Diplomacy – Page 19 – Asia Times

Guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur is seen in the South China Sea, where the US and allies have been conducting freedom of navigation exercises after China's controversial occupation of many disputed islets. Photo: US Navy via Reuters.

Beijing, China, European Union, France, Germany, Japan, Northeast Asia, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

China investments make UK think twice about South China Sea

by Emanuele Scimia December 13, 2016February 18, 2020

US President elect Donald Trump greets supporters at election night rally in Manhattan, New York, US, November 9, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Beijing, China, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea, Taiwan

Trump casts doubt on continued ‘one China’ policy

by Reuters December 12, 2016February 18, 2020

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani is viewed as a pragmatist. Photo: Reuters/Eduardo Munoz

Beijing, China, European Union, Germany, India, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, World

Will the Iran issue widen the US-EU rift?

by Christina Lin December 12, 2016December 11, 2016

US President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a "Thank You USA" tour rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan. December 9, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Mike Segar

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, Indonesia, Japan, Northeast Asia, Oceania, South Asia, Taiwan, Vietnam, World

Trump’s Taiwan call just step one of a new Asian strategy

by Harry J Kazianis December 10, 2016February 18, 2020

US president-elect Donald Trump yells to members of the media from the steps of the main clubhouse at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, November 19, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Mike Segar

Beijing, China, Taiwan, World

Trump’s Taiwan call: Tempest in a teapot?

by John J. Metzler December 7, 2016

US President-elect Donald Trump

AT Finance, Beijing, Brunei, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam

Trump taunts China after Taiwanese phone call

by Reuters December 5, 2016February 18, 2020

Taiwan doesn't want to be seen as a currency manipulator in the eyes of President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters/Carlo Allegri

China, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Shanghai, Taiwan, World

Trump in the Taiwan China shop

by Peter Lee December 4, 2016December 4, 2016

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen speaks on the phone with US President-elect Donald Trump at her office in Taipei, Taiwan. Photo: Reuters/Taiwan Presidential Office handout

Afghanistan, China, Hong Kong, Pakistan, South Asia, Taiwan

China blames Taiwan for president’s ‘petty’ phone call with Trump

by Reuters December 3, 2016February 18, 2020

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets US President-elect Donald Trump in late 2016 as son-in-law Jared Kushner and daughter Ivanka look on. Photo: AFP

AT Finance, China, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, World

Worry not: the US-Japan alliance is safe in Trump’s hands

by Harry J Kazianis December 2, 2016February 18, 2020

A supporter holds a flag depicting Turkish President Erdogan during a pro-government rally in Ankara. Photo: Reuters, Baz Ratner

Afghanistan, China, European Union, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

It’s time the US started listening to Turkey

by Spengler December 2, 2016December 2, 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Photo: AFP/Aamir Qureshi

India, Pakistan, South Asia

Trump offers to help Pakistan, calls Sharif a ‘terrific guy’

by Reuters December 1, 2016February 18, 2020

The Philippines is declaring part of the disputed Scarborough Shoal a marine sanctuary off-limits to all fishermenPhoto: Reuters/Erik De Castro

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Philippines, South Asia

Duterte claims China backing for face saving fishing ban

by Reuters November 21, 2016February 18, 2020

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks in Prague on November 11, 2016.Photo: AFP/Michal Cizek

Beijing, China, European Union, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Shanghai, Syria, Turkey, World

Iran keeps an open mind on Trump, remarks reveal

by M.K. Bhadrakumar November 17, 2016February 18, 2020

Donald Trump gets a thumbs up from US consumers

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Egypt, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Philippines, South Asia, South Korea, World

China watchers expect Beijing to test Trump early on

by Bill Gertz November 16, 2016February 18, 2020

The Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Waller (SSG 75), a Collins-class diesel-electric submarine, is seen in Sydney Harbour. Photo: AFP

Australia, China, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, South Korea, World

Australia vexed over future of its security alliance with US

by John Power November 16, 2016February 18, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke on economic reforms Monday. Photo: Reuters, Toby Melville

Xi tells Trump Sino-US cooperation is the only choice

by Reuters November 14, 2016February 18, 2020

Then US President Barack Obama stands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on September 25, 2015. Photo: Reuters / Kevin Lamarque

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, India, Iraq, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Taiwan, Vietnam, World

Why the United States is so hostile towards China

by Shiying Cheng November 9, 2016November 8, 2016

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during his meeting with mukhtars at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey. Photo: Yasin Bulbul/Presidential Palace/ handout via Reuters

Beijing, China, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Turkey, World

China and Turkey rev up efforts to strengthen ties

by Altay Atli November 8, 2016

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, November 7, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Adnan Abidi

Australia, China, European Union, India, Oceania, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

UK wants to deepen India trade ties before Brexit

by Reuters November 7, 2016February 18, 2020

Ignacio Sanchez Amor, a leader of the OSCE Short Term Observers, smiles during a news conference after the parliamentary election in Tbilisi, Georgia, October 9, 2016. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili.

Beijing, China, European Union, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Move over NATO; OSCE is a better platform to engage China

by Christina Lin November 7, 2016

Members of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Forces' infantry unit stand to attention. Photo: Reuters/Kim Kyung-hoon

Australia, China, Japan, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Russia, South Asia, World

Japan and Russia subject each other to shock therapy

by M.K. Bhadrakumar November 5, 2016

Under Prime Minister Theresa May, the UK has been active in pursuing bilateral trade agreements in the run-up to its exit from the EU. Photo: Reuters, Kirsty Wigglesworth

European Union, France, India, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

UK visa rule changes cast shadow on May’s India visit

by Asia Times staff November 5, 2016February 18, 2020

Sigmar Gabriel shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang ahead of a meeting at the Great Hall on Tuesday. Photo: REUTERS/Wu Hong/Pool

Beijing, Chengdu, China, Germany, World

German deputy, in China, urges release of rights lawyers

by Reuters November 3, 2016February 18, 2020

Kuomintang (KMT), chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu during a visit to Beijing in 2016. Photo: Reuters/Stringer

Beijing, China, Taiwan

Xi Jinping meets Taiwanese opposition leader in Beijing

by Agence France-Presse November 1, 2016February 18, 2020

Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak inspects honor guards during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, November 1, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Jason Lee

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Asia

Defense deal on cards as Malaysia PM leans toward China

by Agence France-Presse November 1, 2016February 18, 2020

Yazidi women enslaved by Islamic State have been moved to Syria. Photo: CNN

AT Finance, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, Vietnam, World

Why diplomacy is failing in Syria

by Manish Rai November 1, 2016October 31, 2016

Malaysia is expected to sign a deal for two Littoral class patrol ships when Prime Minister Najib Razak visits China next week. Photo: Reuters

AT Finance, Beijing, Brunei, China, Germany, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, World

Malaysia to buy navy vessels from China in blow to US

by Reuters October 29, 2016February 18, 2020

People duck as gunshots are fired from inside the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai November 27, 2008. Photo: Reuters/Punit Paranjpe

India, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia

Pakistan spy was gathering info for ‘possible terror strike’

by Asia Times staff October 29, 2016February 18, 2020

Plain-clothes policemen present two Indian men who are accused of spying for Pakistan, in New Delhi. Photo: Reuters

China, India, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Why Indian and Pakistani spies face hard times

by M.K. Bhadrakumar October 28, 2016October 28, 2016

India is a big market for Chinese products such as lighting and electric fittings

Beijing, China, India, Pakistan, South Asia

Boycott of Chinese goods will hurt India, says Beijing

by Asia Times staff October 28, 2016February 18, 2020

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