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New Collision Of Chinese, Philippine Vessels Near Flashpoint Shoal

China's coast guard said it rescued Filipino "personnel" who fell overboard Sunday after a Philippine vessel collided with one of its ships near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

International Business Times

Chinese coast guard ships fire water cannons and block Philippine fisheries vessel in disputed sea

Chinese coast guard ship have fired water cannons, blocked and rammed a Philippine fisheries vessel in the disputed South China Sea, where hostilities between the Asian neighbors have flared alarmingly at sea and spread into the air in recent weeks

The Independent UK

China opposes US sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia's war efforts

China has expressed its opposition to the latest U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies over their alleged ties to Russia’s war in Ukraine, saying it would adopt necessary measures to safeguard the rights and interests of the country’s businesses

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China’s deadly divide-and-rule tactics in Myanmar risk shock waves across region

Far from acting as a broker, Beijing is playing both sides in a state torn by brutality and chaos

The Guardian - UK

It’s August 2024 – and our world is at a turning point. Here’s what we should do now

I see looming political and environmental threats – and too few willing to address them. Where is the urgency, asks former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

The Guardian - UK

Philippines says its fisheries plane was threatened by flares fired from a Chinese island base

Officials say a Philippine fisheries bureau plane has been threatened by flares fired from a Chinese island

The Independent UK

Philippines Says China Fired Flares At Its South China Sea Plane

The Philippine government accused China on Saturday of firing flares at one of its aircraft as it flew patrols over the South China Sea this month.

International Business Times

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As Ukraine, Gaza wars rage on, some airlines are benefitting

It’s increasingly difficult for Western airlines to avoid contentious conflict zones even as Chinese ones swoop in.

Al Jazeera

Top Biden Advisor Sullivan To Visit China As US Elections Loom

Jake Sullivan, President Joe Biden's national security advisor, will visit China next week in a new bid to manage tensions months before US elections, the White House said Friday.

International Business Times

UK PM Tells China's Xi He Hopes For 'Honest' Discussions

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday he hoped they could have "honest" discussions about thorny issues as they held the first call between leaders of the countries in over two years.

International Business Times

No, the world isn’t heading toward a new Cold War – it’s closer to the grinding world order collapse of the 1930s

The past decade and a half has seen upheaval across the globe. The 2008 financial crisis and its fallout, the COVID-19 pandemic and major regional conflicts in Sudan, the Middle East, Ukraine and elsewhere have left residual uncertainty. Added to this is a tense, growing rivalry between the U.S. and…

The Conversation

New Zealand official says Western neglect of Pacific Islands let other nations boost their influence

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Western nations, including the United States and New Zealand, failed to understand swiftly enough the geopolitical importance of island nations in the South Pacific, leaving a power vacuum that allowed other countries to increase their diplomatic influence

The Independent UK

Taiwan Leader Urges Unity On Chinese Attack Anniversary

Taiwanese must "unite as one" against the threat from China, President Lai Ching-te said Friday, as the island marked the 66th anniversary of a deadly Chinese artillery attack.

International Business Times

One woman's custody battle highlights the challenges facing same-sex couples in China

Zhang Peiyi, a Shanghai resident, has been fighting for custody for her two children from a former marriage in a case that has lasted for more than four years

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Australia, Taiwan unite to target China's 'deceit'

Labor and Liberal senators have criticised China's attempt to claim sovereignty over Taiwan and accused Beijing of misrepresenting Australia's stance.

The Conversation

Republicans believe Tim Walz has been ‘groomed’ by China. But how does China view him?

When Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ team vetted Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate, his Midwestern roots and background as a teacher, coach and veteran distinguished him from the typical “coastal elite”. However, it’s unclear whether her team considered Walz’s ties to China to be an asset…

International Business Times

Russia-China Partnership 'Yielding Results', Putin Says

President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia's economic and trade links with China are "yielding results" as he welcomed Chinese Premier Li Qiang to the Kremlin.

The Independent UK

Biden approves new nuclear strategy focussed on coordinated Russia-China threat

The strategy takes into account rapid expansion of China’s nuclear arsenal and ongoing threats from Russia

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Japan broadcaster apologises after disputed Senkaku Islands called ‘Chinese territory’ on air

Unscripted remarks about the Japanese-administered islands were made during during a Chinese-language programme on the public broadcaster NHK

International Business Times

China's 'Growing Authoritarianism' Won't Stop With Taiwan: Lai

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te warned Wednesday that China's "growing authoritarianism will not stop with" the island and urged democratic countries to unite to curb its expansion.

The Conversation

Canada must continue cutting emissions regardless of the actions of other polluters

I have, over the years, lost count of the number of times I have seen or heard people say that it doesn’t matter what Canada, or the more-developed world, does to reduce carbon emissions. It is argued that the main global problem is that major emitters such as China, India,…

The Guardian - UK

Biden approves nuclear strategy refocusing on China threat – report

White House says plan was approved earlier this year and was not a response to a single country or threat

The Conversation

How Canada finally broke its longtime habit of diplomatic engagement with China

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly recently met with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, marking the first official visit following a multi-year diplomatic crisis.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia and Australia finalise ‘significant’ defence pact

The move comes as Indonesia’s president-elect Prabowo Subianto prepares to take office later this year.

The Guardian - UK

Company insolvencies in England and Wales higher in past year than during financial crisis; gold hits record highs – as it happened

Company failures dip in July, but over the last 12 months are higher than in 2008-09

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