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Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan?

Opposition efforts to push through a controversial bill have raised concerns about the island’s democracy.

Al Jazeera

China testing ability to ‘seize power’ in second day of military drills around Taiwan

PLA says exercises launched in response to president’s inauguration will test capacity to ‘launch joint attacks and occupy key areas’

The Guardian - UK

China Says Drills Around Taiwan Test 'Seizure Of Power' Capability

Beijing on Friday said ongoing drills encircling Taiwan were testing the military's ability to seize power over the self-ruled island, days after a new president was sworn in.

International Business Times

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Taiwan Racing To Develop Own Satellite System Amid Rising Tensions

China's military posturing near Taiwan prompts the island to invest in satellite technology for communication resilience.

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China's worrying military actions a 'coercive gesture'

China's military drills surrounding Taiwan following the inauguration of its new president are a "very coercive gesture" the Albanese government has declared.

AAP

Boeing Delays Delivery of Aircraft to China for Battery Reviews

Industry insider says delay is not due to U.S.-China trade tensions but a technical issue involving the cockpit voice recorder

Caixin Global

Myanmar quietly announces plans to study controversial Chinese dam project suspended 13 years ago

Myanmar’s military government appears to be considering reviving a massive China-backed hydroelectric dam project

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Biden, Kenya's Ruto urge global leaders to ease debt for developing world

President Joe Biden is rolling out the red carpet for Kenyan President William Ruto with the first state visit to the United States by an African leader in more than 15 years.

France 24

How significant are China’s military drills around Taiwan?

China has launched two days of exercises after island swore in new president. How do they compare with previous ones?

The Guardian - UK

Malaysia PM says his country keeps good ties with US but not China phobia, wants to engage both

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said his country does not have a “China-phobia” policy and wants to engage both Beijing and Washington, expressing hopes for both powers to resolve their differences

The Independent UK

China starts 'punishment' military drills around Taiwan days after island swears in new leader

Taiwan’s new leader Lai Ching-te vowed to defend democracy

Evening Standard

China's Military Surrounds Taiwan As 'Punishment'

The two days of drills are part of an escalating campaign of intimidation by China that has seen it carry out a series of large-scale military exercises around Taiwan in recent years.

Latin Times

Activist loses appeal over Tiananmen massacre sign

A protest near a Chinese consulate has resulted in a court battle over freedom of expression versus a city council's advertising and foot traffic laws..

AAP

Taiwan says it has scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over China drills

Taiwan says it has scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over drills China has announced around the self-governing island democracy

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The Guardian - AU

China launches ‘punishment’ drills around Taiwan after inauguration of new president

Taiwan’s military says its forces are on alert as China carries out mock strikes with jets carrying live missiles

International Business Times

China Holds Military Drills Around Taiwan As 'Punishment'

China on Thursday launched two days of military drills to surround self-ruled Taiwan in what it said was "strong punishment" for the island's "separatist acts".

AAP

Man accused of training Chinese pilots airs ASIO claims

Daniel Duggan's wife has gathered 25,000 signatures calling on the attorney-general to stop his extradition after he was accused of aiding the Chinese military.

Space

Russian space weapon ban shot down by UN Security Council

The United Nations Security Council has voted against a resolution introduced by Russia and China that would ban member states from placing weapons of any kind in outer space.

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The Guardian - AU

China warns of reprisals against Taiwan after president’s inauguration speech

Lai Ching-te’s inauguration speech has been panned by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, which labelled the new president a “dangerous separatist”.

The Independent UK

Zhang Zhan is released from prison after 4 years for 'provoking trouble' while reporting on COVID

Zhang Zhan has been released from prison after serving four years for charges related to reporting on the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan

The Independent UK

Vietnam’s top security official To Lam confirmed as president

Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed the country’s top security official, To Lam, as its new president

The Independent UK

Report says China is accelerating the forced urbanization of rural Tibetans

An extensive report by Human Rights Watch says China is accelerating the forced urbanization of Tibetan villagers and herders, adding to state government and independent reports of efforts to assimilate them through control over their language and traditional Buddhist culture

International Business Times

China Warns Taiwan Of Reprisals Over Lai Inauguration Speech

China on Tuesday slammed the inauguration speech of new Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te as a "confession of Taiwan independence", and warned it would take "countermeasures".

The Independent UK

Australia as Bangladesh vow to boost trade as foreign ministers meet in Dhaka

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says her country will continue to work to expand trade relations with Bangladesh

The Guardian - UK

Lai Ching-te’s first day as Taiwan president marked by protests

Thousands protest against bill which would give parliamentarians special powers to question anyone

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