Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is exploring an opportunity to meet US President Donald Trump during her visit to the United States later this month, as Tokyo seeks to exchange views with
Brussels has begun issuing burner phones and basic laptops to senior European Commission staff travelling to the United States, over fears of potential espionage, in a move typically reserved for visits to
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Late spring is full of vitality. As China and Vietnam celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, I will soon pay a state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Comrade To
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A version of this column originally appeared in The Daily Pioneer, New Delhi, on 12 April 2025 -Editors Less than twelve hours after proudly boasting at the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)
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As European leaders attempt to strengthen ties with China amid mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs, experts are warning that the European Union’s efforts to pivot toward Beijing will ultimately fail unless they
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Since US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in February to impose a 10% tariff on all imports, the world has witnessed a confounding series of unilateral tariffs placed on both
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Ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Sri Lanka, a significant diplomatic discussion took place between Chinese officials and President Ranil Wickremesinghe, according to Mawurata News, Sinhalese-language weekly publication
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A leading Chinese economist has sounded the alarm over the safety of China’s vast overseas assets, warning that Washington’s intensifying trade measures under President Donald Trump could soon spill over into the
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The Trump administration is preparing an executive order to enable the U.S. to stockpile critical minerals sourced from the deep seabed of the Pacific Ocean, in a strategic move to reduce American
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China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) revealed on Saturday that a former employee of a military-linked research institute has been sentenced to life imprisonment for espionage, in a case that underscores growing
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The BRICS nations have issued a sharp collective response to the United States’ “reciprocal tariffs” policy, condemning it as a serious threat to global economic stability and a violation of international trade
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