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China and Thailand to expand military ties amid Asia-Pacific 'security challenges'

China stands ready to expand military cooperation and maintain regional stability with Thailand, with a series of joint drills planned for this year.

Bangkok Post

US confirms China has had a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019

China has been operating a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, as part of a global effort by Beijing to upgrade its intelligence capabilities

The Independent UK

Ex-governor general examining allegations of Chinese meddling in Canada steps down

A Canadian government appointee looking into allegations of Chinese interference in Canada is stepping down from his role, citing the highly partisan atmosphere around his work

The Independent UK

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All talk, no dialogue on Asian security

The International Institute for Strategic Studies' Shangri-La Dialogue has wrapped up its meeting in Singapore. The context for this year's summit was not propitious: Russia's bloody invasion of Ukraine grinds on, while Chinese President Xi Jinping continues his uncompromising approach to global affairs.

Bangkok Post

Australia seeking to stabilise, not normalise, its relationship with China

The outgoing Australian High Commissioner to India, Barry O’Farrell, on Friday said Australia is seeking to stabilise, not normalise, relations with China, which, he added was no different from India’s position towards China.

The Hindu

Blinken to take delayed China trip this month: Reports

US secretary of state is expected to meet top Chinese officials, US media outlets say, on visit delayed since February.

Al Jazeera

Palestinian President Abbas to visit China after mediation offer

Abbas will pay a state visit to China following’s XI’s pledge to work for a solution to the Palestinian issue.

Al Jazeera

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South Korea summons China's envoy over comments accusing Seoul of tilting excessively toward US

South Korea’s Foreign Ministry has summoned China’s ambassador to protest comments he made accusing Seoul of tilting toward the United States and away from China, as competition between Washington and Beijing for global influence intensifies

The Independent UK

Sunak praises Biden’s experience on China as ‘valuable to someone newer at this’

At 43, Mr Sunak is the youngest leader in the G7 group of industrial democracies, while Mr Biden is the oldest at 80.

The Independent UK

Chinese naval ship heads for Philippines in 'friendly' tour

BEIJING: China's largest naval training ship sailed for the Philippines on Friday, its last stop of a regional "friendly" tour, amid growing unease over Chinese maritime activities in the South China Sea.

Bangkok Post

Japan aims to refocus its foreign aid on maritime and economic security and national interests

Japan has approved a major revision to its development aid policy to focus on maritime and economic security and its national interests while helping developing nations overcome challenges amid China’s growing influence

The Independent UK

A secret Chinese spy base? Cuban officials say no to media report

US and Cuban officials dismissed a Wall Street Journal report about a surveillance base to be built in the Caribbean.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong refuses to clarify law as uncertainty dims business hub

Officials are refusing to clarify what activities are legal, reflecting era of uncertainty under national security law.

Al Jazeera

'Dollarization' of North Korean economy, once vital, now potential threat to Kim's rule

North Korea has tolerated the widespread use of more stable foreign currencies like U.S. dollars and the Chinese yuan since a bungled revaluation of the won in 2009 triggered runway inflation and public unrest

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White House rejects report claiming Cuba has agreed to host Chinese listening post

Report comes as US-China tensions persist over Taiwan dispute

Al Jazeera

‘Enduring commitment’: Key takeaways from US-GCC joint statement

Communique coinciding with Antony Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia backs two-state solution based on 1967 borders.

The Independent UK

Sunak announces ‘Atlantic Declaration’ to boost UK-US ties after Biden talks - old

Rishi Sunak met Joe Biden for talks in the White House on issues including artificial intelligence, Ukraine and economic co-operation.

Newsroom.co.nz

Cooling talk of 'a new Cold War'

Fresh off a promising trip to Beijing, a US diplomat says his country is doing all it can to avoid miscalculation in tensions with China. Sam Sachdeva reports.

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Bangkok Post

China establishes spy base in Cuba

WASHINGTON: China has reached a secret deal with Cuba to establish an electronic eavesdropping facility on the island located 160 kilometres from Florida, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing US officials familiar with classified intelligence.

The Guardian - UK

Uyghur student convicted after posting protests video on WeChat

Kamile Wayit, 19, sentenced in China for ‘advocating extremism’ by sharing footage of anti-lockdown unrest

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan’s ruling party rocked by sexual harassment claims

President apologises for second time in a week as politics and media embroiled in #MeToo allegations

The Conversation

Sudan conflict: how China and Russia are involved and the differences between them

As clashes continue between the Sudanese military and rapid support forces, the current and historic role of foreign governments in Sudanese affairs is under close examination.

The Hindu

Canada is ‘giving space to extremists’, says Jaishankar

Addressing a press conference on nine years of Modi government, EAM Jaishankar said that India has de-legitimised cross-border terrorism while citing the country’s approach towards the situation along the Northern border and its opposition to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

The Independent UK

Malaysia, Indonesia end 18-year sea border disputes, vow to cooperate in defending palm oil industry

Malaysia and Indonesia have signed agreements to end longstanding sea border disputes and vowed to bolster cooperation to fight “highly detrimental discriminatory” measures against palm oil

The Guardian - AU

LGBTQ+ event cancelled after threats – as it happened

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