AWANI Global: Navigating tensions | Preparing ASEAN Amid US-China Rivalry
Dr Toshi Yoshihara from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) and Universiti Malaya’s (UM) Assoc. Prof. Dr Roy Anthony Rogers delve into the intricacies of the US-China relationship as well as ASEAN's role in maintaining regional stability amidst varying national alignments.
Sun Jun 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: China preferred ally choice among SEA countries – survey
A survey by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute found China has become the prevailing choice if countries in Southeast Asia were forced to align itself in the ongoing US-China rivalry.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![US, China top military officials speak for first time in over a year US, China top military officials speak for first time in over a year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703217441_USChina.jpg)
US, China top military officials speak for first time in over a year
The top U.S. military officer held a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart on Thursday, the Pentagon said, in the first such conversation in over a year.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649227121_Indonesiareimposes.jpg)
Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India
The government will finalise the list of countries included in the provision within one month, according to a statement.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's tightrope walk: Between the dragon and the eagle [COLUMNIST] Malaysia's tightrope walk: Between the dragon and the eagle](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694597085_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's tightrope walk: Between the dragon and the eagle
The US-China rivalry is reshaping the world, and nations like Malaysia must navigate this new reality with dexterity.
Thu Sep 21 2023
![Reviving dialogue a crucial step in overcoming US-China pessimism Reviving dialogue a crucial step in overcoming US-China pessimism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51631084052_uschina.jpg)
Reviving dialogue a crucial step in overcoming US-China pessimism
Fluctuations in tension and cooperation are common between the US and China, but observers say the relationship is probably at its most fragile yet.
Mon Aug 07 2023
![A familiar face for the US as China's Wang returns as foreign minister A familiar face for the US as China's Wang returns as foreign minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646216043_WangYi.jpg)
A familiar face for the US as China's Wang returns as foreign minister
Wang Yi known in Washington for his sometimes aggressive defense of China's positions, has been a fixture in US-China relations for years.
Wed Jul 26 2023
![Beijing jabs in US-China tech fight with chip material export curbs Beijing jabs in US-China tech fight with chip material export curbs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81688529692_ChinaUS.jpg)
Beijing jabs in US-China tech fight with chip material export curbs
China recently announced export controls on gallium and germanium products.
Wed Jul 05 2023
![Biden addresses Xi 'dictator' remark, says US-China relations unharmed Biden addresses Xi 'dictator' remark, says US-China relations unharmed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51635952341_JoeBidenXiJinpin.jpg)
Biden addresses Xi 'dictator' remark, says US-China relations unharmed
Joe Biden said he expected to be meeting with Xi Jinping in the near term and said Antony Blinken had had a great trip to China recently.
Fri Jun 23 2023
![Xi, Blinken agree to stabilize US-China relations in Beijing talks Xi, Blinken agree to stabilize US-China relations in Beijing talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41687168115_AntonyBlinkenXiJ.jpg)
Xi, Blinken agree to stabilize US-China relations in Beijing talks
China and the United States agreed on Monday to stabilize their intense rivalry so it does not veer into conflict.
Tue Jun 20 2023
![Asia security summit kicks off amid US-China tensions Asia security summit kicks off amid US-China tensions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51685698716_SoutheastAsiaDefen.jpg)
Asia security summit kicks off amid US-China tensions
Senior military officers, diplomats, weapons makers and security analysts from around the globe are attending the Shangri-La Dialogue.
Fri Jun 02 2023
!['No indication of aliens': Spy balloon saga continues to surprise amid rising US-China tension 'No indication of aliens': Spy balloon saga continues to surprise amid rising US-China tension](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676343511_BALLOON.jpg)
'No indication of aliens': Spy balloon saga continues to surprise amid rising US-China tension
The balloon saga continues helping to drive US-China relations downwards.
Tue Feb 14 2023
![Analysis: After spy balloon incident, can China and the US talk again? Analysis: After spy balloon incident, can China and the US talk again?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41676255767_BALLOON.jpg)
Analysis: After spy balloon incident, can China and the US talk again?
Biden has said the balloon needed to be shot down, but has played down both the security threat and the impact on US-China relations.
Mon Feb 13 2023
![US-China ties on a precipice after Pelosi visit to Taiwan US-China ties on a precipice after Pelosi visit to Taiwan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41659581469_pelosi.jpg)
US-China ties on a precipice after Pelosi visit to Taiwan
China had ratcheted up potential confrontation weeks ago by declaring that the Taiwan Strait that separates the island from the mainland is not international waters.
Thu Aug 04 2022
![Saudi Arabia says to boost relations with both US, China Saudi Arabia says to boost relations with both US, China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/81520465502_TBADELJUBEIR.jpg)
Saudi Arabia says to boost relations with both US, China
Saudi Arabia said it will continue to bolster its partnerships with both the United States and China as Joe Biden visited the kingdom for his first visit since he became president.
Sun Jul 17 2022