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CGTN: China-Africa ties at 70: From shared struggles to a common dream of modernization

BEIJING, May 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year marks the 70th anniversary of China-Africa relations. CGTN has published an article highlighting Africa's priority role in China's overall foreign policy, while tracing how the China-Africa partnership has been forged and strengthened over decades. The article also explores how deepening cooperation…

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Nepal PM calls for dialogue with India to resolve border issues, seeks UK's involvement in talks

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah proposed resolving border disputes with India through dialogue and suggested involving the UK, citing its historical role in defining regional borders. He emphasized negotiations and diplomatic efforts, noting that Nepal has exchanged notes with India to examine historical and geographical records concerning disputed territories.

The Times of India

China patrols Scarborough Shoal after Philippines warns of threat

BEIJING - China's military and coast guard said they carried out patrols near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday, a day after the Philippine defence minister said Manila remained under threat from Beijing despite a recent easing in US-China tensions.

Bangkok Post

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Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet

SINGAPORE - Japan's defence minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.

Bangkok Post

China’s factory activity slows in May, raising questions over its economy

China has reported that its manufacturing activity has slowed in May

The Independent UK

President of Myanmar’s military-backed government visits India

Myanmar’s state media says the leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government has embarked on an official visit to India, one of the country’s key regional partners

The Independent UK

New Aukus drone tech to protect critical undersea cables as Marles warns: ‘seabed is a battlefield’

Minister at Singapore defence summit also reveals Australia to buy only secondhand Aukus submarines from US

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AUKUS Plans Unmanned Undersea Drone In 2027 Amid China Warning

The pact between the nations would result in the transfer of military nuclear propulsion technology to power the Royal Australian Navy's future nuclear-powered attack submarines, according to a report, which said the initiative has made China uneasy.

International Business Times

Chinese dissident says he was berated by ‘pro-regime’ interpreter for UK police

Hong Qi, who orchestrated protest against Communist government, claims interpreter on 101 call launched political tirade

The Guardian - UK

Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China buildup

SINGAPORE - US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on ‌Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of “rightful alarm” over its rapid military buildup.

Bangkok Post

Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies Saturday that Washington remains committed to the region while softening past comments that described China as an imminent threat

The Independent UK

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says a stronger, more self-reliant network ‌of allies is essential to deter aggression and preserve the balance of power.

AAP

US and China trade journalist expulsions in tit-for-tat moves

The Trump administration has revoked the visa of a Chinese national working for the state news agency Xinhua in the U.S. This move follows Beijing's decision to expel Vivian Wang, a New York Times correspondent, apparently over a DealBook event featuring Taiwan's leader

The Independent UK

'No state, including China, can impose hegemony': US secretary of war Pete Hegseth issues warning

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a blunt warning to China at Asia's premier defence summit on Saturday, declaring that "no state, including China, can impose its hegemony" while also taking aim at European allies for not pulling their weight.

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Myanmar's junta chief turned president heads to India, with an eye on China

Less than two months after he completed a carefully engineered transition from Myanmar's junta chief ‌to become president, Min Aung Hlaing will fly to India on an official visit on Saturday, his first overseas visit since taking the civilian role.

AAP

US and China trade journalist expulsions days after Trump visits Xi in Beijing

The Independent UK

Former Southern California mayor pleads guilty to secretly acting as agent of Chinese government

A former Southern California mayor has pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government

The Times of India

Why the Strait of Hormuz worries China more than Malacca

A new report highlights China's key maritime vulnerability lies at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Malacca Strait. This shifts strategic competition in the Indian Ocean to a new arena involving India, France, and the US. China's energy imports through this region expose it to potential exploitation by rival powers.

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Eliminating language, culture & faith: Xi's repression of Uyghurs enters new phase

China's Xinjiang crackdown shifts focus from camps to identity, language, and religion. Despite claims of re-education graduates, a vast network of prisons, surveillance, and boarding schools persists. Uyghur culture faces suppression through education and labor programs, sparking renewed international concern over alleged crimes against humanity.

Reason

Court Awards $400M Default Judgment Against North Korea to Victims of 1968 Attack on U.S.S. Pueblo

A short excerpt from the long opinion in Does v. Democratic People's Republic of N. Korea, decided yesterday by Judge… The post Court Awards $400M Default Judgment Against North Korea to Victims of 1968 Attack on U.S.S. Pueblo appeared first on Reason.com.

International Business Times

China Building Launch Pads Close To Nuclear Missile Silos: Report

China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos, according to satellite images analyzed by Reuters.

International Business Times UK

Satellite Images Uncover China-Backed Spy Facility Upgrades in Cuba Near Florida Military Bases

Recent satellite imagery shows significant upgrades at a China-linked spy facility in Cuba, raising concerns about enhanced monitoring of US military activities in Florida and the surrounding region

AAP

Hainan: A Microcosm of China's Opening Up

HAIKOU, China, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hainan International Media Center:On December 18, 2025, Hainan, an island province just off the southern tip of the Chinese mainland, launched special customs operations. It is a landmark initiative in the country's efforts to further high-standard opening up with the…

The Guardian - UK

EU to discuss potential restrictions on Chinese imports amid fears of overreliance

Concerns among leaders in bloc that surge in imports could lead to decline similar to that of US rust belt towns

AAP

Xi'an Accelerates Industrial Transformation, Charting a New Blueprint for Global Trade and Technological Innovation

XI'AN, China, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 10th Silk Road International Exposition and The Investment and Trade Forum for Cooperation between East & West China ("10th Silk Road Intl. Expo") was held successfully from May 21 to 25 in Xi'an. As the host city, Xi'an showcased its strategic role…

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