geopolitics

Chinese pressurizes tiny Pacific state to snap ties with Taiwan

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Chinese pressurizes tiny Pacific state to snap ties with Taiwan

Pacific Island state of Palau has been under intense pressure from China to snap diplomatic ties with Taiwan. A confirmation to this effect came from none other than Palau President, Surangel Whipps Jr himself when he said that Palau was under China’s pressure to switch recognition from Taiwan to China. The Pacific island nation of … Read more

China warns Asian countries to be vigilant on US strategy

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China warns Asian countries to be vigilant on US strategy

KUALA LUMPUR: The Chinese government’s top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi, on Tuesday urged Asian countries to remain “vigilant” over the risk of U.S. strategy stoking geopolitical competition in the South China Sea and other parts of the region. Beijing and members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) should work together to … Read more