94 m. ago Trump’s Quad allies in Asia fret over tariffs as China factor complicates ties

Even as Japan, India, and Australia face US tariffs, they are also being pressured by Washington to rebalance their ties with China.

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2 h. ago Manila rejects Beijing's claim of seizing South China Sea sandbar

Manila rejects Beijing's claim of seizing South China Sea sandbar  Nikkei Asia

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9 h. ago Military spending on the rise in East Asia as China upgrades its armed forces: report

Swedish think tank says Beijing accounted for half of all defence expenditure in Asia last year.

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13 h. ago As Trump rides roughshod over trade, China is ready to pick up the pieces

China’s message of stable cooperation is resonating as Trump accelerates the birth of a post-US world with rising powers independent of US whims.

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54 h. ago Philippines urged to ‘strategically’ work with China amid US tariff tensions

It follows a call from a Chinese envoy for the Philippines and fellow Asean members to be united in safeguarding free trade.

Economics

56 h. ago Why the Philippines can’t ignore China’s Southeast Asia pivot

Beijing’s focus on regional stability and trade openness presents both challenges and opportunities that Manila can’t afford to overlook.

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56 h. ago Asian Angle | Why ignoring China’s Southeast Asia pivot could cost the Philippines

Asian Angle | Why ignoring China’s Southeast Asia pivot could cost the Philippines  South China Morning Post

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61 h. ago China showcases its neighbourhood diplomacy across Southeast Asia

President Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia highlighted China’s commitment to fostering regional harmony.

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2 d. ago Philippines orders investigation into alleged China interference in May elections

The allegations come amid confrontations and strained ties between China and US ally the Philippines over disputed areas in the South China Sea.

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4 d. ago China accused of meddling in Philippine midterm elections by ‘paying Filipinos in troll farms’

The National Security Council believes China is trying to influence May’s midterm elections via social media, targeting the Marcos government and its policies.

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4 d. ago Indonesia pledges ‘balanced’ ties between US and China, signalling careful neutrality

This impartial stance could set Jakarta up to be a good mediator between Beijing and Washington, observers say.

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4 d. ago Made in Malaysia? Trump’s China tariffs spark rise in offers to dodge US duties

Logistics firms tempt online merchants with illegal undervaluation schemes via social media.

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5 d. ago Will Japan risk its US alliance to team up with China against Trump’s tariffs?

Japan is likely to prioritise its security pact with Washington over economic alignment with Beijing, observers say.

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5 d. ago Will Malaysia face pressure from US to lean less on China during trade talks?

A high-level trade delegation from Malaysia is visiting Washington to discuss the country’s ‘neutral’ role in global supply chains.

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5 d. ago HSBC China's top wealth banker reassigned, Asia wealth head relocates to Shanghai

HSBC China's top wealth banker reassigned, Asia wealth head relocates to Shanghai  Reuters

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5 d. ago Volkswagen plans exports from China to Asia, South America, Middle East

Volkswagen plans exports from China to Asia, South America, Middle East  Reuters

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6 d. ago Air India eyes Boeing planes rejected by China as Trump’s tariff war reshapes aviation

The Tata Group-owned airline urgently needs aircraft for its recovery and plans to approach Boeing for jets intended for Chinese airlines affected by Trump’s tariffs.

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6 d. ago Amid China origin concerns, Vietnam acts to curb illegal transshipment of US

Washington has openly accused Chinese companies of using Vietnam as a transshipment hub to dodge US duties.

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6 d. ago US or China? 2 Philippine provinces show the local face of a global power struggle

US military hosts Cagayan and Palawan hold opposing views of Beijing because of their economic engagements with China, according to a study.

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6 d. ago After the fanfare, what did China’s Xi Jinping achieve on his trip to Southeast Asia?

Xi was hoping to galvanise support for a united front against US tariffs. Each country had its own response, observer says.

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