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As Thailand and Vietnam mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026, the relationship between two countries is entering a new era. What began as a diplomatic relationship between close neighbours has evolved into one of Asean's most important economic partnerships.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan launches annual military drill to counter potential Chinese attack

Taiwan to now check its population’s reliance and response to disruption in internet service if China attacks

The Independent UK

Taiwan launches annual war games as pressure from China grows

Taiwan on Wednesday launched its annual "Han Kuang" military exercises. The event, which is the island's largest military drill, is meant to prepare the country for a potential Chinese invasion. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, and has ramped up military pressure on the island in recent years.

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In Tibet, some embrace their native language even under China's sweeping new 'ethnic unity' law

A 73-year-old retired nurse spoke her native Tibetan all her life but never learned to write it — until now

The Independent UK

Chinese ship spotted lurking over Taiwan-US undersea cables — 'research vessel' seen loitering above the 8,000-mile Pacific Light Cable Network fiber-optic system

A new video shows Taiwan’s Coast Guard warning a 200-ft long Chinese-flagged research vessel, spotted loitering over a fiber internet cable, to change course.

Tom’s Hardware

Chinese activist held by Thailand arrives in Canada

A Chinese activist detained in Thailand has arrived in Canada, a month after police prevented her boarding a flight from Bangkok to Vancouver, according to supporters.

Bangkok Post

'How do you explain US, China?' Former India envoy counters Pakistan army's 'kaafir' remark

Former Indian ambassador to Iran Dinkar P Srivastava has questioned Asim Munir-led Pakistan's military over its recent remarks invoking religious references while commenting on India-Afghanistan ties. He asked how Islamabad reconciles those statements with its own long-standing partnerships with the United States and China.

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US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets

A group of young scientists and entrepreneurs started a backyard lab in Boston in 2018 to find a cleaner metal-refining method

The Independent UK

Top US commander vows China won’t dominate the Indo-Pacific

The U.S. Pacific Command chief, Admiral Samuel Paparo, is warning that coercive actions by China and others are challenging regional stability in the Indo-Pacific

The Independent UK

French ex-pilot who said IAF lost Rafales detained for ‘spying’

A French military commentator and former French Navy pilot is being investigated in France over allegations that he passed on sensitive military information to China. Pierre-Henri Chuet is the same pilot who had earlier claimed that India lost Rafale jets during Op Sindoor to Pakistan’s Chinese fighter planes, reports Surendra…

The Times of India

For most US small businesses, Trump’s tariffs aren’t the big issue they were

Tariffs are annoying and disruptive, but this round is less impactful – and business owners are taking them in their stride

The Guardian - US

Green Card updates for August: EB-1 may become unavailable for Indians

The US Department of State has already notified the changes that are going to happen to Green Card applicants this month as the fiscal year enters its final two months. The department also warned they might have to retrogress some dates and some Green Card categories may become unavailable because…

The Times of India

Chinese super embassy critics vow to fight on after High Court decision upheld

Local residents said the decision ‘doesn’t change the fact that a fortress doesn’t belong in our community’.

Evening Standard

Chinese super-embassy in London to go ahead after high court challenge dismissed

Royal Mint Court residents’ association, which sought to stop planning permission, says it will appeal against ruling

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Evening Standard

Chinese super embassy planning permission decision upheld at High Court

The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association brought legal action against the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Evening Standard

Residents lose High Court battle against Government on new Chinese mega-embassy in London

Legal ruling comes after Government gave approval for new Chinese embassy despite fears that it will be turned into a huge spying centre

Bangkok Post

Courage over graft

Re: "PM pledges full investigation", ( BP, July 29).

The Times of India

Ex-French Navy Rafale pilot placed under investigation over alleged spying for China

A former pilot of the French Navy has been charged with espionage for China, following an investigation into his two trips to the country during his service. Allegations state he revealed sensitive national defense secrets to a foreign power. With dual French and Canadian citizenship, he retired after suffering a…

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International Business Times UK

The 'Axis of Aggressors': How China, Russia, Iran and North Korea Could Stretch America To Breaking Point

A new book highlights the strategic cooperation between China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, posing significant challenges to US security through military, economic, and cyber collaborations.

Latin Times

Canadians And Mexicans Now View China More Favorably Than The U.S. For The First Time In Nearly 20 Years - NEW POLL

For the first time in nearly two decades of polling, people in both Canada and Mexico view China more favorably than the United States, marking a dramatic shift in North American public opinion, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

Bangkok Post

Transport Ministry speeds up high-speed rail work

The Ministry of Transport is accelerating construction of the first phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project while preparing to launch bidding for the second phase, which will extend the line to Nong Khai and strengthen onnectivity with Laos and China to support regional trade, investment and economic growth.

Benzinga

Top Economist Warns China’s Rare-Earth ‘Chokehold’ Could Force Trump to Go Easy on Tariffs Before Meeting Xi in September

Economist Steve Hanke believes China’s dominance of rare-earth processing and permanent magnets will deter President Donald Trump from escalating tariffs before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visits the United States in September.

The Independent UK

New Zealand minister faces backlash over ‘go back to your own country’ jibe at Chinese-origin MP

'Inappropriate attention-seeking comments’ by foreign minister Winston Peters widely criticised

The Independent UK

Macao’s first national security case raises concerns over fairness a year after arrest

Since former Macao pro-democracy lawmaker Au Kam San was arrested under a national security law in July 2025, little about his case has been made known

Bangkok Post

Asean envoy plans to visit Myanmar

Manila: Theresa P Lazaro, secretary of foreign affairs of the Philippines and the Asean Chair's Special Envoy on Myanmar, said she is scheduled to make a humanitarian visit to Myanmar in the fourth quarter of this year.

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