Tag Archives: China

US-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan defence issue

SINGAPORE: – Rhetoric between Washington and Beijing intensified over the weekend at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, following stark warnings from U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about the potential for a Chinese military assault on Taiwan. Hegseth’s assertion that … Continue reading US-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan defence issue

Hegseth Calls Asian Allies for 5% GDP Defence Investment

SINGAPORE – At the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning to Indo-Pacific allies, urging them to significantly increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP—mirroring commitments made by … Continue reading Hegseth Calls Asian Allies for 5% GDP Defence Investment

Shangri-La Dialogue  while U.S.-China Tensions Persist

SINGAPORE — The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue will open on Friday at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore, gathering over 550 delegates from 47 countries, including 40 minister-level representatives. French President Emmanuel Macron  will deliver the keynote address, marking the first time … Continue reading Shangri-La Dialogue  while U.S.-China Tensions Persist

46th ASEAN Summit: A Strategic Push for Stability

KUALA LUMPUR – The 46th ASEAN Summit took place from May 26 to 27, 2025, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia. The event brought together top leaders from the ten ASEAN member states, along with high-level guests from … Continue reading 46th ASEAN Summit: A Strategic Push for Stability

Asia-Pacific: Attractive for Bavarian business

MUNICH – As part of a congress, the vbw – Bavarian Industry Association (Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft e. V.) examined the business opportunities for Bavarian companies in the Chinese free trade zone of Hainan. “China aims to develop Hainan into … Continue reading Asia-Pacific: Attractive for Bavarian business