Asia-Pacific

'No stone unturned': Vietnam's new party boss extends his anti-corruption campaign

4:06am August 20, 2024

The new Vietnamese leader's pragmatic approach to ideology and diplomacy may see Vietnam become more confident in pursuing its national interests. But preserving the anti-corruption campaign is paramount.

This Jan. 4 photo shows Chinese People's Liberation Army soldiers assembling during military training at Pamir Mountains in Kashgar, northwestern China's Xinjiang region.

Pentagon Pushes For Bigger Effort To Deter China's Growing Military Might

6:59pm March 16, 2021

by Tom Bowman

The Pacific Deterrence Initiative aims to beef up the military in the Pacific and work more closely with partners and allies. But some experts are cautious about inflating the Chinese threat.

President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping attend a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing last month.

Trump's National Security Strategy Angers China

10:39am December 19, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The report mentions China nearly two dozen times, but not once in a positive light. It follows the president's visit to Beijing in which he touted "great chemistry" with China's leader Xi Jinping.

President Trump speaks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit at the Aryana Convention Center, on Friday in Danang, Vietnam.

Trump Talks Tough On Trade At Summit In Vietnam

5:56am November 10, 2017

by Scott Neuman

In a speech that sounded at times like an airing of economic grievances, the president told APEC member nations that the U.S. will no longer tolerate unfair trade practices.

Breadfruit is a protein and nutrient-rich staple in Hawaii and other islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Productive, Protein-Rich Breadfruit Could Help The World's Hungry Tropics

3:48pm August 09, 2016

by Liza Gross

Packed with nutrients, easy to grow and adaptable to local cuisines, this tropical superfood could bring more food and cash to poor farmers around the world.

'Fast-Track' Trade Authority Wins Key Test Vote In Senate

3:28pm May 21, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Lawmakers voted 62-38 to limit debate on a bill that would grant the authority to President Obama, marking a big step toward a new trade pact with 11 Asia-Pacific nations.

Secretary of State John Kerry and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Beijing on Friday. Beijing and Washington backed an anti-corruption pact.

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Asia-Pacific Nations Agree To Go After Corruption

9:27am November 08, 2014

by Scott Neuman

The agreement of the 21-member group, including the U.S. and Canada, would establish an informal information sharing network to track and detain corrupt officials.

Fijian U.N. peacekeepers released by the group Nusra Front in Syria on Thursday as they arrive in Israeli-held territory on the Golan Heights.

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Fijian Peacekeepers Released By Syrian Nusra Front Rebels

11:44am September 11, 2014

by Scott Neuman

The 45 U.N. troops were taken hostage last month on the Syrian-controlled side of the Golan Heights.