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North Korean defector sues Kim Jong-un alleging torture and sexual violence in regime’s detention facilities

Choi Min-kyung is seeking damages from the state represented by its leader and has also submitted a criminal complaint alleging crimes against humanity

The Guardian - AU

Rubio Says Asia Might Get 'Better' Tariffs Than Others

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that Asian nations might get "better" tariff rates than the rest of the world, as he attended ASEAN talks focused on Washington's trade war.

International Business Times

Hong Kong police arrest 4 men linked to a Taiwan-based group and accuse them of subversion

Hong Kong police have arrested four people under the Beijing-imposed national security law and accused them of conspiracy to commit subversion

The Independent UK

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'I Would Disappear': Politician Who Fled Communist China Says 'They Want Me To Shut Up' About China's 'Soft Power Invasion' of U.S. Water, Farmland

The war for America's future isn't being fought with tanks or missiles. It's happening quietly through farmland, water systems, universities and tech platforms. And one woman who fled communist China is raising the alarm before it's too late.

Benzinga

China backs Southeast Asia nuclear ban; Rubio, Lavrov at ASEAN meeting

US President Trump’s tariffs loom over gathering in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur which will also feature US-Russia talks.

Al Jazeera

Disgraced ex-South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol sent back to detention over martial law decree

Yoon’s lawyers denounce his arrest as excessive and lacking evidence

The Independent UK

Taiwan's president watches live-fire drills with new US-made tanks

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has watched live-fire drills with new U.S.-made Abrams M1A2T tanks during annual defense exercises

The Independent UK

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Australia's message to Asian allies worried about Trump

Australia is distancing itself from the United States in Southeast Asia amid a flurry of tariffs and aid cuts, pledging "we are here for the long haul".

AAP

Taiwan begins 10-day military drills to counter Chinese threats

Taiwan has launched its annual military exercises to counter threats from China, including "gray zone tactics" that stop short of open warfare

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Two Chinese nationals arrested in Neptune missile espionage case

US resumes deliveries of artillery shells and rockets, say officials; Kyiv under heavy bombardment again. What we know on day 1,233

The Guardian - AU

Rubio To Meet With Russia's Lavrov, ASEAN Allies In Malaysia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with his Russian counterpart on Thursday in Malaysia, where ASEAN foreign ministers are holding talks on US tariffs and China's growing influence in the region.

International Business Times

Exiled Chinese Lawyers Grieve Loss Of Civil Society Decade After Crackdown

Ten years ago, human rights lawyer Li Fangping was enjoying a peaceful evening in his hometown in central China with his young son when he heard a knock on the door.

International Business Times

Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet as US tariffs loom

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned Wednesday that global trade is being weaponized as Southeast Asia’s foreign ministers opened an annual meeting while facing the looming threat of U.S. trade tariffs

The Independent UK

Taiwan Kicks Off Military Drills In Face Of China Threat

Taiwan began its annual military drills on Wednesday with troops joined by the largest-ever mobilisation of reservists for 10 days of training aimed at defending against a Chinese invasion.

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The Independent UK

South Korea sends back North Koreans who drifted on wooden boats across border

North Koreans sent back across their sea border after ‘failed efforts to contact Pyongyang’

AAP

Australia reassures Asian allies as US trade wars heat

US tariff hikes that could have a significant impact on Southeast Asian economies will be in focus as the foreign minister jets to a major regional summit.

International Business Times

Rubio Departs For Whirlwind Asia Trip Overshadowed By Tariffs

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Malaysia on Tuesday for meetings with ASEAN allies, a trip that has been overshadowed by fears of a trade war.

Tom’s Hardware

U.S. imposes 25% tariffs on all products from Japan and South Korea — new measures could be a big hit for the memory industry

President Trump announced that starting August 1, the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Japan and South Korea, which threatens to disrupt global tech supply chains dominated by these countries.

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The Guardian - UK

Germany summons Chinese envoy over laser-targeting of surveillance plane

Berlin says incident risked lives of military personnel protecting Red Sea shipping

The Independent UK

Philippines summons China's ambassador after Beijing sanctions critical former senator

The Philippines' foreign ministry has summoned China's ambassador after Beijing imposed sanctions on a former Filipino senator who has been critical of China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea

Benzinga

Is China Dodging US Tariffs? Direct Exports To America Plunge 43% As Vietnam And Indonesia See Big Spurts: Report

China’s exports to the United States have plunged over 43% year-over-year in May, representing a $15 billion drop in trade value, yet at the same time, China’s total exports have increased 4.8%, according to official figures, despite the trade and tariff-related turbulence.

AAP

Trade boost, security concern force China balancing act

China's leaders will host Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a week-long tour that aims to boost economic ties, but points of contention remain.

The Independent UK

Japanese Emperor Naruhito meets Mongolian president to boost ties

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito meets with Mongolia's President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh during a visit aimed at strengthening ties between the democracies

The Independent UK

China extends visa-free entry to 74 countries – but with notable exceptions

The new rules mean millions more can stay for 30 days without a visa

The Guardian - AU

China’s human rights lawyers speak out, 10 years after crackdown

In 2015, a nationwide campaign rounded up hundreds of rights advocates. Since then, suppression has become more systematic and less visible, lawyers say

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