Indonesia, China agree to expand trade beyond $167 billion
Indonesia and China agreed to expand bilateral trade beyond the current US$167 billion threshold after their inaugural Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue in Jakarta on Friday. Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said the existing figure does not reflect the full economic potential of the two countries. Speaking after meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Sugiono said both sides intend to continue enhancing cooperation in the trade sector to increase the volume and value of bilateral commerce. He said the two countries also want to revitalize strategic platforms covering energy, minerals and maritime trade. The dialogue produced preliminary discussions for a 2027, 2031 Action... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 01:30 LONDON
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China Blames U.S. 'Hostile Policy' for Korean Peninsula Tensions After Wang Yi Visit to Seoul
China has blamed the United States for rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula after Foreign Minister Wang Yi met South Korea's national security adviser in Seoul on Thursday. During the meeting, Wang urged South Korea not to take sides between Beijing and Washington and called for what he described as peaceful coexistence with North Korea. The comments came as Seoul also disclosed a higher estimate of North Korea's nuclear arsenal, adding to concern about the security situation in the region.Wang said the fundamental solution to tensions lay in addressing what he called the root causes of the problem and pressing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 11:00 LONDON
