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High-ranking North Korean Diplomat In Cuba Defected To South: Report

A high-ranking North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba defected to South Korea last November -- just months before Seoul and Havana established diplomatic ties, a report said Tuesday.

International Business Times

North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea in November, Seoul says

South Korea’s spy agency says a North Korea diplomat based in Cuba has defected to South Korea

The Independent UK

North Korea diplomat flees to South in highest ranking envoy defection since 2016

Ri Il-kyu was responsible for political affairs at Pyongyang’s embassy in Cuba, the Chosun Ilbo daily has reported

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Beijingers Feel The Pinch As Economic Data Disappoints

Shopping online, skipping meals out and a general sense that decades of double-digit growth are very much a thing of the past -- Beijingers told AFP Monday they were feeling the pinch as the economy slowed.

International Business Times

China’s economic growth slows amid weak retail spending

Retail sales growth is the weakest since the country emerged from Covid-19 lockdowns

The Guardian - UK

China's economy slowed in the last quarter as weak consumer demand dragged on growth

China says its economy expanded at a slower-than-forecast 4.7% annual rate in the last quarter

The Independent UK

Sister of North Korean leader Kim hints at resuming flying trash balloons toward South Korea

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to respond to what she called a fresh South Korean civilian leafleting campaign

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North Korea threatens to boost nuke capability in reaction to US-South Korea deterrence guidelines

North Korea has threatened to boost its nuclear fighting capability and make the U.S. and South Korea pay “an unimaginably harsh price” as it slams its rivals’ new defense guidelines that it says reveal an intention to invade the North

The Independent UK

US renews call on China to stop aggressive actions in disputed sea, where hostilities have flared

The United States has renewed a call on China to stop its aggressive actions in the South China Sea, saying a broader web of security alliances has emerged to preserve the rule of law in the disputed waters

The Independent UK

Taiwan to stop ‘worshipping authoritarianism’ at Chiang Kai-shek statue

Changing of guard ceremonies in memorial hall for island’s first president will be moved outside from next week.

Al Jazeera

China posts record trade surplus as foreign importers rush to beat tariffs

The $99bn figure comes as data shows exports growing at fastest rate in 15 months while imports fell

The Guardian - UK

Solomon Islands and China are strengthening ties in a worrying move for US and its Pacific allies

The Solomon Islands' new prime minister is in Beijing for a visit as China and the strategic Pacific archipelago strengthen their ties

The Independent UK

Japan Warns On China, North Korea In Annual Defence Report

China and Russia's joint military activities around Japan are of "grave concern" and North Korea poses a greater threat than ever, Tokyo's defence ministry said Friday.

International Business Times

Confrontations in South China Sea surge, raising fears a miscalculation could lead to conflict

Vessels have been rammed, punctured with knives, damaged by water cannon and targeted by military-grade lasers. Now the Philippines’ US ambassador has warned the aggression must be reduced to avoid conflict

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Philippines To 'Stand Our Ground' In South China Sea Dispute

The Philippines will "stand our ground" in a dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea, a top security official said Friday, eight years after an international ruling against China in the territorial contest.

Al Jazeera

China’s economic influence more welcome in poorer countries, poll finds

Thailand holds most positive views of China, followed by Nigeria, Kenya and Tunisia, Pew survey shows.

The Guardian - AU

Fiji wrestles with need for outside help on security, at risk to its own sovereignty

Pacific country must ‘maintain independence’ in security partnerships, military commander warns, amid spread of deals struck with other countries

Latin Times

President Biden announces tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum routed through Mexico

The tariffs are an attempt to close a loophole that allowed Chinese goods to enter the United States duty free

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Chinese navy destroyer and helicopter shadowed Australian warship during high-profile standoff, documents show

Exclusive: Australian helicopter was outside Chinese territorial waters when forced to manoeuvre to avoid fighter jet flares in ‘unsafe’ operation

International Business Times

US Tightens Steel, Aluminum Import Rules To Curb China Tariff Evasion

The United States unveiled stricter rules Wednesday on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, moving to prevent China-origin goods from avoiding tariffs.

Dynamite News

ITBP seizes 108 kg gold bars, arrests 2 near India-China border in Ladakh

In a significant bust, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has seized 108 gold bars weighing 108.060 kgs and arrested two persons near the India-China border in Eastern Ladakh. Read further on Dynamite News:

International Business Times

What Is A 'Multipolar' World? Experts Aren't So Sure

The leaders of Russia, India and China often wax poetic about establishing a "multipolar" world -- though it is far from clear what such a system would entail.

The Independent UK

China and Bangladesh reaffirm their ties as territorial and economic issues rise in region

China and Bangladesh are reaffirming their ties during a visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Beijing as tensions rise in the region over territorial disputes and resources

The Independent UK

Modi receives Russia’s highest civilian award for promoting bilateral ties

Indian prime minister collected award from Vladmir Putin five years after it was conferred on him

The Independent UK

New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help the island with self-defense as threats from China loom

The United States’ new top envoy to Taiwan has promised Washington will help the self-ruled island defend itself as China ramps up its military threats against Taipei

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