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Chinese militia boats cross Thai, other Asean warships in South China Sea

NEW DELHI/HANOI: Boats belonging to a Chinese maritime militia approached an area where navies of India and Asean countries were taking part in drills in the South China Sea, two Indian sources said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Chinese militia boats cross Indian, ASEAN warships exercising in South China Sea

China's foreign ministry on Tuesday dismissed accusations that boats belonging to a Chinese maritime militia had deliberately approached an area of the South China Sea where the navies of Indian and ASEAN countries were holding drills.

Reuters

EU takes aim at Chinese firms in proposed new Russia sanctions - sources

The European Union's executive has proposed blacklisting several Chinese companies and curbing exports to nations seen as involved in bypassing Russia trade restrictions under new sanctions against Moscow for the war against Ukraine.

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China tells US to 'reflect deeply' over downturn in ties

China’s foreign minister has told the U.S. ambassador that Washington is responsible for the downturn in relations between the two countries and must “reflect deeply” before ties can return to a healthy track

The Independent UK

INS Delhi, INS Satpura successfully participate in harbour phase of ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise 2023

INS Delhi and INS Satpura have successfully participated in various activities during the harbour phase of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise 2023, the Indian Navy said on May 8, 2023.

The Hindu

Joint Philippines-U.S. patrols in South China Sea may begin by third quarter - envoy

Joint patrols between the Philippines and the United States in the South China Sea may begin later this year, a top diplomat said on Monday, just days after Washington clarified its commitment to defend Manila from an attack at sea.

Reuters

‘Brutal interference’: China tabloid rounds on S Korea criticism

Global Times lashes out at Seoul after its embassy complained about the tabloid’s coverage of president’s US visit.

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China seeks 'new fields' of cooperation with Pakistan military

China's defence minister on Monday told Pakistan's navy chief that their militaries including their navies should "expand into new fields of cooperation" to bolster the capability of the two neighbours in safeguarding security in the region.

Reuters

Saudi-Iranian detente is fragile but potential for the Middle East is huge

Should rapprochement solidify it could augur well for Yemen, Lebanon and Syria – and spell disaster for Israel

The Guardian - UK

China's return to global stage checked by national security focus

(This May 8 story has been corrected to change Alfred Wu's title to associate professor, not associate dean, in paragraph 5)

Reuters

Australia accused of undermining Fiji-China relationship, amid uncertainty over police agreement

Beijing accuses Australia of trying to sabotage its relationship with Fiji as questions swirl over whether the Pacific Island country will cut security ties with Beijing.

ABC News

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban agree to boost trade, lower tension

Pakistani authorities and Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed foreign minister have agreed to enhance trade and lower tensions amid a surge of militant attacks

The Independent UK

Yoon, Kishida vow better Seoul-Tokyo ties following summit

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is calling for officials to map out specific steps to hasten security and economic cooperation with Japan following his weekend summit in Seoul with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

The Independent UK

Chinese state tabloid criticises South Korean protest letter

China's hawkish state media tabloid, the Global Times, criticised on Monday a letter of protest by South Korea's embassy in Beijing, the latest public spat amid worsening ties between the Asian neighbours.

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The Guardian - UK

China’s war chest: how Beijing is using its currency to insulate against future sanctions

In the wake of sanctions on Russia, China has pushed to conduct more trade using the yuan in an effort to reduce its reliance on the dollar

The Independent UK

First UK ministerial trip to Hong Kong since 2018

Britain has condemned the national security law imposed by Beijing on the former British territory in 2020.

The Hindu

Will the greenback still be green?

The run of the U.S. dollar as an international reserve currency is far from over

The Hindu

A position paper, China’s image, and what it means

Beijing in promoting an alternative model as opposed to the battered approach of the West, wants to focus more on its priorities and form a consensus among Afghanistan’s neighbours

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Al Jazeera

China, Pakistan and Afghanistan FMs hold talks in Islamabad

Foreign ministers from all three nations promise to pursue trilateral cooperation efforts as political ties deepen.

The Guardian - UK

In new battle for the Pacific, US and China force regional states to take sides

Xi Jinping’s aggressive stance and ‘wolf-warrior’ diplomacy drive the Philippines and other vulnerable countries into Washington’s arms

Al Jazeera

Japan’s Kishida tells S Koreans his heart hurts over occupation

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says his ‘heart hurts’ for Koreans who suffered under Japanese colonialism.

The Independent UK

S. Korean, Japanese leaders to meet again to improve ties

The leaders of South Korea and Japan are to meet Sunday for their second summit in less than two months, as they push to bolster cooperation following years of fraught ties over historical issues

Reuters

Japan's PM tells South Koreans his 'heart hurts' over pain caused by occupation

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told South Koreans on Sunday his "heart hurts" when he thinks of suffering and pain during Japanese colonial rule, in a nod to historical disputes that have soured relations between the two U.S. allies.

Axios

U.S., Saudi Arabia, others to discuss possible railway project connecting Middle East

The network of railways would also be connected to India via shipping lanes from ports in the region.

Evening Standard

China could invade Taiwan within ‘a year or two.’ former US adviser warns

China could invade Taiwan within two years, a former US national security adviser has warned.

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