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Does China Control the Panama Canal, as Trump Claims?
By Juan José Rodríguez U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to seize the Panama Canal over alleged undue Chinese influence may really be aimed at limiting Beijing's growing diplomatic and economic presence in Latin America, experts say.
Japan, Philippines Vow To Boost Security Ties Over China Concern
Japan and the Philippines vowed Wednesday to strengthen security cooperation to counter China's actions in key sea trade routes amid speculation incoming U.S. President Donald Trump could scale back security commitments in Asia. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met with his ...
Philippines’ Marcos Hopeful Strong Alliance With U.S. Will Continue
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos is hopeful that Manila and Washington will maintain its "strong and dynamic" relationship with the upcoming U.S. administration, a palace statement said Wednesday, less than a week before Donald Trump assumes office. The United States has a decades-old ...
What To Expect From China-India Relations in 2025
Observers of China-India relations had a busy fourth quarter last year. In late October 2024, the two states announced the conclusion of a border patrol agreement, signaling a thaw in border tensions that had persisted for more than four years. A flurry of high‑level meetings ...
Japan FM Takeshi Iwaya To Visit Philippines Next Week
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will visit the Philippines from January 14 to 15 to strengthen their strategic partnership amidst an "increasingly complex security environment," Manila's Department of Foreign Affairs said Friday. The Philippines and Japan are longtime allies of the ...
Chinese Foreign Minister Pledges Military Aid for Africa
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday pledged Beijing's full support and military aid for the world's poorest continent as he wrapped up his Africa tour in Nigeria. Wang began an Africa tour on January 6, visiting Namibia, the Republic of ...
Africa-China 2025: Tracking Priorities on Both Sides
2025 marks a quarter-century since the first Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit. Since then, Africa-China engagement has been nothing short of transformational - both changing skylines across the continent and reshaping the role of the Global South in world politics more broadly.
Panama Canal CEO Says Trump’s Plans Would ‘Lead to Chaos’
Granting Donald Trump's demand for U.S. ships passing through the Panama Canal to get preferential treatment would "lead to chaos," the head of the authority running the waterway said Wednesday. "Rules are rules and there are no exceptions," Panama Canal Authority ...
Philippines Rejects China’s Criticism of U.S. Missile Plan
The Philippine defense secretary rejected Chinese criticism of Manila's plans to acquire a U.S.-built mid-range missile system, telling Beijing on Tuesday to stop its "saber-rattling" and "interference" in internal affairs. The Philippine Army announced plans on Monday to acquire the U.S. ...
China-India Border Détente Unlikely to Reduce Turbulence in Bilateral Relations
In October 2024, after nearly four years of diplomatic parleys, India and China reached an agreement on multiple border posts along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the de facto border between the two countries. The agreement allows the disengagement of troops from the ...
Philippines Ratifies Key Defense Pact With Japan
The Philippines ratified on Monday a key defense pact with Japan, which allows them to deploy troops on each other's soil as they boost ties to bolster against China's growing pressure. Both countries are longtime allies of the United States, which has ...