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China's Xi leaves for Thailand to attend APEC summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping left on Thursday for the Thai capital of Bangkok, where he will attend a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping of nations, the official news agency Xinhua said.

Reuters

Myanmar to release 6,000 prisoners, including former British envoy

YANGON: Myanmar's military said on Thursday it will release almost 6,000 prisoners, including a former British ambassador, a Japanese journalist and an Australian economics adviser in a rare olive branch from the isolated junta.

Bangkok Post

U.S. Vice President Harris, Philippines' Marcos to discuss Taiwan -envoy

Tensions over Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda when U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr next week, Manila's ambassador to Washington said on Thursday.

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Myanmar military releasing Turnell, Kubota, Bowman: Reports

Military says it is releasing and deporting Sean Turnell, Toru Kubota, Vicky Bowman and Kyaw Htay Oo as part of amnesty.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar releases ex-British envoy, Australian adviser, Japanese journalist

Myanmar’s military government has released foreign prisoners including Australian economist Sean Turnell, former United Kingdom ambassador Vicky Bowman and Japanese filmmaker Toru Kubota. The release is part of an amnesty to mark the 102nd anniversary of its National Victory Day.

Bangkok Post

Australian Sean Turnell to be released from Myanmar prison

Myanmar's military junta has announced it will release Australian economist Sean Turnell from prison.

ABC News

N Korea fires missile, warns US of ‘fiercer’ military responses

Missile launch comes after North Korea pledged to respond to US efforts to boost security in the Asia Pacific.

Al Jazeera

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Thailand to stress sustainability at Asia-Pacific summit

Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum begin a two-day summit in Thailand’s capital on Friday with a crowded backdrop of issues to contend with: the Ukraine war, great power rivalry in Asia, inflation and food and energy shortages

The Independent UK

North Korea fires ballistic missile -South Korea military

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile off its east coast, South Korea's military said on Thursday.

Reuters

Myanmar junta frees Australian economist, former UK envoy in mass amnesty

Myanmar's ruling military on Thursday freed a former British ambassador, a Japanese filmmaker and an Australian economic adviser to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, officials said, among nearly 6,000 prisoners included in a mass amnesty.

Reuters

North Korea launches 'unknown ballistic missile' towards sea of Japan

An "unknown ballistic missile" has been fired by North Korea off its eastern coast in the direction of the sea of Japan, said the South Korean military with tensions strained on the peninsula

Daily Mirror

Seoul: North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea

South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters

The Independent UK

Analysis-China's freeze on Taiwan contact fuels worry as tensions build

When Chinese authorities detained a Taiwanese citizen in China in August for an alleged violation of security laws, officials in Taipei sent messages of concern to Beijing seeking details.

Reuters

North Korea fires missile, vows 'fiercer' response to U.S., allies

North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Thursday as it warned of "fiercer military responses" to U.S. efforts to boost its security presence in the region with its allies, saying Washington is taking a "gamble it will regret."

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Xi looks away from Putin toward West in return to world stage

Turns out Chinese President Xi Jinping’s partnership with Vladimir Putin has limits after all: He doesn’t want to follow the Russian leader into diplomatic isolation.

Reuters

South Korea's Yoon to hold talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed -Yoon's office

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will hold talks with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Seoul on Thursday, Yoon's office said.

Daily Mirror

President Xi publicly dresses down Canadian PM Trudeau on video at G20 after leaked talks

Chinese President Xi was furious with Justin Trudeau after an earlier meeting between them held at the G20 summit was leaked to the media by senior Canadian government sources

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese seeks ways to boost Australia’s defence capability as G20 ends

Flurry of face-to-face talks with the leaders of US, UK and France could lead to more deals for military equipment

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Xi asks Italian PM to help EU policy towards China remain 'positive' -state media

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday at the G20 summit in Indonesia that he hoped Italy would play an important role in helping the European Union's policy towards China remain "positive" and "independent."

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping’s cordial tone at G20 does not herald softer foreign policy

Apparent rapprochement with western leaders does not mean China is about to ditch its ‘wolf-warrior’ diplomacy

Bangkok Post

China backs its APEC vision with deeds

Shows full support for the regional grouping and particularly close relations with Thailand

The Guardian - UK

‘China can play mediating role’: Macron to visit Xi Jinping over war in Ukraine

French president believes China can help push Russia to de-escalate Ukraine war

Newsroom.co.nz

Ardern to meet China's Xi at APEC summit

Jacinda Ardern's expected to raise China’s close ties with Russia in a meeting with President Xi in the hope he can persuade Vladimir Putin to change his mind on Ukraine

France 24

No, Biden did not wear a ‘Mao suit’ to meet Xi Jinping

A video of Joe Biden wearing a high-collared grey shirt has gone viral online, with users claiming it shows the US president wearing a ‘Mao suit’ during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday 14 November. However, the footage was actually taken two days earlier, on Saturday…

AAP

Australia is back at world table: Albanese

Trade talks at the APEC summit in Thailand could be a chance for the prime minister to progress moves to remove China's sanctions on Australia.

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