Indo-Pacific
China, Russia bombers fly off Alaska, trigger first U.S. intercept
Two partners expand joint activity from Asia to East Pacific
Ukraine war
Ukraine tells China it is open to Russia talks if Moscow acts in good faith
Kyiv sees no sign of that currently, its foreign minister says in Beijing
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Ukraine war
China companies supply Belarus defense contractor with Russia ties
Records obtained by BelPol show Chinese links to sanctioned BelOMO group
Asia Insight
Korean tensions flare as Seoul, Pyongyang take opposing sides on Ukraine
Russia-North Korea military upgrade triggers deeper U.S.-South Korea nuclear alliance
International relations
Hong Kong plays leading role in sanctions evasion: report
New analysis spotlights Chinese city as transshipment hub of goods to sanctioned nations
International relations
Wall Street Journal reporter sentenced to 16 years in Russian prison
Prisoner exchange possible after 'sham trial' brings conviction and sentencing on Friday
Interview
Deutsche Bank to boost Asia revenue to 'well north of 15%': CEO
Christian Sewing committed to China presence despite Germany's de-risking efforts
South China Sea
China and Russia extend military cooperation to South China Sea
Activities follow increased drills among Japan, U.S. and Philippines
Wealth Management
China trails in millionaire growth forecast as Russia keeps steady pace
Taiwan expected to see quickest expansion of rich set by 2028
International relations
Australia arrests couple in alleged Russia-linked espionage plot
Authorities warn of more foreign agents seeking to infiltrate public bodies
Ukraine war
Ukraine urgently needs South Korean air defense systems, envoy says
Ambassador Dmytro Ponomarenko cites deadly Russian attack on children's hospital
Comment
Russia woos Global South in push for new world order
Gambit to curb Western influence hinges on outcome of Ukraine war
International relations
India PM Modi tells Putin in Moscow 'peace is of utmost importance'
Ukraine's Zelenskyy rips visit as 'devastating blow to peace efforts'
Transportation
Central Asian railway to offer new link between China, Europe
New rail network would bypass problematic routes through Russia and Red Sea
International relations
China and Belarus start joint exercises on NATO's edge
Countries advocate multipolar world amid tensions with U.S. and the West
Defense
North Korea dispatches military training delegation to Russia
Move comes after Pyongyang and Moscow seal strategic partnership
Defense
U.S. Navy visits former base in Vietnam's strategic Cam Ranh Bay
Ex-defense official has said U.S. presence in area would send firm message to China
Ukraine war
Russian missile attack kills 36, hits children's hospital, Ukraine says
Moscow fires barrage of missiles on multiple cities
Opinion
Kazakhstan leverages middle power status with West, China, Russia
Europe, U.S. need to enhance engagement with Astana
International relations
Modi travels to Moscow for first time since Ukraine war
Visit shows 'resilience' of India-Russia ties amid global uncertainty, observers say
Your Week in Asia
Modi meets Putin, Samsung faces strike, Philippines-Japan '2-plus-2'
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Comment
Is the China-Russia friendship facade set to crumble?
A Donald Trump comeback in the U.S. would further fray Beijing-Moscow ties
Politics
15 years after Xinjiang unrest, China fends off criticism of hardline rule
Beijing cements support from like-minded states, cushioning West's condemnation
International relations
China and Russia's security bloc tightens bonds as it expands
Belarus the latest to join SCO as group aims to counterbalance the West
Defense
Russian armor-piercing tank rounds to be made in India, Rostec says
State-owned weapons producer also plans to make gunpowder in the country