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The Trump administration's decision to issue a 90-day freeze on most foreign assistance worldwide will have a disproportionate impact on a number of African countries that rely heavily on U.S. aid. The State Department's "stop-work" ...
WEEK IN REVIEW: China Agrees to Take Back Deported Nationals from the U.S., Says Foreign Ministry
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Beijing on Sunday for two days of talks with his counterpart, Vice-Foreign Minister Sun Weidong. The two, who were both ambassadors to each other's countries, are expected to discuss the resumption of direct flights and the easing of visa restrictions ...
Philippines President ‘Very Disturbed’ Over Chinese Spy Claims
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Friday he is "very disturbed" by the surveillance of the country's military following a series of arrests of alleged Chinese spies. Five men were arrested last week after they allegedly used drones and high-resolution camera equipment ...
Philippines Offers Deal to China: Halt Sea Aggression and U.S. Missiles Will Be Removed
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated on Friday that he is willing to remove a U.S. missile system from the Philippines if China ceases what he described as "aggressive and coercive behavior" in the disputed South China Sea. The U.S. ...
Kenya’s E-Bike Revolution: How KIRI EV is Powering Change with Chinese Tech
On the bustling streets of Kenya, motorcycles—commonly known as boda bodas—are more than just a mode of transport. They are the backbone of daily commerce, ferrying passengers and goods across cities and rural landscapes. Now, an electric revolution is taking hold, ...
Chinese Officials Visit Thai-Myanmar Border For Scam Talks
Chinese and Thai officials visited the Thai-Myanmar border region in Tak province on Wednesday to discuss how to tackle Chinese scam gangs embedded across the border in the Myanmarese city of Myawaddy. They are reportedly planning a joint center dedicated to cracking down on the problem.
China Dismisses Reports It’s Withdrawing from Controversial Canal Project in Cambodia
The Chinese embassy in Cambodia dismissed reports that Beijing is withdrawing from a controversial canal project in the Mekong River as “complete nonsense.” The groundbreaking ceremony for the $1.7 billion 180km Funan Techo canal project was held in August, but since ...
Could China Provide the Renewable Energy Investment Indonesia Needs?
By Joan Aurelia During his first state visit as Indonesian president, Prabowo Subianto oversaw the signing of a $10 billion investment deal in Beijing last November. While the agreement spans sectors such as health, biotechnology, manufacturing, food security, and finance, renewable energy ...
New Zealand Beefs with Kiribati as China Looks On
New Zealand will review all its development aid to the Pacific island of Kiribati, following the cancellation of a meeting between its Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Kiribati’s President Taneti Maamau. Peters said the cancellation - about a week before the scheduled meeting - reflects a larger lack ...
Maldives’ Free Trade Agreement with China Triggers Fight with India
India is reportedly reconsidering an aid package aimed at stabilizing the economy of the Maldives because the island nation signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with China. The Indian press reported that New Delhi feels President Mohamed Muizzu didn’t push through sufficient economic reforms. The FTA with China ...
A Tale of Two Recognized and Unrecognized Republics
By Moustafa Ahmad As Somaliland and Taiwan deepen ties, Mogadishu has concurrently strengthened its relationship with Beijing as both recognized and unrecognized states vie for influence in the Horn of Africa. Just one day after ...
Indonesia’s Evolving Maritime and Defense Cooperation with China: Balancing Diplomacy and Sovereignty
January has been a pivotal month for Indonesia as it navigates its complex relationship with China, marked by a series of high-level defense and security discussions. These meetings underscore Indonesia’s careful balancing act—strengthening ties with Beijing while maintaining sovereignty and regional autonomy. The engagements span maritime security, ...