U.S. joins Australian plan to develop new Pacific naval base
The United States will join Pacific ally Australia to build a naval base on Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said, amid a push by regional powers to lock in alliances and secure access to key infrastructure.
U.S.-China divisions take center stage at APEC summit
The United States and China swapped barbs over trade, investment and regional security at an Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit on Saturday, as growing fault lines among members suggested little prospect of consensus at the weekend meetin…
Pence vows no end to tariffs until China bows
The United States will not back down from its trade dispute with China, and might even double its tariffs, unless Beijing bows to U.S. demands, Vice President Mike Pence said on Saturday.
Pence met with Taiwan’s APEC envoy
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met with Taiwan’s envoy to the APEC summit, Morris Chang, on the sidelines of a business forum on Saturday in Port Moresby, according to a media report.
Mexico’s Lopez Obrador to hold new public consultation on policy platform
Mexico’s incoming government will hold a national public consultation on Nov. 24-25 for residents to voice their opinion on 10 key policy proposals ranging from a new rail line and oil refinery to reforestation and free public internet initiatives.
Homeless man who helped thwart Australia attack charged with burglary, theft
A homeless man who used his shopping trolley to help thwart an attack by a knife-wielding Islamic State sympathizer in Australia this month has been charged with five offences, including burglary and theft.
Pence vows no end to trade action with China until it changes
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Saturday the United States will not end its trade action against China until it amends its trade polices.
CIA believes Saudi crown prince ordered journalist’s killing: source
The CIA believes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, complicating President Donald Trump’s efforts to preserve ties with a key U.S. ally….
APEC nations fracture over future of free trade
Fault lines were quick to emerge over the future of free trade as leaders gathered for an Asia-Pacific summit on Saturday, with some calling for radical change while others argued for a return to the status quo on globalization.
Russia warns against protectionism at APEC summit
Russian Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev warned against growing protectionism and argued for clear cut and transparent rules on trade.
