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.

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,

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’s leader Xi Jinping and Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn have pledged closer ties during the first visit to China by a reigning Thai monarch.

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

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday rolled out the red carpet for the first Thai monarch to visit China since ties were established 50 years ago, seizing the chance to portray his nation as a benevolent neighbour and reliable economic partner.

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.

Beijing warned President Donald Trump that the first U.S. arms sale to Taiwan under his second administration "gravely infringes" on China's sovereignty and interests and that it would take "all necessary measures" in response.

BEIJING: King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida travelled by royal car from the China World Hotel in Beijing, their residence during their visit, to the Martyrs' Memorial in Tiananmen Square on Saturday,