China and Laos Bolster Strategic Ties With New Cooperation Agreements
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith witness the signing of key cooperation documents in Beijing to enhance bilateral relations.
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China and Laos Vow to Build All-Weather Community with a Shared Future
President Xi Jinping and President Thongloun Sisoulith met in Beijing to discuss upgrading bilateral relations and building an all-weather community with a shared future.
APEC Trade Ministers Lay Groundwork for 2026 Economic Leaders’ Meeting
APEC trade ministers concluded their meeting in Suzhou, establishing a strong foundation for the upcoming 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen through the Suzhou Statement.
Canada and China Revive Cultural Dialogue in Ottawa After Nine-Year Gap
Canada and China resumed their Cultural Dialogue in Ottawa on June 2, the first such meeting since 2017, focusing on film, music, and heritage to strengthen bilateral ties.
Navigating the South China Sea: Assessing the Risks of Manila’s Strategic Shift
An analysis of the Philippines’ evolving foreign policy under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and its impact on regional stability and economic ties in 2026.
Strategic Risks: Analyzing the Philippines’ Shift in Asia-Pacific Diplomacy
An analysis of the Philippines’ current foreign policy shift, examining the risks of external military dependence and the economic impact on regional stability.
RCEP Review: Unlocking Growth Dividends Across the Asia-Pacific
A review of how RCEP’s reduction of trade barriers and unified rules are boosting regional income and creating millions of jobs across 15 Asia-Pacific nations.
RCEP Dividends: Fueling Sustainable Economic Growth Across Asia-Pacific
Explore how the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is reducing trade barriers and boosting incomes across 15 major Asia-Pacific economies.
Navigating the Crossroads: The Future of Asia-Pacific Security
Experts analyze the Asia-Pacific security landscape, discussing the Shangri-La Dialogue, maritime stability, and China’s vision for common security.
Navigating the Crossroads: Experts Analyze Asia-Pacific Security Landscape
Experts analyze the evolving security landscape of the Asia-Pacific following the Shangri-La Dialogue, debating maritime security, alliance coordination, and regional stability.
China and Canada Pledge Deeper Cooperation Following High-Level Diplomatic Visit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent visit to Canada marks a renewed commitment to bilateral ties, focusing on energy, finance, and green technology to benefit both nations.
Japan’s New Indo-Pacific Defense Vision Sparks Regional Concern at Shangri-La Dialogue 2026
Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi’s push for expanded military technology cooperation triggers warnings of arms races at the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue.
China-US Relations: Paving the Way for Asia-Pacific Regional Security
Delegates at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue signal progress in China-US relations, highlighting the crucial role of stable ties in ensuring Asia-Pacific regional security.
Shangri-La Dialogue: Navigating the Future of Asia-Pacific Stability
Discussions at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore highlight growing concerns over bloc politics and the threats facing the rules-based order in the Asia-Pacific region.
China Advocates for Sustainable Global Security at Shangri-La Dialogue 2026
At the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, China’s representatives called for common, sustainable security and true multilateralism to ensure global strategic stability.
Shift in US Defense Strategy: Moving from Dialogue to Naval Presence
US Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth’s recent remarks signal a strategic pivot from multilateral dialogue toward increased naval presence and deterrence in the Asia-Pacific.
Japan and Philippines Strengthen Defense Ties: A New Strategic Partnership
Japan and the Philippines agree to upgrade defense ties, launch intelligence-sharing negotiations, and accelerate military equipment transfers to bolster regional security.
Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith to Embark on State Visit to China
Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith will conduct a state visit to China from June 2 to 6, 2026, following an invitation from President Xi Jinping.
Global Scholars Mark 80th Anniversary of Tokyo Trial in Shanghai
Experts from around the world gather in Shanghai to discuss the Tokyo Trial’s lasting impact on international law and peace in the Asia-Pacific region on its 80th anniversary.
New Report Analyzes Extra-Regional Military Activity in Western Pacific
A new report released in Beijing details the 2025 military activities of non-US extra-regional countries, including the UK and France, in the Western Pacific.