diplomacy

Japan PM condemns China over stone throwing at embassy, schools

TOKYO, Aug 28, 2023 (AFP) - Japan's prime minister urged China to ensure its people "act in a calm and…

Chinese ships chase, block Philippine boats in disputed sea

ABOARD THE BRP CABRA, Aug 23, 2023 (AFP) - As a US military surveillance plane circled overhead, eight Chinese ships…

BRICS summit of emerging economies to begin in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - BRICS leaders meet in South Africa on Tuesday as the loose association of major…

Philippines says resupply mission reaches remote South China Sea outpost

MANILA, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines said a resupply mission had reached a remote outpost in the disputed…

Taiwan’s vice president leaves for US en route to Paraguay

TAIPEI, Aug 12, 2023 (AFP) - Taiwan's Vice President William Lai flies to the United States on Saturday in a…

Philippines says unaware of deal with China over disputed reef

MANILA, Aug 9, 2023 (AFP) - President Ferdinand Marcos said Wednesday he was "not aware" of any agreement with China…

World must ‘wake up’ to Taiwan security threats: Japan ex-PM

TAIPEI, Aug 8, 2023 (AFP) - Former Japanese prime minister Taro Aso warned a Taipei security forum Tuesday that the…

US envoy meets Niger coup leaders but sees no headway

NIAMEY, Niger, Aug 8, 2023 (AFP) - The second-ranking US diplomat met Niger's military leaders on Monday to press to…

Why is a rusty Philippine warship involved in the South China Sea dispute?

By Cecil MORELLA MANILA, Aug 7, 2023 (AFP) - A crumbling World War II-era Philippine navy vessel stranded on a…

Taiwan FM says conflict with China would have ‘disastrous results’

TAIPEI, Aug 2, 2023 (AFP) - A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would have "disastrous results" for the world, Foreign Minister…

US says concerned over Chinese reclamation in Manila Bay

MANILA, Aug 2, 2023 (AFP) - US diplomats have raised security and environmental concerns with the Philippines over the involvement…

EU, Philippines agree to relaunch free trade talks

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- The European Union and the Philippines will restart negotiations on a free-trade agreement as they seek…

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