China and India's deadly Himalayan clash is a big test for Modi. And a big concern for the world.
Jun 21, 2020 11:31 am UTC| Insights & Views
`Sometime on Monday, an Indian army patrol skirmished with Chinese troops in the Galwan River Valley, high in the Himalayas. According to reports, no guns were involved, but the fight left at least 20 Indian soldiers...
Tensions rise on the Korean peninsula – and they are unlikely to recede any time soon
Jun 21, 2020 11:29 am UTC| Politics
After a period of relative quiet, North Korea again commandeered news headlines with the dramatic, if symbolic, demolition of the Inter-Korean Liaison Office in the city of Kaesong, just north of the demilitarised...
Why countries should leverage universities as a new force in global diplomacy
Jun 21, 2020 03:33 am UTC| Economy
States have long been the main actors in international relations. But they are finding it increasingly difficult to deal by themselves with multiple contemporary issues such as climate change, pandemics, terrorism and...
EU to legislate against Chinese takeovers
Jun 18, 2020 01:18 am UTC| Law
The European Union is drawing up new rules to keep Chinese and US-subsidized companies from taking over its key industries or winning public contracts. While the proposals main target is China, the new rules apply to...
Australian Foreign Minister Payne pledges continued fight against Chinese 'disinformation'
Jun 17, 2020 16:04 pm UTC| Politics
Foreign Minister Marise Payne has attacked Chinas disinformation about racism in this country and committed Australia to a more activist role in pressing for reform of multilateral institutions, including the World Health...
UK, Japan Start Trade Talks to Replace EU Deal
Jun 11, 2020 02:22 am UTC| Economy
The UK and Japan started trade talks Tuesday to replace the EU-Japan free-trade agreement that the UK will no longer benefit from at the end of 2020. Japan is the UKs fourth-largest non-EU trading partner, with trade...
South Korea to Resume WTO Complaint About Japan's Export Curb
Jun 03, 2020 13:04 pm UTC| Economy
South Korea will reopen its complaint at the World Trade Organization over Japans tightened export controls, as the latter has not shown willingness to settle the trade dispute. South Korea gave Japan until the end of...
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