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Cook Islands Strikes Deal With China On Seabed Minerals

The Cook Islands said Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation's seabed mineral riches.

International Business Times

Australia Says China Has Not Explained Naval Live-fire Warning

Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast broadcast a "disconcerting" live-fire warning that forced commercial flights to change course.

International Business Times

On the ground in the Cook Islands, controversial deal with China stirs debate

Some residents say the agreement has harmed relations with New Zealand while others welcome the economic benefits it may bring

The Guardian - AU

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Australia Says No Live Firing Seen Or Heard From Chinese Ships

Australia says it detected no live firing from Chinese naval ships off its east coast, despite the vessels broadcasting a warning that forced commercial flights to detour.

International Business Times

Australia confronts China over apparent live-fire exercises conducted off coastline

Deputy PM Richard Marles says explanation for the drills, which were conducted in international waters and according to international law, are ‘unsatisfactory’

The Guardian - AU

US, China Economic Leaders Raise 'Serious Concerns' In First Call

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng raised mutual concerns on trade and economic issues in their introductory call Friday, as tensions between the world's two biggest economies simmer under President Donald Trump's second term.

International Business Times

Myanmar Returns 300 More Chinese Scam Centre Workers

Myanmar handed over 300 Chinese scam centre workers to be repatriated through Thailand on Friday, as authorities intensify a crackdown on the illegal operations.

International Business Times

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Hundreds of Chinese airlifted home after crackdown on Myanmar scam centres

Thailand is facilitating the transfer of thousands of people rescued from scam centres on the border of Myanmar.

Al Jazeera

China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands

The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.

Al Jazeera

Australia Says China Warned Of 'Live Fire' Drill Off East Coast

China warned Australia Friday of potential "live fire" naval drills in international waters off the eastern coast, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, as commercial flights were told to steer clear of the area.

International Business Times

South Korea seeks exemption from Trump’s proposed tariff hikes

South Korean officials have asked the Trump administration to exclude their country from U.S. plans to impose aggressive tariffs on trade partners

The Independent UK

Hong Kong's Oldest Pro-democracy Party Prepares To Shut Down

A 30-year-old Hong Kong political party that used to lead the city's pro-democracy camp before Beijing cracked down on dissent will start preparations to shut down, its leader said Thursday.

International Business Times

Proposed China 'super-embassy' in London poses 'security risks', warn US senators

US lawmakers warn China’s proposed embassy near Tower of London could ‘risk sensitive infrastructure like London’s financial services’

Evening Standard

Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party is shutting down

Democratic Party chairperson Lo Kin Hei says decision due to current political and social climate

The Independent UK

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US Foreign Aid Cuts Risk Losing Global Influence To China

Trump's foreign aid restrictions raise concerns about China's growing global influence and the U.S. loss of soft power. Debate continues on the implication...

The Independent UK

China begins repatriation from Thailand of more than 1,000 online scam workers rescued from Myanmar

An airlift carrying more than 1,000 Chinese nationals who had worked at online scam centers in eastern Myanmar began Thursday, after the rescued workers were taken across the border to Thailand and put on chartered flights to China

International Business Times

China's Sprawling Rail Projects Around Asia

Vietnam approved plans on Wednesday for a multi-billion-dollar railway with China, boosting links between the two communist countries.

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Two Trials, One President: South Korea's Yoon In The Dock

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday became the country's first sitting head of state on trial on criminal charges.

The Conversation

A defence treaty with PNG might seem like a ‘win’ for Australia. But there are 4 crucial questions to answer

Today, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles began negotiations with his Papua New Guinean counterpart, Billy Joseph, on a defence treaty. This builds on the bilateral security agreement signed between the countries in 2023.

Al Jazeera

Australia, New Zealand monitor ‘unusual’ movement of three Chinese warships

Three Chinese navy ships have charted a course along Australia’s eastern coast in a move described as ‘unusual’.

The Independent UK

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission

International Business Times

Myanmar Returns First Batch Of Chinese Scam Workers To Thailand

Myanmar on Thursday handed over the first batch of hundreds of Chinese scam centre workers who are set to be repatriated through Thailand in the coming days.

The Guardian - AU

Australia will ‘watch every move’ of Chinese warships detected off east coast

Ships’ presence off east coast follows incident in South China Sea in which a Chinese fighter jet released flares in front of Australian military plane

International Business Times

Yoon To Become South Korea's First Sitting President To Go On Criminal Trial

Ousted South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol will become the country's first sitting head of state to stand trial in a criminal case as hearings open Thursday on his bid to impose martial law.

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