Asian leaders congratulate Trump, though talk of tariffs has some worried
Others called for US support to maintain peace in the region.
US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state
Rubio is tough on China and has said he would use US influence to promote human rights in Southeast Asia.
Trump extends deadline for TikTok ban
But the new US president said he still wants the app’s Chinese owners to divest at least partially.
Beijing sees Trump presidency as ‘critical’ juncture for Sino-US ties
An official commentary says both sides should ‘move towards each other’ as officials invite US companies to China.
Beijing changes Rubio’s Chinese name, perhaps to get around travel ban
Changes to official translations are approved at a high level, and could be a way to ease sanctions indirectly.
Asian leaders congratulate Trump, though talk of tariffs has some worried
Others called for US support to maintain peace in the region.
US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state
Rubio is tough on China and has said he would use US influence to promote human rights in Southeast Asia.
Trump extends deadline for TikTok ban
But the new US president said he still wants the app’s Chinese owners to divest at least partially.
Beijing sees Trump presidency as ‘critical’ juncture for Sino-US ties
An official commentary says both sides should ‘move towards each other’ as officials invite US companies to China.
Beijing changes Rubio’s Chinese name, perhaps to get around travel ban
Changes to official translations are approved at a high level, and could be a way to ease sanctions indirectly.
Rubio hosts ‘Quad’ foreign ministers after being sworn in
The partnership between Australia, India, the US and Japan was a key plank in Biden’s strategy against China.
China executes Zhuhai car killer, campus knife attacker
The executions are seen as a deterrent amid a spate of ‘revenge attacks’ in recent months.
Another Hong Konger released as fears grow for Myanmar scam park victims
Relatives say loved ones ‘electrocuted’ with batons amid fears they could be moved to evade rescue attempts.
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, but Biden says he won’t enforce it
Trump has opposed the ban, which is set to take effect a day before his inauguration.
