Pope wraps up Southeast Asia and Oceania trip, the longest of his tenure
Pope Francis departed Singapore on Friday - wrapping up his tour through Southeast Asia and Oceania, where he visited four countries and preached a message of religious tolerance and inclusivity.
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Japanās historic visit to Cambodiaās Chinese-renovated Ream Naval Base has sparked concern in Washington. The port call by two Japanese warships marks the first docking at the base, which has raised questions about Beijingās growing influence in Southeast Asia. Despite assurances from Cambodia that the base is open to all nations, the U.S. has expressed fears over China's expanding strategic foothold in the Gulf of Thailand, a region near the disputed South China Sea. As tensions rise between global powers, this move signals a significant shift in the regionās military and diplomatic dynamics. Watch to understand why this event is creating waves in international relations.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping wraps up his Southeast Asia tour with a strategic visit to Cambodia, aiming to fortify bilateral ties and expand regional trade as tensions with the U.S. intensify. Amid fresh American tariffs targeting Chinese and Cambodian exports, Xi's outreach signals Chinaās pivot toward Southeast Asia. Following stops in Vietnam and Malaysia, his Cambodia leg underlines Beijingās plan to counterbalance Western pressure with stronger ASEAN partnerships. The visit emphasizes mutual cooperation, trade development, and geopolitical maneuvering as China reinforces its influence in the region.
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China's Xi visits Cambodia to strengthen bilateral ties and trade
The Chinese president concluded his Southeast Asian tour in Cambodia, meeting top officials to strengthen ties and discuss trade amid US tariff concerns.
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Chinaās state-sanctioned Catholic church has branded Pope Francis a āWestern stoogeā and criticized VaticanāBeijing agreements as threats to national sovereignty. Underground congregations are now pressing for unity despite strict party surveillance, while hardline officials accuse the late pontiff of meddling in Chinese religious policy. Human rights groups condemn the broader crackdown on Christians, even as experts like Michel Chambon praise Francisās diplomatic reset with Beijing. With the next papal selection looming, Chinese Catholics face a pivotal choice between state control and underground solidarity.
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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has issued a stark warning about the unraveling global trade system. Following Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs, Wong compared todayās fragmentation to preāWorld War conditions.
He cautioned against rising protectionism and urged nations to avoid a return to economic nationalism.Markets remain volatile as global leaders grapple with the fallout from the U.S. trade shift.
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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong issued a grave warning on the global repercussions of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff escalation. In a video address, Wong expressed concern that trade wars could escalate into full-blown armed conflicts if unchecked. He confirmed that Singapore has been directly impacted by a 10% tariff imposed by Washington on its exports. The move, part of Trumpās wider āAmerica Firstā economic retaliation strategy, is drawing concern from trade-reliant nations across Asia. Wong urged global leaders to act fast to protect multilateral trade and peace.
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Pope Francis is halfway through his longest, farthest, and most challenging tour of his pontificate. The wheelchair-bound octogenarian has travelled to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and East Timor, and..