Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi said if China attacks democratically ruled Taiwan it could trigger a military response from Tokyo

Ahead of the Singapore-China forum on Leadership on Nov 18, Singapore says it sees a good chance to understand Beijing’s view of the world today. Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing,

China's commerce ministry on Friday criticised comments made by Dutch Economy Minister Vincent Karremans defending the seizure of Chinese-owned, Netherlands-based chipmaker Nexperia, days before senior Dutch officials visit Beijing to discuss how to resolve the dispute.

Both countries have summoned each other’s ambassadors after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could draw a military response from Tokyo.

China sent a coast guard formation through the disputed Senkaku waters on Sunday, stepping up pressure on Japan amid a growing diplomatic row sparked by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks on Taiwan.

Trump's zero tolerance policy clashes with China's new tariff-free trade deal with Venezuela, escalating tensions as U.S. carrier group monitors the region.

The diplomatic row comes after Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi said Japan may intervene if China blockades Taiwan.