In the years since the UNCLOS tribunal ruling, the legal battle over China’s South China Sea claims has continued. According to Kardon, Japan’s recent note to the U.N. is part of “a series of such diplomatic notes that began with Malaysia's December 2019 submission of extended continental shelf claims to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf.” … [Read more...] about Japan Latest Nation to Contest Beijing’s South China Sea Claims
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Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
King had never met Marlon Brando, who was even tougher to get and tougher to interview, when the acting giant asked to appear on King’s show in 1994. The two hit it off so famously they ended their 90-minute talk with a song and an on-the-mouth kiss, an image that was all over media in subsequent weeks. … [Read more...] about Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
Brexit trade deal reached between UK and European Union with just days to spare
Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander de Croo said that the only thing that mattered to him was ensuring the best protection for Belgium's economic interests. "We must protect our Belgian companies from unfair British competition. Initial reports seem to indicate that this agreement will give us this crucial guarantee," he said. … [Read more...] about Brexit trade deal reached between UK and European Union with just days to spare
Nile Gardiner: Biden wrong to evict Winston Churchill bust from Oval Office — signals weakening of US-UK ties
In April 2016, ahead of the Brexit referendum, Obama warned the U.K. that it would be at "the back of the queue" for a trade deal with the U.S. if the British people dared to vote to leave the European Union. His remarks, made in London, were seen as both insulting and an unacceptable direct intervention by the U.S. president in British politics. … [Read more...] about Nile Gardiner: Biden wrong to evict Winston Churchill bust from Oval Office — signals weakening of US-UK ties
Chinese Support Gives Laos an Edge Over Powerful Neighbor Vietnam
However, the wealthier China has helped build otherwise hard-to-get infrastructure to Laos, most notably a high-speed rail line and special economic zones. Some of the projects fall under China's 6-year-old Belt and Road Initiative aimed at driving up Sino-foreign trade around Eurasia. Chinese funding also built some of the country's roads and bridges. … [Read more...] about Chinese Support Gives Laos an Edge Over Powerful Neighbor Vietnam
