Southeast Asian foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes
Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, ...
ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea code, Philippines says
The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling ...
Biden says he ‘managed’ frosty China relations. Critics say management was the problem.
Biden says his administration successfully ‘managed’ frosty China relations to prevent outright conflict. Critics say he didn ...
Transcript: South Korea’s real-life political drama
This is an audio transcript of the Rachman Review podcast episode: ‘South Korea’s real-life political drama’ Gideon Rachman Hello and welcome to the Rachman Review. I’m Gi ...
‘High hopes’: how Hong Kong can make waves in the cruise industry
Setting up exhibits at terminals and making sure cruise ships sail in a certain direction to maximise views are among ...
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College Football Playoff byes aren't the problem: Quarterfinal results prove flawed system as primary issue
If there's any game where there's a realistic chance the bye was a problem, it was the Rose Bowl. Oregon went 13-0 this year, had the week off and then got smoked by an Ohio State team that ...
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Commentary: South China Sea tensions more likely to go up than down
SINGAPORE: In the new year, the Trump administration’s policies towards China and the wider Indo-Pacific region will have a significant impact on the South China Sea dispute. If 2024 was ...
The Straits Times16d
The Panama Canal has a big problem, but it’s not China or Trump
In 2023, on a research trip to Panama, I booked a day tour of the Panama Canal. I expected to hear the usual story about the canal’s epic construction, importance in world trade and successful ...
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The Panama Canal has a big problem, but it's not China or Trump
These environmental challenges are more significant threats to U.S. commerce than Chinese influence. Sustained access to the canal will depend on addressing climate change impacts. NYT News Service ...
The Economist17d
China approves the world’s most expensive infrastructure project
On December 25th Xinhua, the state-run news agency, reported that China had approved plans to build the world’s largest hydroelectric dam on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo, which flows ...
The New York Times18d
China’s Leader Nods to Economic Challenges
China’s economy has struggled to rebound after the Covid-19 pandemic, dragged down by widespread problems in its real estate sector and an unrelenting fall in prices. China is also facing the ...