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Senior Chinese official Cai Qi tapped as head of central party school

Chinese Politburo Standing Committee member Cai Qi attends a meeting with global business leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo

Why Xi Jinping is going to North Korea to court Kim Jong Un

China's Xi Jinping is expected to use the two-day summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un to project a united front between allies against the West.

China's Xi to visit North Korea in push for deeper ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrive for a reception marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

China’s Xi to visit North Korea on June 8 to 9 in first visit since 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrive for a reception in Beijing on Sept 3, 2025.

How real is the threat of a ‘neo-militarist’ Japan?

Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aboard a Mogami-class stealth frigate May 21, 2026.

Satellite images fuel speculation of China’s Xi visit to North Korea

A visit to North Korea by Chinese President Xi Jinping could come in early June, South Korea’s Yonhap News agency reported, citing government officials.

US’ Rubio says latest arms sale to Taiwan remains under review

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on President Donald Trump's FY2027 budget request for the Department of State, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

Taiwan opposition leader would be 'very willing' to meet Trump on US trip

US eases some tariffs on Taiwan to formalise trade agreement

A container ship is docked at Keelung Port in Keelung, Taiwan.

China issues new rules to keep senior military officials in check

China has significantly upgraded its military in recent years, but the armed forces have consistently battled corruption.

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