SE Asian nations are not US pawns
3 years, 4 months ago

SE Asian nations are not US pawns

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Editor's Note: US Vice-President Kamala Harris' ongoing visit to Southeast Asia is apparently aimed at boosting the US' relations and security cooperation with the region's countries. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily: US Vice-President Kamala Harris' visits to Singapore and Vietnam from Sunday to Thursday, following the visits of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in July and Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman in May, is aimed at deepening ties with the Asia-Pacific region, especially with Southeast Asian nations, for strategic reasons. As for Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during his talks, via video link, with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, he said the US rejects China's "unlawful" maritime claims in the South China Sea and stands with Southeast Asian countries facing Chinese "coercion". Earlier, talking about Harris's visit to Southeast Asia, a White House spokesperson said the vice-president will "focus on defending the international rules-based order, in particular in the South China Sea". Third, Southeast Asian countries do not want to choose sides between China and the US or help the US to contain China's rise, because by doing so they will hurt their own interests.

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South China Sea: Ahead of Trump 2.0, alliances forge a wall against China
1 month, 1 week ago

South China Sea: Ahead of Trump 2.0, alliances forge a wall against China

Firstpost  

The US and its allies are working together to stand up to China’s actions in the South China Sea The South China Sea remains a major area of geopolitical tension, as China faces mounting pressure from the US and its Indo-Pacific allies. As the Biden administration continues to bolster security and defence cooperation across the region, it is evident that …

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations

Associated Press  

VIENTIANE, Laos — Southeast Asian defense chiefs met Thursday with their counterparts from China, the United States and other nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing’s increasingly assertive stance in its claim to most of the South China Sea is leading to more confrontations. The U.S. and China have been working to improve frayed military-to-military communications and …

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations

The Independent  

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Exploring the correct way for two major countries to get along
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Exploring the correct way for two major countries to get along

China Daily  

Over the past four years, despite ups and downs in China-US relations, dialogue and cooperation channels have remained open, ensuring overall stability. The trade volume between the two exceeds $660 billion, and more than 70,000 US companies make annual profits of $50 billion or above in China; exports to China alone support 930,000 jobs, while Chinese goods not only enrich …

Sino-US relationship key to global progress
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sino-US relationship key to global progress

China Daily  

Donald Trump's impending return to the White House is likely to cause concern in many Asian countries, especially those with deep connections with China's economy, particularly its supply chains. Trump's "America First" policy and unpredictable approach toward dealing with external relations, especially with China, caused significant economic disruption during his first term as president of the United States. Sun Yat-sen's …

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit talks as South China Sea disputes lurk
3 months ago

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit talks as South China Sea disputes lurk

The Independent  

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China and ASEAN: A Powerful Partnership for Prosperity and Stability
3 months ago

China and ASEAN: A Powerful Partnership for Prosperity and Stability

China Daily  

China and the ASEAN member states have a strong and flourishing relationship that benefits all parties involved. The two sides have been working together to promote economic growth, improve connectivity, and foster people-to-people exchange. This cooperation has brought tangible benefits to the people on both sides and helped promote broader regional development and integration.

Philippine govt urged to rethink its ties with US
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Philippine govt urged to rethink its ties with US

China Daily  

People holding placards are pictured during a protest rally against the Philippines-US joint military drills in front of the gate of the Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters in Quezon City, the Philippines, April 22, 2024. The Philippine government's dependence on United States' military aid is further straining Philippines' ties with China, keeping relations between the two Asian countries in …

Philippine govt urged to rethink its ties with US
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Philippine govt urged to rethink its ties with US

China Daily  

People holding placards are pictured during a protest rally against the Philippines-US joint military drills in front of the gate of the Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters in Quezon City, the Philippines, April 22, 2024. The Philippine government's dependence on United States' military aid is further straining Philippines' ties with China, keeping relations between the two Asian countries in …

Japan butting into disputes with malice: China Daily editorial
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan butting into disputes with malice: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The Chinese embassy in the Philippines on Thursday said it has issued a diplomatic note of protest to the Japanese embassy in the Philippines over what it called "irresponsible remarks" by the Japanese ambassador over a recent collision between Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels in the waters of Xianbin Reef. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya said the …

Top US, China officials to meet on military, Taiwan, fentanyl
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Top US, China officials to meet on military, Taiwan, fentanyl

