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North Korea blows up roads linking it with South, prompting warning shots at border

Roads have long been unused but destroying them sends clear message Pyongyang does not want to negotiate with Seoul, experts say

The Guardian - UK

Hopes Pinned On Peace Across Taiwan Strait After Drills

People on both sides of the fraught Taiwan Strait pinned their hopes this week on peace, after Beijing launched military drills around the self-ruled island.

International Business Times

US, Philippines Launch War Games A Day After China's Taiwan Drills

Thousands of US and Filipino marines launched 10 days of joint exercises in the northern and western Philippines on Tuesday, a day after China held huge drills around Taiwan.

International Business Times

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North Korea blows up roads near South Korean border as tensions soar

Latest move comes after Pyongyang accused South Korea of sending drones carrying propaganda leaflets over its capital.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan Detects Record 153 Chinese Military Aircraft After Drills

Taiwan detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft around the self-ruled island, official data showed Tuesday, after China held a day of large-scale drills.

International Business Times

The US isn’t the only country voting on Nov 5. This small Pacific nation is also holding an election – and China is watching

The United States isn’t the only country with a big election on November 5. Palau, a tourism-dependent microstate in the north Pacific, will also vote for a new president, Senate and House of Delegates that day.

The Conversation

China's Military Encircles Taiwan In 'Warning' Drills

Beijing has not ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control and Monday's drills represent its fourth round of large-scale war games in just over two years.

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China’s exports slow sharply in September, adding to worries over the economy

China’s exports slowed sharply in September as global demand weakened, adding to worries over how to recharge growth in the world's second-largest economy

The Independent UK

China's Premier Li attends a regional security meeting in Pakistan

China’s Premier Li Qiang is the most prominent leader attending this week’s meeting in Pakistan of a regional security grouping that was founded by Russia and China to counter Western alliances

The Independent UK

Seoul on alert as North Korea ‘to blow up border roads’ amid drone row

Seoul says it is ‘fully ready’ for any provocation as Pyongyang deploys eight artillery brigades to the border.

Al Jazeera

South Korea Military Says 'Fully Ready' As Drone Flights Anger North

South Korea's military said on Monday it was "fully ready" to respond after North Korea ordered troops on the border to prepare to fire in a dispute over drone flights to Pyongyang.

International Business Times

Stock market today: Asian shares gain after China says more help is needed for its slowing economy

Asian shares have started the week on a high note, with stocks in China rising more than 1% after the finance minister said over the weekend that more stimulus is needed for the slowing economy

The Independent UK

Pakistan hosts a major security meeting this week as it struggles against rising insurgent violence

Pakistan is hosting a major security meeting this week, with senior leaders from longtime ally China and archrival India among those attending

The Independent UK

North Korea has accused Seoul of flying drones over its capital – what is going on?

Pyongyang has reacted to an apparent flyover with furious rhetoric, ordering artillery units at its border with South Korea to ‘get fully ready to open fire’. What happened and how worrying is it?

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China conducts military drills around Taiwan in warning to island’s president

PLA and Chinese coastguard approach Taiwan by sea and air in move linked by state media to ‘separatist’ National Day speech

France 24

China vows never to renounce 'use of force' to retake Taiwan as drills end

China deployed planes and ships around Taiwan in military drills on Monday, issuing a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces. The drills marked the fourth large-scale exercise in two years as Beijing refuses to rule out force in its efforts to control Taiwan. Washington said the drills risked "escalation", calling on…

Al Jazeera

China starts new round of war games around Taiwan

Beijing begins manoeuvres in ‘stern warning’ days after President Lai’s first National Day speech.

International Business Times

China Says Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan

China on Monday launched military drills around Taiwan, Beijing's defence ministry said, sending planes and ships to encircle the self-ruled island.

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The Independent UK

North Korea says front-line units ready to strike South Korea if more drones appear

North Korea says its front-line army units are ready to launch strikes on South Korea after accusing its rival of flying drones over the capital Pyongyang

The Independent UK

China's premier talks trade in Vietnam despite differences over South China Sea

China has agreed to assist Vietnam on cross-border railway development and take steps to expand agricultural imports from its smaller neighbor

Al Jazeera

In a first, casino hub Macau elects chief executive born in mainland China

Former judge Sam Hou Fai receives 394 out of 398 votes cast in an election where he was the sole candidate.

International Business Times

Pakistan Frets Over Security Ahead Of SCO Summit

Pakistan authorities were on Sunday preparing to shut down the capital ahead of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, overshadowed by recent militant violence and political unrest.

The Independent UK

Beijing loyalists will vote to endorse Macao's former top judge as next leader of the casino hub

About 400 Beijing loyalists will vote to endorse the sole candidate for the top job in the Chinese city of Macao in a largely ceremonial election that would make him the first leader of the casino hub to be born in mainland China

The Independent UK

Sister of North Korea's leader threatens South Korea over drone flights

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused South Korea of deliberately avoiding responsibility for the alleged flights of South Korean drones over the North’s capital

The Guardian - UK

Foreign Office ‘asked for UK visit by Taiwan ex-president to be deferred’ to not anger China

Exclusive: Request to postpone Tsai Ing-wen’s trip came before ‘goodwill visit’ to China by David Lammy next week

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