Their display of friendship in China was aimed at projecting an alternative to U.S. global leadership, even as serious differences among them remain.
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Trump Is Pushing India Back Toward China
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been moving to align India with the United States and freeze out China. Now, efforts to rebuild ties between the Asian giants are gaining momentum.
Philippines Condemns China After South China Sea Collision Captured on Video
Footage shows a Chinese coast guard vessel chasing a Philippine boat and then ramming a Chinese warship. It was the latest confrontation in the contested waters.
Trump to Host Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for ‘Peace Signing’
President Trump appeared eager to project confidence that an agreement could be reached in a long-intractable conflict.
Thailand and Cambodia Stepped Back From War, but Their Temple Fight Remains
Intense nationalism and disputed history — and maps — stoke the neighbors’ hostilities. Even a surge of international diplomacy has brought little hope of a lasting peace.
Trump Administration Told Taiwan’s President to Avoid U.S. Stopover
The Taiwanese leader canceled U.S. transit visits after being urged to change his plans, two officials said. Washington has been in talks with Beijing over trade and a possible summit.
India Says It Killed 3 Militants Behind Spring Terrorist Attack in Kashmir
The government has faced criticism for being slow to catch the shooters who slaughtered 26 civilians and started clashes between India and Pakistan.
Thailand Warns of War With Cambodia as Deadly Clashes Enter 2nd Day
More than 100,000 people have been displaced in the deadliest conflict between the two nations in 14 years.
Thailand and Cambodia Clash in Deadly Border Dispute
At least a dozen people were killed after the two countries exchanged fire after simmering tensions over a border dispute boiled over on Thursday.
Ancient Temples Have Long Been a Flashpoint Between Cambodia and Thailand
Both countries lay claim to centuries-old worship sites perched on the mountains that divide the two nations, sometimes stoking nationalistic fervor.