Hindustan Times  

By Trevor Hunnicutt Top US, China officials to meet on military, Taiwan, fentanyl Aug 27 - U.S. President Joe Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan is embarking on several days of talks with top Chinese officials in Beijing this week aimed at quieting tensions between the two superpowers ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. election. Sullivan, China's top diplomat Wang …

China-Vietnam relationship: A pillar of regional stability
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China-Vietnam relationship: A pillar of regional stability

China Daily  

The strengthening partnership between China and Vietnam, built on a solid foundation of pragmatic cooperation and mutual respect, stands out as a stabilizing force in Asia, vital for regional peace, sustainable economic growth and geopolitical stability. The visit to China by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam from Aug 18 to …

US and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea

China Daily  

The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has urged the US administration and some of its allies to stop provoking confrontation in the South China Sea and demanded the Philippine authorities to observe bilateral arrangement with China. It went on to reaffirm that "Article IV of the 1951 U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty extends to armed attacks on Philippine armed forces, public …

US and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea

China Daily  

By Prime Sarmiento in Hong Kong | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-08-21 14:07 The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has urged the US administration and some of its allies to stop provoking confrontation in the South China Sea and demanded the Philippine authorities to observe bilateral arrangement with China. It went on to reaffirm that "Article IV of the 1951 U.S.-Philippines …

Southeast Asia top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Southeast Asia top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputes

Associated Press  

VIENTIANE, Laos — Southeast Asian top diplomats on Saturday condemned violence in Myanmar’s ongoing civil war and urged for “practical” means to defuse rising tensions in the South China Sea during the last of the three-day regional talks with allies including the U.S., Russia and China. In a joint statement issued at the end of the talks, the bloc said …

ASEAN top diplomats discuss South China Sea disputes, Myanmar fighting
5 months, 2 weeks ago

ASEAN top diplomats discuss South China Sea disputes, Myanmar fighting

Al Jazeera  

US Secretary of State Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang are seeking to expand their countries’ influence in the region. The top diplomats from Southeast Asia are grappling with tensions over the South China Sea, the escalating fighting in Myanmar, and regional rivalries as they meet in Laos. Hours before those talks, Blinken hit out at China’s “escalatory and unlawful actions …

For US, relationship a zero-sum game: China Daily editorial
5 months, 3 weeks ago

For US, relationship a zero-sum game: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Citing catastrophic global consequences of potential missteps, former US treasury secretary Larry Summers told the 2024 Aspen Security Forum that "managing successfully the relationship between the United States and China is our most important global challenge". The US secretary of state claimed that China was "working closely" with Moscow to enable Russia to work around Western sanctions. While Beijing has …

To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadership
6 months ago

To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadership

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In the third year of the war in Ukraine, NATO is set to deepen relations with its four Indo-Pacific partners, which, although not part of the military alliance, are gaining prominence as Russia and China forge closer ties to counter the United States and the two Koreas support opposing sides of the conflict in Europe. “That’s part of …

Chinese defense minister accuses US of causing friction with its support for Taiwan and Philippines
7 months, 1 week ago

Chinese defense minister accuses US of causing friction with its support for Taiwan and Philippines

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — China’s defense minister on Sunday acknowledged the importance of newly renewed military-to-military communications with the United States as tensions escalate in the Asia-Pacific, while at the same time accusing Washington of causing the friction with its support for Taiwan and the Philippines. “We will not allow anyone to bring geopolitical conflicts or any war, whether hot or cold, …

Bid for dominance over Asia Pacific tests US, China attempt at detente
7 months, 1 week ago

Bid for dominance over Asia Pacific tests US, China attempt at detente

Al Jazeera  

US defence chief Lloyd Austin hails a ‘new era of security’ in the Asia Pacific, drawing a strong pushback from a senior Chinese official. Defence chief Lloyd Austin has praised a “new era of security” in the Asia Pacific as he underscored that the region remained a major strategic priority for the United States, drawing a quick pushback from a …

Competition and conflict: On the U.S.-China relationship
8 months, 1 week ago

Competition and conflict: On the U.S.-China relationship

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s marathon talks with top officials in China, which includes President Xi Jinping, have underscored the desire of the two countries to stabilise their relationship and the resultant challenges. Mr. Blinken stressed that the U.S. would make sure that the competition between the world’s two largest economies “doesn’t veer into conflict”. China also attacked the …

