Live Breaking News & Updates on Indo Pacific Programme

Stay updated with breaking news from Indo pacific programme. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.

Why China is still on the sidelines in Afghanistan, 2 years after messy US troop pull-out

The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in the summer of 2021 continues to be seen as a "black mark" on Joe Biden's presidency - a chaotic and deadly exit that left the war-torn country in a security vacuum as the Taliban swiftly advanced on Kabul. Two years on, Afghans are still struggling under one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with most international aid, including from the United States, suspended following the Taliban takeover. But no major power, not even neighbouring Chin ....

United States , Sadiq Amini , Yun Sun , Wang Yi , German Marshall Fund Indo Pacific Programme , Shanghai International Studies University , Stimson Centre , China Morning Post Publishers Ltd , Observer Research Foundation America , Fleeing Afghans , Taliban Afghans , German Marshall Fund , Indo Pacific Programme , East Asia , Foreign Minister Meeting , Islamic State Affiliates , Islamic State , South China Morning Post , China Morning Post Publishers , The Taliban , The Taliban , Taliban Takeover , Joe Biden ,

Xi Jinping unexpectedly pulls out of BRICS summit speech in 'extraordinary' move

Chinese President Xi Jinping unexpectedly pulled out of delivering a speech at the BRICS summit in South Africa - leading to speculation he might be unwell. The Chinese leader was in Johannesburg for the business forum but asked his commerce minister Wang Wentao to deliver the remarks instead. The unusual move has sparked speculation that something was "amiss" but it is unlikely the Chinese government will provide an explanation. ....

United Arab Emirates , United States , South Africa , Saudi Arabia , South African , Vladimir Putin , Bill Bishop , Luiz Inacio Lula , Wang Wentao , James Palmer , Narendra Modi , Bonnie Glaser , International Criminal Court , German Marshall Fund , Indo Pacific Programme , Chinese President Xi Jinping , Cyril Ramaphosa , China Global South Project , Foreign Policy , Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula , Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi , President Vladimir Putin , International Criminal , United Arab , Xi Jinping , South Africa ,