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As the world's two greatest powers jostle for economic influence, what does the future have in store for Asia?
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China trade

From BTS to a free trade deal, is South Korea moving closer to China?

The US’ tariff threats have raised hopes in Beijing that it can convince Seoul to move forward with an ambitious new trade deal.

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US-China relations

G7 slams China’s ‘dangerous’ moves in South China Sea, strongly backs Ukraine

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China-Japan relations

Exclusive | Don’t use China as a hedge against US, Beijing’s envoy warns Japan

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China-India relations

Brics nations divide on US dollar replacement with India declaring ‘no interest’

Bloc ‘has not formed a unified position’ on proposals to end reliance on the currency.

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Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has described the US dollar as a “source of international economic stability” at a meeting in London. Photo: DPA
China-Russia relations

Envoy dismisses talk of US-Russia alliance against China as ‘cold war mindset’

As Trump shakes up approach to Moscow, Chinese ambassador to Russia paints rosy picture of bilateral ties.

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The Philippines

What are Filipinos most worried about? US-China trade war, survey says

Seven in 10 respondents say they fear the trade conflict would affect livelihoods.

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The Philippines

Philippines ready to fight if China restricts flights in South China Sea

Philippines defence secretary warns that country will take action against China’s increasing aggression in the disputed waters.

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An aerial view of the contested Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. Photo: Reuters
Asean

Opinion | Trump is bringing the trade war to Southeast Asia. Asean must act

Unless nations can work together to blunt the worst effects, the region may have to live with slower growth for years to come.

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Taiwan

Why Trump’s war of words with Zelensky has triggered a storm in Taiwan

Dramatic Oval Office showdown prompts worries over whether US might similarly abandon Taiwan in case of a cross-strait crisis.

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China-Asean relations

Zelensky-Trump clash sparks Asean jitters over reliability of US commitments

Each nation in the bloc has different needs and ties with US and China, posing tests for non-alignment, analysts say.

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On February 28, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and US President Donald Trump failed to reach a deal after a fiery exchange. The clash has given allies and other nations cause to mull their relationships with the US. Photo: Zuma Press Wire/TNS
China-Australia relations

How Chinese PLA’s latest forays off Australia cap years of maritime tensions

Australia’s growing presence in South China Sea and Taiwan Strait seen to underscore commitment to Western aims to curb China’s influence.

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A PLA Navy flotilla consisting of a destroyer, a frigate and a replenishment vessel have carried out combat exercises off Australia in recent days. Photo: CCTV
Diplomacy

Opinion | Why Pakistan’s strategic alliance with China will strengthen

Given the India-US bromance, Pakistan and China have little choice. Expect Afghanistan to remain a focus amid efforts to counter US-led narratives.

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United States

Opinion | Why the Quad and Aukus will gain traction under Trump 2.0

Unlike Biden’s balanced and careful strategy, Trump will demand results and expect his allies to deliver.

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US-China relations

‘Unsafe and irresponsible’: US weighs in on China-Philippines aerial encounter

State Department calls on Beijing to ‘refrain from coercive actions and settle its disputes peacefully’.

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An aircraft identified by the Philippine Coast Guard as a Chinese navy helicopter flies near the Philippine fisheries bureau plane at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on February 18. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Anwar’s Asean summit risks Trump’s ire as Malaysia courts China, Gulf bloc

While Anwar Ibrahim insists on neutrality, analysts warn the move to diversify trade ties could anger Trump and strain US-Asean relations.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim gives a speech during a public lecture event in Putrajaya on February 10. Photo: EPA-EFE
South China Sea

Beijing ready with fresh tactics if Manila launches new South China Sea case: expert

On sidelines of Munich Security Conference, Chinese maritime analyst Wu Shicun says Beijing has new tools since Hague ruling in 2016.

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US-China trade war

China sends trade mission to Central Asia as it braces for US tariff war

The delegation of Chinese oil and gas executives set off hours after Beijing imposed retaliatory tariffs on US energy imports.

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Singapore

US$760 million sea cable linking Singapore to America nears finish line

The Bifrost Cable System, connecting the US and the city state via Indonesia, is expected to be operational in the second half of this year.

Bifrost is the first subsea cable system linking Southeast Asia to the US to be approved in the past eight years. Photo: Shutterstock
World Economic Forum

Trump tells Davos he wants Xi to help stop Ukraine war – as it happened

The returning US leader also wants more money from Nato members, threatened Canada tariffs and talked about the AI race with China.

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The Philippines

Rubio says US committed to Philippines but could Trump change course?

Observers welcome Rubio’s statements that they say indicate continuity in US policy and ‘more robust support’ for Manila in South China Sea row.

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China-Middle East relations

At Davos, Saudi Arabia pitches itself as a new hub for Chinese investment

Saudi minister urges China ‘not to miss opportunities’ to invest in the Gulf state – and exploit its access to different markets.

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Saudi Arabia could become a new export hub for Chinese products. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Editorial | As Trump begins his second term in the White House, an eerie feeling of deja vu

Inaugural speech sounds like a copy of what the US president said eight years ago, but now China is better prepared to meet his challenges.

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US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
South China Sea

Opinion | How Trump could upend South China Sea calculations all round

Trump’s transactional diplomacy risks complicating the hedging of stakeholders from Philippines to Vietnam, and adding unpredictability for China.

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Asean

Opinion | In joining Brics, Indonesia is showing itself to be strategic trailblazer

What Indonesia has gained is strategic autonomy, clout with the US and within Asean, and a bigger voice on the global stage.

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Malaysia

Trump’s tariffs threaten Malaysia’s chip sector, may stoke inflation: minister

Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz fears Trump’s policies could particularly hit Malaysia’s growing electronic chips market.

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An electronics manufacturing hub in Kuching, Malaysia’s Sarawak state. Photo: Shutterstock
The Philippines

Did Trump snub Philippines’ Marcos by not inviting him to his inauguration?

Trump’s Indo-Pacific strategy in doubt after president-elect personally invited Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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A November 7 newspaper in Manila shows Trump’s win. The Philippine capital was abuzz earlier this month with talk about President Marcos Jnr’s exclusion from Trump’s swearing-in. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Opinion | 21st-century geopolitics is expanding beyond US, China to a four-party game

As the global strategic framework moves on from the uneasy period of US hegemony and China’s rise, a critical quadrilateral is forming.

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Asean

Opinion | Why Southeast Asia’s participation in Brics matters

With Indonesia joining the grouping and Malaysia and Thailand as partner countries, Brics has acquired not just mineral-rich members but also key Asean voices.

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