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Taiwan is investigating a Chinese-crewed ship believed to have severed an undersea cable

Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Chinese-crewed ship suspected of severing an undersea communications cable in the latest such incident adding to tensions between Taipei and Beijing

The Independent UK

Son of Chinese journalist jailed for espionage calls for his father's release

The son of a Chinese journalist accused of espionage is calling for his father to be released from his seven-year prison sentence

The Independent UK

Taiwan detains Chinese-crewed cargo ship after undersea cable damaged

Taiwan’s coastguard says it ‘cannot be ruled out that it was a grey zone intrusion by China’

The Guardian - UK

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Chinese fishing fleets using North Korean forced labour in potential breach of sanctions, report claims

Report by Environmental Justice Foundation has found at least 12 Chinese fishing vessels had employed North Korean crew between 2019 and 2024

The Guardian - AU

North Koreans forced to work on Chinese tuna ships for years without seeing land – report

They weren’t allowed to leave the vessels or use phones, shipmates say

The Independent UK

Trump's Ukraine Policy Shift Raises Concerns About Taiwan

Recent U.S. policy shifts towards Ukraine raise concerns about implications for China-Taiwan relations. Trump's actions spark global debate and speculation.

Top News

China holds live-fire exercises in Gulf of Tonkin after Vietnam marks its territorial claims

China says its forces have begun live-fire exercises in the Gulf of Tonkin only days after Vietnam announced a new line marking what it considers its territory in the body of water between the two countries

The Independent UK

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Why Chinese warships have got these Western countries so rattled

China’s live firing exercises caused flights between the two countries to be diverted

The Independent UK

Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment

Japanese and Philippine defence chiefs agree to launch ‘strategic dialogue’ amid concerns over China’s moves in region.

Al Jazeera

Japan and Philippines agree to deepen defense ties due to their mutual alarm over Chinese aggression

Japan and the Philippines have agreed to further deepen their defense collaborations and start talks on an arrangement to protect shared military information in the face of mutual alarm over China’s increasing aggressive actions in the region

The Independent UK

‘Extremely capable’ weapons on Chinese warships off Australia’s east coast, NZ government says

New Zealand defence minister Judith Collins says department has ‘never seen a task group of this capability undertaking this sort of work’

The Guardian - AU

China didn’t violate any rules with its live-fire naval exercises. So, why are Australia and NZ so worried?

In recent days, the Chinese Navy conducted two live-fire military exercises in waters near Australia and New Zealand, sparking concern in both countries.

The Conversation

Australia’s best response to China’s live-fire provocation? Don’t be provoked

Faced with economic or military coercion, the best strategy is not to be aggressive or obstreperous but quietly implacable

The Guardian - AU

A Chinese own goal? How war games in the Tasman Sea could push NZ closer to AUKUS

The appearance of three Chinese naval vessels firing live rounds in the Tasman Sea has caused understandable alarm in New Zealand and Australia. But this has more to do with the geopolitical context than the actual event.

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While the U.S. threatens tariffs and builds walls around its economy, China opens up

The United States is threatening to impose tariffs on its major trading partners. In the meantime, China is consolidating its position as the world’s manufacturing and technological innovation hub by increasing trade with the Global South.

The Independent UK

French aircraft carrier stages combat drills with Filipinos in disputed sea and visits Philippines

France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and accompanying warships are in the Philippines after holding combat drills with Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea in a show of firepower that will likely antagonize China

The Independent UK

Mystery of country’s most expensive airport that has no planes or passengers

An airport with a 400,000 passenger capacity isn’t a priority for the city’s 90,000 people

Kiplinger

Four Ways to Financially Embrace the Year of the Wood Snake

In the Year of the Wood Snake, consider looking to the snake's traits of being strategic, cunning and alert to help guide your finances this year.

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International Business Times

Cook Islands Strikes Deal With China On Seabed Minerals

The Cook Islands said Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation's seabed mineral riches.

International Business Times

Australia Says China Has Not Explained Naval Live-fire Warning

Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast broadcast a "disconcerting" live-fire warning that forced commercial flights to change course.

The Guardian - AU

On the ground in the Cook Islands, controversial deal with China stirs debate

Some residents say the agreement has harmed relations with New Zealand while others welcome the economic benefits it may bring

International Business Times

Australia Says No Live Firing Seen Or Heard From Chinese Ships

Australia says it detected no live firing from Chinese naval ships off its east coast, despite the vessels broadcasting a warning that forced commercial flights to detour.

The Guardian - AU

Australia confronts China over apparent live-fire exercises conducted off coastline

Deputy PM Richard Marles says explanation for the drills, which were conducted in international waters and according to international law, are ‘unsatisfactory’

International Business Times

US, China Economic Leaders Raise 'Serious Concerns' In First Call

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng raised mutual concerns on trade and economic issues in their introductory call Friday, as tensions between the world's two biggest economies simmer under President Donald Trump's second term.

International Business Times

Myanmar Returns 300 More Chinese Scam Centre Workers

Myanmar handed over 300 Chinese scam centre workers to be repatriated through Thailand on Friday, as authorities intensify a crackdown on the illegal operations.

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