Asia Pacific

US president’s first in-person summit with a foreign leader expected to focus on Uighur issue and advanced technology.

Analysts say US military’s warnings of rising threat reflect deterioration in US-China ties rather than any real change.

Medical workers at the forefront of the campaign against the coup lead protests on the third day of country’s New Year.

Japan’s ruling party official says Olympics must be cancelled ‘without hesitation’ if coronavirus situation too severe.

Ambassador’s comments come days after Kim Jong Un said North Korea was facing its ‘worst-ever situation’.

The Southeast Asian nation is battling a surge in COVID variant cases traced back to a quarantine breach.

Parades, quizzes and exhibitions as Hong Kong promotes the controversial Beijing imposed national security law.

The two sides will exchange views on COP26, set to take place in Glasgow later this year.

UN says nearly half the women in 57 countries lack bodily autonomy, including in decisions over sex with partners.

President Tsai told a visiting US delegation Taipei was willing to work with the US to counter ‘provocations’.

Military charges 19 doctors for opposing coup as activists throw red paint to remember those killed in protests.

Seoul exploring ways to refer Japan’s Fukushima decision to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.

Visit marks 42nd anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act as China continues what it calls ‘combat drills’ near island.

Resurgence in COVID-19 in Japan, as well as elsewhere in the world, is the latest challenge to the long-delayed event.

Government pledges to make water safe before release, but plan draws swift condemnation from China, South Korea.

Japan will release water from Fukushima into the sea, part of its plan to decommission the ruined power station.

Activists call for a week of anti-coup protests over Myanmar’s most important holiday.

World Health Organization chief says transmission driven by ‘complacency and inconsistency in public health measures’.

The warning came after the US issued guidelines enabling easier contact between US and Taiwanese officials.

Taipei says 25 Chinese air force aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone on Monday.

Philippine president, who has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, resumes weekly address to dismiss health rumours.

Deposed leader charged under the natural disaster management law in a court hearing where she appeared via video link.

Plan to vaccinate all people by the end of the year abandoned after blood clot fears prompt change to AstraZeneca use.

Canada unveiled new work, study and residency permit programmes this year, but group says more support needed.

Efficacy of a coronavirus vaccine from Sinovac – one of main jabs – has been found to be as low as 50.4 percent.

The photos of Khmer Rouge ‘killing fields’ victims with added smiles were an insult to the dead, Cambodia says.

Ferocious winds cause widespread damage to homes and buildings in towns unprepared for cyclones.

US Secretary of State says Biden administration concerned by China’s ‘increasingly aggressive actions’ against Taiwan.

CCTV says rescuers have located 12 of the 21 trapped miners.

A 6.0 magnitude quake hits off Java, killing at least seven in the second disaster to strike the nation this week.

Fighters from an alliance of rebel groups reportedly attack a police station in new escalation after the military coup.

Changes will allow US officials to invite Taiwan officials into government buildings in DC and enter Taiwan mission.

People reported killed overnight and on Saturday in Bago outside Yangon as security forces dismantle barricade.

The election pitted Malielegaoi, who has been prime minister for the last 22 years, against former ally Mataafa.

Pandemic-delayed games are due to open on July 23 in Tokyo, but a surge in cases is creating new concern.

New bill addresses economic competition with China while also addressing human rights concerns over Xinjiang, Hong Kong.

Chinese marine research ship carries out drilling in unnamed location as US amphibious assault ships head to the region.

Diplomats loyal to the military seized control of embassy leaving Ambassador Kyaw Zwar Minn locked out in the street.

White House maintains that there is no boycott being discussed with international allies.

Local media say residents of northwest town used guns, knives, firebombs as security forces attempted to quell protests.

‘Different mood’ in Samoa as a former deputy challenges Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi’s 23-year rule.

US raises concerns over presence of Chinese vessels near Philippines, entry of Beijing’s jets into Taiwan’s air zone.

PM says politicians and judges will no longer be exempt from rules against sexual harassment in the workplace.

Kyaw Zwar Minn barred access to London embassy as violence continues in his country with more than 600 dead.

Conservative opposition won landslide victories for the mayors of the country’s two biggest cities of Seoul and Busan.

Move comes after New Zealand records 23 new coronavirus cases at its border, of which 17 were from India.

Former Hong Kong legislator fled to the UK in July 2020 in the weeks after China imposed the National Security Law.

North Korean leader also urges Workers Party members to be more proactive in overcoming ‘unprecedented challenges’.