US and Philippines step up strategic partnership as China threats loom in South China Sea
8 months, 4 weeks ago

US and Philippines step up strategic partnership as China threats loom in South China Sea

The Independent  

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US and Philippines step up strategic partnership as China threats loom in South China Sea
8 months, 4 weeks ago

US and Philippines step up strategic partnership as China threats loom in South China Sea

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Friday reassured the Philippines anew that the U.S. commitment to the country’s defense is steadfast amid increasing concerns about provocative Chinese actions in disputed areas of the South China Sea. “We attach a lot of importance to this meeting especially in light of recent developments in the South China Sea, especially China’s escalation of …

China says US has 'no right' to interfere in South China Sea
9 months, 3 weeks ago

China says US has 'no right' to interfere in South China Sea

New Indian Express  

BEIJING: China said Tuesday the United States had "no right" to interfere in the South China Sea, after Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington stood by its commitments to defend the Philippines against armed attack in the disputed waterway. "The United States is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no right to interfere in …

ASEAN cautious of walking into the US trap
9 months, 4 weeks ago

ASEAN cautious of walking into the US trap

China Daily  

Police and security stand outside the venue for the Australia-ASEAN summit in Melbourne on March 4, 2024. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim standing alongside his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Melbourne during Australia-Association of Southeast Asian Nations Special Summit news conference pushed back against criticism that has been levied against Malaysia and regional countries for giving "additional focus" to Beijing, …

Washington's overreaction in Pacific is telling: China Daily editorial
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Washington's overreaction in Pacific is telling: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Reports that up to a dozen Chinese police officers are working in the remote atoll nation of Kiribati have again touched a nerve of the China hawks in Washington, obsessed as they are with their zero-sum game and geopolitical rivalry. A US State Department spokesperson warned the Pacific island country on Monday that it should not "import security forces from …

Southeast Asian nations cautiously optimistic of progress on Myanmar and South China Sea conflicts
11 months, 1 week ago

Southeast Asian nations cautiously optimistic of progress on Myanmar and South China Sea conflicts

Associated Press  

LUANG PRABANG, Laos — China’s increasingly assertive posture in the South China Sea and escalating violence in Myanmar topped the agenda for Southeast Asian diplomats at their meeting in Laos on Monday, with the Laotian foreign minister expressing guarded optimism that progress could be made this year on both acrimonious issues. The ASEAN meeting in Laos came on the same …

In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia
1 year ago

In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia

Al Jazeera  

In 2023, the US made a ‘once in a generation effort’ to boost diplomatic and defence ties in the Asia Pacific as part of a campaign to compete with China, analysts say. And the US military’s so-called “freedom of navigation exercises” in the contested waterways near China are part of a push by the administration of President Joe Biden to …

China vows to keep up military pressure on the Philippines as territorial dispute grows tenser
1 year ago

China vows to keep up military pressure on the Philippines as territorial dispute grows tenser

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country will maintain military pressure on the Philippines amid a dispute over sovereignty in the South China Sea that could involve U.S. forces defending their treaty partner. In a phone conversation Wednesday with his Philippine counterpart, Enrique A. Manalo, Wang “warned that if the Philippine side misjudges the situation, goes its …

Where Will the US Rank Asian Interests in the Midst of a Multi-theater Conflict?
1 year, 2 months ago

Where Will the US Rank Asian Interests in the Midst of a Multi-theater Conflict?

The Diplomat  

There was a collective sigh of relief across Asia in 2011 when then-U.S. President Barack Obama announced a reinvigorated U.S. commitment to the region and a “pivot,” later dubbed a “rebalance,” to Asia. In his speech before the Australian Parliament, Obama declared that “the United States is a Pacific power, and we are here to stay.” Since the 9/11 attacks …

After summit joined by China, US and Russia, Indonesia’s leader warns of protracted conflicts
1 year, 4 months ago

After summit joined by China, US and Russia, Indonesia’s leader warns of protracted conflicts

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s president issued a stark warning Thursday after wrapping up a summit of Southeast Asian countries that was joined by China, the United States and Russia, saying “we will be destroyed” unless conflicts are resolved. In an ASEAN leaders’ meeting with China, Japan and South Korea in Jakarta, Li underscored the need to oppose “a new Cold …

