Vivian Balakrishnan encourages all sides to build ‘strategic trust’ following recent Taiwan Straits developments

SINGAPORE: Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan on Friday (Aug 5) encouraged all sides to build “strategic trust” following recent developments in the Taiwan Strait. He was speaking during a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the 55th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)Continue Reading

China scolds G7 foreign ministers over Taiwan statement

Chinese International Minister Wang Yi rejected their declaration, and chided all of them for ignoring the particular provocation that got come from the US part. “It groundlessly criticises China and taiwan for taking such steps, which are reasonable and legitimate steps to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, inch WangContinue Reading

Hong Kong reports 5,020 new COVID cases on Thursday

HK: Hong Kong reported over 5, 000 brand new COVID-19 infections on Thursday and 3 new deaths, because daily infections still rise. The island, which enforces some of the most difficult COVID restrictions on earth, is expected to ease quarantine requirements meant for travellers in arriving days. Its COVID policiesContinue Reading