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Former Guangdong Police Chief Gets 10-Year Jail Term for Bribery

Li Chunsheng served with reduced sentence as he surrendered voluntarily and reported criminal activities of others

Caixin Global · Jul 31, 2024

Zelensky Says Ukraine, And The World, Want Russia At Peace Summit

The entire world, including Ukraine, wants Russia to join global leaders at a planned second peace summit to end the war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has told French media including AFP. With Russian forces gaining momentum on the front and aid from allies ebbing or in doubt, Zelensky has…

International Business Times · Jul 31, 2024

Chinese warships off Alaska and Cambodia highlight the role of near and far waters in sea power dominance

Chinese warships were recently spotted sailing close to the Aleutian Islands, just off the Alaskan coast. Meanwhile, naval boats have begun to dock at a Beijing-built military port in Cambodia.

The Conversation · Jul 31, 2024

Flawed research into election fraud can undermine democracy and intensify polarization

Bad electoral science can cause lasting harm to democracy, undermining public confidence in the voting process.

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2024

US hands $500m military aid boost to Philippines amid China tensions

US taking ‘bold steps’ to strengthen alliance says defence chief as Washington bids for increased regional influence.

Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2024

Blinken Says US To Provide $500 Mn Military Funding To Philippines

Blinken was in Manila with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as part of an Asia-Pacific tour to strengthen Washington's latticework of alliances aimed at countering Beijing.

Latin Times · Jul 30, 2024

China's top leaders vow to support consumers and improve confidence in its slowing economy

China’s powerful Politburo has endorsed the ruling Communist Party's strategy for growing the economy by encouraging more consumer spending and weeding out unproductive companies to promote “survival of the fittest.”

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024

Blinken Says US To Provide $500 Mn In Military Funding To Philippines

The United States will provide $500 million in military funding to the Philippines, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday, as Washington boosts ties with Manila in the face of China's growing assertiveness.

International Business Times · Jul 30, 2024

Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te welcomed he said was the “largest-ever” delegation of foreign lawmakers to Taiwan, even as Beijing pressured members of the delegation not to visit

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024

Taiwan's President Lai Calls For Unity In Face Of China 'Threat'

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday "a threat from China to any country is a threat to the world", emphasizing to lawmakers of more than 20 countries that global democracies must unite against "authoritarian expansion".

International Business Times · Jul 30, 2024