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Blinken postpones trip to China after discovery of suspected surveillance balloon

U.S. defense officials alleged the balloon is flying over sensitive areas to collect information.

Axios

US to postpone Blinken’s visit to China over its spy balloon

The Biden administration has decided to postpone Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s upcoming trip to Beijing after detecting a Chinese surveillance balloon that was lingering at high altitude over sensitive nuclear sites in Montana, according two officials.

Tribune News Service

US secretary of state postpones China visit after spy balloon flies over Montana

Antony Blinken delays trip, as China claims balloon was for ‘meteorological’ purposes and was blown off course

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China 'regrets' airship that strayed into US

BEIJING: China voiced regret on Friday for an “unintended” breach of US airspace by what it said was an unmanned civilian airship, after the Pentagon said it was tracking a Chinese spy balloon.

Bangkok Post

Blinken postpones trip to China after spy balloon detected in U.S. -reports

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will postpone his visit to China after a spy balloon was detected flying over the continental United States, according to media reports on Friday.

Reuters

China claims balloon over U.S. is "civilian airship" that blew off course

U.S. defense officials alleged the balloon is flying over sensitive areas to collect information.

Axios

Asean ministers hold ‘frank’ talks on Myanmar

JAKARTA: The conflict in Myanmar dominated the year’s first meeting of Asean foreign ministers on Friday, with Indonesia’s top diplomat saying that member states had “frank” discussions on the issue.

Bangkok Post

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'Frank' talks on Myanmar dominate ASEAN foreign ministers meeting

The conflict in Myanmar dominated the year's first meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers in Jakarta on Friday, with Indonesia's top diplomat saying that member states had "frank" discussions on the issue.

Reuters

United States, South Korea stage air drills despite North Korean complaints

The United States and South Korea staged drills for the second time in a week on Friday with some of their latest warplanes, despite North Korean complaints that the exercises were increasing tensions on the peninsula.

Reuters

Hearings for 2 suspects continue in R.P.

MANILA -- Two of four Japanese men suspected of involvement in a recent string of robberies in Japan, currently being held in a detention center near Manila, are scheduled to face court hearings on Tuesday after decisions on their treatment were postponed on Thursday. The extradition of all four suspects…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, China foreign ministers hold phone talks

Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Thursday spoke with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang, who agreed to continue efforts to realize an early visit to China by Hayashi. It was the first time for the two men to talk since Qin assumed office at the end of last year.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China says it is looking into spy balloon in US airspace: ‘Speculation and hype not conducive’

‘China has no intention of violating the territory and airspace of any sovereign country’

The Independent UK

China warns Philippines over US bases deal

China has asked the Philippines to avoid being "taken advantage of" by the United States after the Southeast Asian nation agreed to give US military forces access to four new bases.

Bangkok Post

China’s Top Diplomat Calls for Military Caution, Economic Cooperation With Japan

Foreign Minister Qin Gang expressed the need for sensitivity over issues related to Taiwan and disputed islands in the East China Sea

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China objects to more nuclear sub talks among UK, U.S, Australia

China "firmly objects" to further cooperation between Britain, U.S. and Australia on nuclear submarines, its foreign ministry said in a regular briefing on Friday.

The Independent UK

China says it's looking into report of spy balloon over US

China says it is looking into reports that a Chinese spy balloon has been spotted over U.S. airspace

Reuters

Micronesia to sign extension of U.S. security pact 'soon', President says

Micronesia aims to 'soon' sign an extension of its economic and security pact with the United States, its President David Panuelo said on Friday, a deal seen as important in Washington's efforts to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific.

The Independent UK

Ex-UK leader Truss to urge tougher China stance in Tokyo

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss will join the former leaders of Australia and Belgium at a conference in Tokyo later this month to call for a tougher international approach to China

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Beijing to Fully Reopen Border Between Mainland and Hong Kong, Macao

Covid test requirements and quotas will be scrapped starting Feb. 6 for travel to and from the two special administrative regions

The Independent UK

ASEAN foreign ministers meet under shadow of Myanmar crisis

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering in Indonesia for talks bound to be dominated by the deteriorating situation in Myanmar despite an agenda focused on food and energy security and cooperation in finance and health

ABC News

China warns the US is 'using' Asian countries as Washington seals crucial military deal with the Philippines

China warns countries in Asia to be vigilant about the US "using" them, after American forces secured access to a further four military bases in the Philippines.

Reuters

With rare China trip, Blinken aims to steady rocky relationship

When U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets his Chinese counterpart in Beijing next week there will be plenty to disagree about, from Taiwan to chips and trade. But they will both be trying to answer the same question: How can the world's two biggest economies avoid a new Cold…

The Independent UK

How the US is boosting military alliances to counter China

The U.S. is expanding it military presence in Asia, in a string of moves aimed at countering Beijing and reassuring Indo-Pacific allies that America will stand with them against threats from China and North Korea

ABC News

What has been happening in the South China Sea and what do experts predict for 2023?

Several countries have claims in the strategic waters of the South China Sea but one is aggressively muscling for the rights to everything above and below the water.

Reuters

Explainer-Why U.S. seeks closer security cooperation with the Philippines

The Philippines this week granted the United States greater access to its military bases, amid mounting concern over China's intentions toward self-ruled Taiwan and Beijing's extensive claims in the disputed South China Sea.

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