China’s premier is on a charm offensive as ASEAN summit protests Beijing’s aggression at sea
1 year, 4 months ago

China’s premier is on a charm offensive as ASEAN summit protests Beijing’s aggression at sea

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — In talks with Southeast Asian leaders Wednesday in the Indonesian capital, Chinese Premier Li Qiang underscored his country’s importance as the world’s second-biggest economy and as the top trading partner of the region. Countering renewed alarm over Beijing’s aggression in the disputed South China Sea, Li cited China’s long history of friendship with Southeast Asia, including joint …

‘Severe stress’: Myanmar, South China Sea push ASEAN to breaking point
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Severe stress’: Myanmar, South China Sea push ASEAN to breaking point

Al Jazeera  

As a week of key meetings gets under way, Indonesia’s foreign minister tells her counterparts the group must prove its worth. “ASEAN’s silence on key issues, particularly the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, calls the bloc’s relevance into question,” said ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights co-chair, Charles Santiago, in a September 3 statement. Sane heads should prevail at the summit.” There …

China and ASEAN agree to try to conclude nonaggression pact on sea feud in 3 years
1 year, 5 months ago

China and ASEAN agree to try to conclude nonaggression pact on sea feud in 3 years

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — China and Southeast Asian nations agreed Thursday to try and conclude within three years a long-delayed nonaggression pact aimed at preventing the frequent territorial spats in the busy South China Sea from turning into a major armed conflict. China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed Thursday during a meeting between the 10-nation bloc’s foreign ministers …

US seeks stronger alliance with India in South China Sea
1 year, 6 months ago

US seeks stronger alliance with India in South China Sea

India Today  

The United States expects a greater partnership with India in the South China Sea, where China has been at the center of numerous territorial disputes with regional countries, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said on Wednesday. The United States and India declared themselves "among the closest partners in the world" last week during a state visit to Washington …

US and China are talking at a high level again, but their rivalry remains unchecked
1 year, 6 months ago

US and China are talking at a high level again, but their rivalry remains unchecked

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The United States and China may be back to talking at a high level, but their battle for global power and influence remains unchecked and mutual suspicion still runs deep. Similarly, the United States should also respect China and not harm its legitimate rights and interests.” Danny Russel, the top U.S. diplomat for Asia during the Obama administration …

US, Japan, Philippines agree to strengthen security ties amid tensions over China, North Korea
1 year, 6 months ago

US, Japan, Philippines agree to strengthen security ties amid tensions over China, North Korea

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The national security advisers of the United States, Japan and the Philippines held their first joint talks Friday and agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation, as Washington and its partners reinforce their alliances to adapt to growing tensions over North Korea, China and Ukraine, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said. Sullivan said he and his Japanese …

Washington can't rupture peace in Asia-Pacific
1 year, 7 months ago

Washington can't rupture peace in Asia-Pacific

China Daily  

This photo taken on Aug 4, 2022 shows the White House and a stop sign in Washington, D.C., the United States. Tensions between China and the US have escalated due to the increasing frequency and intensity of US’ illegal military activities in the South China Sea, which are a threat to China’s national security and contrary to the spirit of …

Washington can't rupture peace in Asia-Pacific
1 year, 7 months ago

Washington can't rupture peace in Asia-Pacific

China Daily  

This photo taken on Aug 4, 2022 shows the White House and a stop sign in Washington, D.C., the United States. Tensions between China and the US have escalated due to the increasing frequency and intensity of US’ illegal military activities in the South China Sea, which are a threat to China’s national security and contrary to the spirit of …

Explained | China’s military diplomacy in Southeast Asia
1 year, 7 months ago

Explained | China’s military diplomacy in Southeast Asia

The Hindu  

The story so far: Due to its intensifying geopolitical competition with the U.S. and its own security interests in the region, China is expanding its military outreach to Southeast Asian countries. China has accordingly structured the message around its exercises with Cambodia, Singapore, and Laos as a warning to the Philippines, with a Chinese military commentator Fu Qinghao saying that …

