade deal

President Barack Obama will visit Malaysia tomorrow and seek to address outstanding issues in the...

Asia
  • Apr 24, 2014
  • 1 min read

US 'pivot' to Asia will be a slow-moving shift

Asia