Papua New Guinea's new prime minister has pledged to win more benefits for the debt-ridden Pacific country. But doing so could come at the cost of vital foreign revenue streams -- and his political career.
Ahead of China's National Day on Oct. 1, Hong Kong's government is going to come under enormous pressure from Beijing to end the city's long-running protests.
While direct sharing between the U.S. allies may cease, Washington will serve as a conduit ensuring the continued flow of information.
Now that it has walked away from the INF treaty, the U.S. is looking to deploy nuclear missiles in the western Pacific against China. Whether it finds a spot to place them is another story.
Under the threat of a U.S. trade salvo, Hanoi could be forced to readjust its longtime "neutral" approach between Washington and Beijing to ensure its economic growth stays on track.
Examining Hong Kong's "pillars of power" can provide clues about the future of the city's demonstrations, but mainland China will have the final call.
By Ben West
Hanoi defies Chinese wishes in a disputed area by extending a rig's contract to explore for energy, creating a situation ripe for escalation.
The incident, whether sparked by a deliberate or accidental intrusion, highlights the increased cooperation between the Russian and Chinese militaries in East Asia.
Irked by South Korea's hard line over its imperialist past, Japan is firing an economic shot at its neighbor -- and there's no telling when cooler heads will prevail.
By Evan Rees
Chinese and Vietnamese vessels have reportedly faced off in the disputed waters of the energy-rich Vanguard Bank, ending a five-year spell of relative peace in the region.