US Influence in Southeast Asia Waning
1 year, 7 months ago

US Influence in Southeast Asia Waning

The Diplomat  

The United States has lost influence to China in Southeast Asia over the past five years, a leading Australian think tank said last month, suggesting that Washington’s efforts to rally its allies and partners in the region have yet to bear much fruit – at least in relative terms. The report was based on data compiled since 2018 for Lowy’s …

Asia Strains to Adapt to US Pushback Against China
1 year, 9 months ago

Asia Strains to Adapt to US Pushback Against China

The Diplomat  

The deep partisan divide within the U.S. Congress will only intensify as legislators start gearing up for the 2024 elections in earnest. Whether or not key U.S. allies and partners in Asia share Washington’s ever-hawkish stance toward China is another issue. As the high-profile committee’s chairman, Rep. Mike Gallagher is rapidly emerging as a key driver in setting the U.S. …

Military chief says US will defend Indo-Pacific freedoms
1 year, 9 months ago

Military chief says US will defend Indo-Pacific freedoms

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — United States Indo-Pacific Command chief Adm. John Aquilino said Thursday that Washington does not seek to contain China, nor seek conflicts in the region, but it would take action to support the region against coercion and bullying by authoritarian regimes. While the U.S. is not seeking conflicts nor supporting Taiwan’s independence, he said the military will …

China-brokered Saudi-Iran détente is much more than a diplomatic breakthrough; it challenges US-led international order
1 year, 9 months ago

China-brokered Saudi-Iran détente is much more than a diplomatic breakthrough; it challenges US-led international order

Firstpost  

James Bond likes his martini shaken, not stirred. The development projects China as a responsible major power catches the United States — the resident power broker and security guarantor in West Asia — between a rock and a hard place and puts forward Beijing’s statement of intent as a legitimate stakeholder in the region whose interests go much beyond energy …

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang Slams US' Indo-Pacific Strategy As 'Asian NATO', Says Bound To Fail
1 year, 10 months ago

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang Slams US' Indo-Pacific Strategy As 'Asian NATO', Says Bound To Fail

ABP News  

Beijing, Mar 7 Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Tuesday attacked the US' Indo-Pacific strategy, saying that it aims to “encircle” China with a regional version of NATO by forming "exclusive blocs" and is bound to fail. “The US Indo-Pacific strategy while purportedly upholding freedom and openness to maintain security and prosperity in the region is an attempt to gang …

Philippines eyes South China Sea patrols with US, Australia
1 year, 10 months ago

Philippines eyes South China Sea patrols with US, Australia

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is in talks with the United States as well as Australia on future joint patrols in the South China Sea, where China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the disputed waters are causing concern, top defense officials in the three nations said Wednesday. “The two leaders discussed proposals to deepen operational cooperation and enhance the United States …

US pushes defense ties with Indonesia as China strengthens
2 years, 1 month ago

US pushes defense ties with Indonesia as China strengthens

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin met his Indonesian counterpart on Monday to push stronger defense ties amid growing Chinese naval activity in the Indo-Pacific region. Austin, at a joint news conference after meeting with Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, said they discussed ways to deepen the two countries’ partnership, including through expanding interoperability and increasing investments …

China’s Xi seeks fresh diplomatic inroads with Asian leaders
2 years, 1 month ago

China’s Xi seeks fresh diplomatic inroads with Asian leaders

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Chinese President Xi Jinping has used his first face-to-face meetings with America’s Asia-Pacific allies since 2020 to try to forge diplomatic inroads as Washington pushes back against Beijing’s influence in the region. “Xi Jinping’s diplomatic engagements and the supporting chorus of propaganda messages have sought to put forward a softer, smiling facade in what appears to be an …

China accuses US of ‘navigation bullying’ in South China Sea
55 years ago

China accuses US of ‘navigation bullying’ in South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — China blasted a top U.S. Navy official Friday after he criticized Beijing’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, saying it’s America’s military deployments in the disputed waters — which it called “navigation bullying” — that could spark confrontations. The Chinese Embassy in Manila said it strongly deplored U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro’s …

US official warns Asian aggressors will face Western might
2 years, 5 months ago

US official warns Asian aggressors will face Western might

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Any Asian aggressor who violates the sovereignty of other countries in the region risks punitive counter actions, just like what Russia is confronting now for its invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. secretary of the Navy said in a veiled warning to China’s increasingly assertive behavior. Carlos Del Toro told The Associated Press in an interview Tuesday night …

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