China lodges protest over Taiwan content in US defence bill New defence policy bill suggests a plan to conduct high-level military exchanges with self-ruled Taiwan. Dec 26, 2016
At 6.5% China GDP growth rate will hit new 25-year low in 2017 China's top leaders chose to stick to a "prudent and neutral" monetary policy in 2017. Dec 19, 2016
China to return seized U.S. drone, says Washington 'hyping up' incident China seized the drone, known as an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), on 15 December Dec 18, 2016
Trump knows China's position on Taiwan Beijing says after Twitter outburst Trump asks on Twitter if China asked if it was OK to devalue their currency. Dec 5, 2016
China coal mine blast: Death toll rises to 32 A total of 181 workers were initially trapped underground and 149 of them were rescued Dec 4, 2016
Malaysia to summon Myanmar envoy as violence against Rohingya escalates Many among the Buddhist majority in Myanmar view its 1.1 million Rohingya as illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. Nov 25, 2016
With Donald Trump intent on killing TPP, China to lead trade and diplomacy in Asia China has tended to see the TPP as part of U.S. efforts to exclude it from setting global rules and to rally others against Beijing. Nov 23, 2016
South Korea prosecutors say President Park was accomplice in corruption scandal The prosecutors' comments are likely to spur stronger calls for her to step down or be impeached Nov 20, 2016
Virginia mayor steps down in protest against racist rant at Michelle Obama A woman called Michelle an "ape in heels" in her facebook post. Nov 16, 2016
Eight dead in clashes between Myanmar army and militants in Rakhine The military has blocked access to the area for journalists and aid workers. Nov 13, 2016
Jakarta Islamist rally: Has Widodo done enough to contain religious tensions? Critics say Joko Widodo's government has not done enough to contain religious and ethnic tensions. Nov 4, 2016
In snub to US, Malaysia to buy Littoral Mission patrol vessels from China Malaysia's ties with the US suffered following the lawsuits in the 1MDB case. Oct 28, 2016
Sunni militant suicide strike kills 59 in Pakistan's Quetta Attack was carried out by Sunni militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). authorities believe.. Oct 25, 2016
Afghan Taliban envoys in Pakistan to discuss possible peace talks - Report The visit comes days after Taliban sources said they had held informal meetings with Afghan and US officials in Qatar Oct 23, 2016
US warship targeted in failed missile attack from Yemen, says official Multiple surface-to-surface missiles were fired at the USS Mason sailing in international waters in the Red Sea. Oct 16, 2016
China's GDP growth rate hardly masks fundamental weaknesses China is targeting gross domestic product growth of 6.5 to 7 percent this year, after 6.9 percent last year. Oct 15, 2016
Sexual-assault accusers 'want to stop our movement', says Donald Trump Donald Trump said that the women accusing him of sexual misconduct fabricated their stories to damage his campaign Oct 15, 2016 Us presidential election
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies after prolonged illness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn is expected to become Thailand's new king. Oct 13, 2016
Three South Koreans found shot dead in Philippines amid string of killings The bodies of two men and a woman, all older than 40, had gunshot wounds on their heads. Oct 13, 2016
Australian parliament rejects bill for same-sex marriage vote Australia's government introduced legislation to parliament to hold a public vote in February 2017 on whether to legalise same-sex unions. Oct 11, 2016