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G20: Xi Jinping's snub of summit the latest in escalation of ambition between two assertive powers

It might be tempting to connect Xi Jinping’s refusal to attend the G20 summit in India with continuing border tensions. These reached a peak recently when China released an “official map” claiming as its territory several areas that have long been a matter of contention between the two countries.

The Conversation

Albanese’s China trip suggests a smoother relationship rather than a cosy one

A key calculation of the Australian PM’s team is that dialogue is of value, even if both sides agree to disagree

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan tries to hold on to Eswatini, its last remaining ally in Africa

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has wrapped up a visit to Eswatini, Taipei's only diplomatic ally in Africa, after signing a string of development agreements. But will the relationship hold?

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India’s military studying options for any China war on Taiwan

NEW DELHI: India is studying possible responses to a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan following discreet inquiries from the US on how the South Asian nation could contribute in the event of a war, according to senior Indian government officials.

The Times of India

Solomon Islands police deny China shipped guns, following Al Jazeera report

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says replica firearms incapable of firing live rounds.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia's leader calls for peaceful solutions to conflicts at ASEAN summit

Indonesia's president issued a stark warning Thursday after wrapping up a summit of Southeast Asian countries that was joined by China, the United States and Russia, saying “we will be destroyed” unless conflicts are resolved.

France 24

N Korea heralds ‘new chapter’ with ‘tactical nuclear attack’ submarine

Overseeing the event, Kim Jong Un calls for the rapid development of the country’s navy and its ‘nuclear weaponisation’.

Al Jazeera

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North Korea says it has launched a new 'nuclear attack submarine'

North Korea said Friday it has launched a purported nuclear attack submarine it has been developing for years, a step leader Kim Jong Un described as crucial in his efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy to counter the United States and its Asian allies.

France 24

North Korea says it has launched a new nuclear attack submarine to counter US naval power

North Korea says it has christened a purported nuclear attack submarine it had developed for years, which leader Kim Jong Un described as a crucial step in his efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy to counter the United States and its Asian allies

The Independent UK

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Building consensus: On the G-20 summit in Delhi, India’s presidency

Despite many issues, India’s efforts to ensure the vitality of the G-20 process have been valiant and also a well-thought-out one

The Hindu

Finding Seoul in the Indo-Pacific

Along with Japan and the United States, South Korea has the potential to emerge as a key piece in India’s Indo-pacific strategy

The Hindu

Canada announces public inquiry into whether China, Russia and others interfered in elections

Canada has announced that a judge will lead a public inquiry into whether China, Russia and other countries interfered in Canadian federal elections in 2019 and 2021 that re-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals

The Independent UK

Canada: leading judge to steer public inquiry into foreign interference

Marie-Josée Hogue to investigate claims of election meddling by China and other countries, in process marred by months of feuding

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The Independent UK

How Biden wants to use G20 summit to prove US is a better partner than China

President Joe Biden hopes to demonstrate to the world at the upcoming Group of 20 summit in India and during a visit to Vietnam that the United States and like-minded allies can be more trustworthy partners than China on economic and security issues

The Hindu

India keen on having Quad leaders as Chief Guests for 2024 Republic Day parade

India discussing possibility of inviting Quad leaders to Republic Day parade on January 26; U.S. President Joe Biden as Chief Guest being looked into

The Hindu

Indonesia warns against new conflicts as U.S., China, Russia attend ASEAN summit

At East Asia summit, leaders warned against sharpening rivalries. US VP Harris, Chinese Premier Li, Russian FM Lavrov urged to manage differences to avoid a "new Cold War". Leaders' statement omitted mention of South China Sea & Ukraine war. ASEAN chair Widodo: "Responsibility to not create new tensions". UN Sec-Gen…

The Hindu

At G-20, Japan backs India, not China, as bridge to Global South: Japanese experts

Hiroyuki Akita said that was one of the key issues for Japan in the lead-up to this year’s G-20, so much so that Fumio Kishida had invited Narendra Modi to the May meeting of the G-7 countries in Hiroshima.

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The Independent UK

After summit joined by China, US and Russia, Indonesia's leader calls for resolving conflicts

Indonesia’s president has issued a stark warning after wrapping up a summit of Southeast Asian countries that was joined by China, the United States and Russia

The Independent UK

Biden aims to use G20 summit and Vietnam visit to highlight US as trustworthy alternative to China

The Independent UK

Japan's Kishida says China seafood ban contrasts with wide support for Fukushima water release

Japan’s prime minister says China’s blanket ban on Japanese seafood in reaction to the release of treated radioactive water from a tsunami-ravaged nuclear power plant contrasts starkly with broad understanding shown by many other members of the international community

The Independent UK

Why Chinese TikTok hit is fuelling calls for British Museum to return artefacts

The video has sparked calls for the return of an actual jade teapot showcased in the British Museum, where former chancellor George Osborne sits as chair of the board of trustees

The Guardian - UK

G20: battle for influence as US seeks to rival China in the global south

There will be pressure on rich countries to fulfil a commitment to provide climate finance to poorer nations

WEKU

Biden is off to India and Vietnam. It's part of his push to counter China's influence

President Biden is using the G20 summit to push for a bigger, better World Bank as an alternative to China's massive lending programs, which have left some low-income countries with massive debt.

The Hindu

Absent Putin and Ukraine war cast long shadow over G20

G20 Leaders' Summit: Russia-Ukraine war, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping's absence to dominate proceedings. Global South chairing G20, allowing for progress on debt treatments, climate financing, despite disagreements.

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