China

Hong Kong telecom company agrees to halt US operations under pressure

The FCC in October 2025 said it was moving to revoke the authority of HKT to operate in the United States, citing national security concerns.

‘Anchor the ground’: Canada, EU launch new alliance with deals on Ukraine, minerals, AI

(From left) European Council President Antonio Costa, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen celebrating the alliance between Canada and the EU at a summit in Montreal, Canada, on Oct 30.

China says stealth attack drone makes first takeoff, landing on amphibious ship

The drone trial underscores China’s push to integrate drone technology into its military modernisation drive.

China mourns an ‘old friend’ in ex-PM Yasuo Fukuda, with Japan’s foreign policy at a crossroads

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda speaks at a ceremony on the Tokyo Tower to mark Chinese New Year in February 2019.

China, Germany should uphold international order, presidents say

Chinese President Xi Jinping and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier receive a guard of honor during a welcoming ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, October 30, 2026. KYODO NEWS/Kai Naito/Pool via REUTERS

Philippines’ China hawk defence chief open to 2028 presidential showdown with V-P Duterte

Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro says he will run for president in 2028 if he sees that he has a chance of winning.

Singapore Mint launches inaugural co-branded collection with Shanghai Mint

The “Rising Fortunes, Soaring Dragon and Majestic Lion” gold and silver commemorative medallions are seen on display at the Beijing International Coin Exposition on Oct 30.

Fast Lane

New Chinese car brand Jetour bound for Singapore Motorshow in January

The Jetour T1 is a mid-sized SUV that will be presented at the Singapore Motorshow in January 2027.

US plans to ban Chinese telecom firms from direct access to US phone numbers

US Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr speaks during a press conference in Washington on July 22.

Bhutan glacial lake outburst triggers flood, no injuries reported

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