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Japan and Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defense and critical minerals

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have agreed to deepen cooperation in areas including energy security, defense and critical minerals as the Iran war threatens global supply chains

The Independent UK

Japan sees largest protest in support of pacifist constitution as PM Takaichi pushes revisions

Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi has called for discussions to revise the constitution, saying it should ‘reflect the demands of the times’

The Guardian - AU

Nepal stirs row with India, objects to Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh; MEA replies

Nepal has objected to India and China's plan to conduct the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory belongs to Nepal based on the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli. Kathmandu stated it was not consulted and has conveyed its position to both nations, urging them to cease activities in…

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The Guardian view on China’s carrots and sticks: Trump should not shift on Taiwan when he visits Beijing

Editorial: Xi Jinping hopes that the president may water down US support for a vibrant democracy. Defending the status quo would be better for America too

The Guardian - UK

Beijing Fires Back at Trump with a Legal Injunction Protecting Hengli and Four 'Teapot' Refineries

China's Ministry of Commerce issued a legal injunction against US sanctions on five Chinese oil refineries, marking a significant response to Washington's efforts to cut off Iranian oil revenue.

International Business Times UK

Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says he has arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, despite flight challenges reportedly due to Chinese pressure

The Independent UK

Scoop: U.S. blockade has cost Iran $4.8 billion, Pentagon says

Officials want to emphasize the blockade's impact as peace talks stop and start.

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China opens tariff-free trade to nearly all African countries

China will extend zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties from Friday, in what Beijing called a “significant measure” to deepen China-Africa trade and investment ties.

Radio France Internationale

China has now dropped tariffs on imports from every African country except 1

A China policy giving Africa’s biggest economies tariff-free access to its market for the next two years has come into effect

The Independent UK

Exposed: How Chinese scammers register ‘Thai’ children

Chinese scammers have been hiring Thai men to register marriages with their Chinese wives so that their Chinese-born children can obtain Thai citizenship, according to the Department of Provincial Administration.

Bangkok Post

Crucial Taiwan undersea cable severed by old shipwreck — backup microwave communications activated to keep population connected

Bad weather has caused a shipwreck to shift from its original position on the seafloor, severing a crucial undersea link between Dongyin and Beigan islands. These two islands are strategically located near the Chinese coast and the northern mouth of the Taiwan Strait and reportedly have a heavy military presence…

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Pakistan commissions first Hangor-class submarine in China

Pakistan has commissioned its first Hangor-class submarine in China, marking a key step in its naval modernization

The Independent UK

China’s factory activity expands for a second month despite shocks from the Iran war

Surveys show China's factory activity expanded for a second month in April

The Independent UK

Student’s alleged jailing in China over Australian pro-democracy protests sparks calls for inquiry

Human rights commissioner says student’s jailing highlights the ‘growing risks of transnational repression’ in Australia

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The Independent UK

China calls US hypocritical for expressing concern over Panama's sovereignty

The U.S. State Department accused China of violating Panama’s sovereignty over a port dispute in the Central American nation, triggering another fierce back-and-forth on Wednesday as the Chinese government called the Trump administration hypocritical

The Independent UK

South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest

South Korean appeals court on Wednesday sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a legitimate Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024

The Independent UK

Seven killed and dozens injured in first Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan since peace talks, officials say

Pakistan launched strikes on Afghanistan on Monday following peace talks earlier this month

The Independent UK

Japan's prime minister launches a panel to review her country's defense policies as threats escalate

Japan’s prime minister has inaugurated a panel tasked with reviewing her country’s security and defense policies as tensions with China, North Korea and Russia escalate in the region

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AAP

Asia trip fuelled by need to secure energy access

The foreign minister will meet her counterparts in China, Japan and South Korea during a week-long visit to Asia to shore up Australia's fuel access.

The Independent UK

China’s top diplomat meets leader of Myanmar's military-backed government on regional tour

China’s top diplomat has visited Myanmar’s capital and met with the leader of its military-backed government as Beijing deepens regional ties

Newslaundry

Agreeing to disagree: India is using calibrated ambiguity to keep BRICS together

A recent meeting of foreign ministers from the BRICS nations concluded without a joint position on the intensifying West Asian conflict. The lack of consensus meant that the collective's statement had to be worded differently. India, the current chair, summarised proceedings in a voice that sought to balance the concerns.

The Independent UK

US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

The Trump administration is sanctioning a major China-based oil refinery and about 40 shipping companies

International Business Times

China Holds Largest Oil Stockpiles As Prolonged Iran War Raises Fears Of Global Supply Shock: Report

China's aggressive oil stockpiling surge ahead of the Iran war is reshaping global energy security dynamics as supply risks intensify in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Independent UK

China's foreign and defense ministers meet with Cambodian counterparts in joint '2+2' dialogue

Cambodia and China have held their first meeting of what is called a “2+2” Strategic Dialogue Mechanism

The Independent UK

Britain ‘must not cut ourselves off’ from China trade opportunities despite security risks, CBI chief warns

Rain Newton-Smith highlighted that British businesses see increased trade with Chinese firms as an opportunity to drive growth

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