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China officials warned over 'provocative' missile test

Australia has taken up Beijing's missile launch into the Pacific with a number of higher-ups within the Chinese Communist Party, one minister says.

AAP

How China can bring Taiwan to its knees without firing a shot

China may employ a gray zone strategy to isolate Taiwan economically and psychologically. This approach involves naval, cyber, and information operations below war thresholds. A blockade would restrict vital imports, impacting Taiwan's energy and supply chains. Cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns would further destabilize the island's society. Taiwanese resilience drills prepare…

The Times of India

Philippines commemorates 2016 South China Sea ruling rejected by Beijing

The Philippines has commemorated the anniversary of a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China’s claims in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

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N. Korea says will bolster nuclear force, expand S. Korea spy activities in ‘radical way’

North Korea plans to boost its nuclear force “both in quality and quantity”, state media reported on Friday, citing a decision from a military commission meeting. The country also announced plans to bolster its spying activities in South Korea “in a radical way”.

France 24

Australian PM raises red flag over China's ballistic missile test in talks with PM Modi

In response to China's recent ICBM launch, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese voiced significant concerns, emphasizing the need for regional security. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Both leaders agreed to enhance cooperation for a secure region, while China dismissed the…

The Times of India

Taiwan pushes back at China patrols with Coast Guard trip for foreign lawmakers

ON BOARD THE TAIWAN COAST GUARD SHIP PP-10081, Taiwan Strait - T aiwan's government took a small group ‌of foreign lawmakers on a Coast Guard ship around sensitive Taiwan-controlled islands next to the Chinese coast on Thursday, pushing back against China's Coast Guard whose patrols have angered Taipei.

Bangkok Post

China's ballistic missile launch was a message for the US

China has launched a ballistic missile into the South Pacific, drawing international criticism from many countries in the region

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South Korea’s top court upholds prison term for former president Yoon in martial law case

Ruling aligns with views of Constitutional Court, which, in removing Yoon Suk Yeol from office in 2025, found his martial law decree lacked legal basis and failed to follow required procedures

The Independent UK

New Zealand is open to joining Australia-Fiji alliance

New Zealand's prime minister has opened the door to the country joining a defence alliance aimed at curbing Chinese influence in the Pacific.

AAP

China eyes new corridor near India: How Bangladesh, Myanmar fit into Beijing’s plan

China has revived a decades-old connectivity idea in a new form, proposing a China-Bangladesh-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CBMEC).

The Times of India

Submarine missile test puts China's Pacific ambitions on display

A Chinese submarine test-fired a "strategic" missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, Beijing said, prompting immediate condemnation across the region.

Radio France Internationale

Why has China’s latest missile test in the Pacific alarmed regional powers?

Australian prime minister says Beijing testing ‘a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile fired from a nuclear-powered submarine’ is a provocative act

The Independent UK

The Indo-Pacific is heating up, and the reason isn’t just super El Niño, but also gunpowder

In light of rising regional tensions, Prime Minister Modi embarked on a crucial visit to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. With China boasting the world’s largest navy and recent missile tests, Indonesia's security has come under scrutiny due to Beijing’s maritime claims. India’s stance promotes a free and open Indo-Pacific…

The Times of India

Chinese men in Germany used Telegram groups to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors say

A German investigation into an online predator network that thrived on the messaging app Telegram for years has led to the convictions of three alleged members of the group's inner circle and the ongoing trial of a fourth man in Berlin

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The Ultimate Irony: Why China's Atheist Communist Party Insists It Must Choose the Next Dalai Lama

China's claim over the Dalai Lama's succession challenges Tibetan Buddhist tradition, raising questions about religious authority, political legitimacy, and China's influence in the Buddhist world.

International Business Times UK

China Sentences Former Official To Death Over $325 Million Bribery Scandal

Yang Youlin, a former Chinese official, has been sentenced to death for accepting bribes worth £240 million over 30 years, amid President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign.

The Independent UK

What to know about China's rare ballistic missile test and why it raises concerns

China's navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine, showcasing its growing nuclear deterrence capabilities

International Business Times UK

US Voices 'Great Concern' Over China's Nuclear Buildup After Submarine Missile Test into Pacific

The US expresses concern over China's submarine-launched ballistic missile test, highlighting Beijing's nuclear expansion and urging transparency and arms control discussions

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: China’s missile test condemned; tributes for Melbourne teacher; and another ‘Pam the Bird’ stunt

Albanese says China’s weapons test in the Pacific risks fuelling dangerous nuclear proliferation

The Times of India

East China Sea tensions flare: Japan, China clash in high-stakes maritime standoff near disputed Senkaku Islands

Japan's coast guard expelled Chinese vessels from waters near disputed islands. China stated its coast guard warned and expelled an intruding Japanese fishing boat. The confrontation occurred amid already strained ties between the two Asian powers. The Senkaku-Diaoyu islands remain a major flashpoint for decades. The East China Sea region…

The Independent UK

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong set for September sentencing in second national security case

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong is scheduled to be sentenced in September in a case brought under a Beijing-imposed national security law

The Guardian - AU

China missile test: what do we know and why are countries in the region concerned?

Beijing described the test as ‘routine’, while the US, Australia and countries in the Pacific condemned the exercise

The Times of India

China sentences former official to death in $325 million bribery case

The Changzhou Intermediate People's Court in Jiangsu province said Yang accepted the illicit payments between 1993 and 2023 in return for helping individuals and companies secure projects, business opportunities, land allocations and financial support. According to the court, the bribes were paid in exchange for assistance with "undertaking projects, business…

The Guardian - AU

Australian PM says Chinese missile test could have caused ‘considerable damage’ if weaponised

Solomon Islands prime minister says he doesn’t want to see more countries testing ICBMs in Pacific, adding ‘be our friend but don’t threaten us’

AAP

'Provocative act': PM hits out at Chinese missile test

Anthony Albanese has criticised China's testing of nuclear-capable missiles in the Pacific, saying it destabilises the region.

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