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Philippines accuses China of water cannon attack in Spratly Islands

Latest in long history of nautical intimidations by Beijing, which lays unrecognised claim to almost all of the South China Sea

The Guardian - AU

Philippine military condemns Chinese coast guard's use of water cannon on its boat in disputed sea

The Philippine military has condemned a Chinese coast guard ship's “excessive and offensive” use of a water cannon against a Filipino supply boat to block it from delivering new troops, food, water and fuel to a Philippine-occupied shoal in the disputed South China Sea

The Independent UK

Shane Drumgold resigns as ACT director of public prosecutions; Queensland man shot by police – as it happened

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China to relax internal migration rules to kickstart economy

Changes to hukou urban quotas will offer easier access to education, healthcare and other benefits

The Guardian - UK

Japan's Kishida hopes to further strengthen strategic cooperation with US and South Korea at summit

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he has high hopes to discuss further strengthening of three-way strategic cooperation with the United States and South Korea at a summit hosted by President Joe Biden at Camp David later this month

The Independent UK

China reopens trade in Australian barley in a new sign of improved relations

China is lifting a stifling 3-year-old tariff on Australian barley in a sign of an improving bilateral trade relationship since Australia’s government changed

The Independent UK

China’s hospital ship visits Tonga amid growing competition in the Pacific

Thousands of Tongans visit military-run Peace Ark for free treatment as analyst criticises medical missions as ‘PR events’

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Hong Kong targets exiles’ loved ones as crackdown turns to old CCP playbook

Hong Kong authorities are targeting the relatives of activists overseas in latest sign of alignment with mainland China.

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Xi Jinping’s spent two days outside China in 2023 as problems mount

BEIJING: Two days is all President Xi Jinping has spent outside his country this year, as mounting domestic problems from a faltering economy to rare political scandals demand the Chinese leader’s attention at home.

The Times of India

2 U.S. Navy sailors charged with providing sensitive military information to China

Both men pleaded not guilty in federal courts in San Diego and Los Angeles. They were ordered held until their detention hearings, which will take place Aug. 8

Chicago Sun-Times

New Zealand to boost its defense capabilities as it faces increasing tensions in the Pacific

New Zealand plans to boost its defense capabilities as tensions rise in the Pacific, due in part to a military buildup by China

The Independent UK

Retired China Railway Chief Pleads Guilty to Taking $8.4 Million of Bribes

Sheng Guangzu to be sentenced later for corruption and abuse of power in final years of a 30-year railroad system career

Caixin Global

US navy sailors arrested on charges of passing sensitive material to China

Jinchao Wei, 22, and Wenheng Zhao, 26, accused in separate cases of ‘violating commitments they made to protect the United States’

The Guardian - US

2 US Navy sailors arrested on charges tied to national security and China

U.S. officials say two Navy sailors have been arrested on charges related to national security and ties to China

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Rights groups call on Laos to release lawyer held after fleeing China

Sixty-eight organisations sign letter amid fears Lu Siwei could be deported at request of Chinese authorities

Dynamite News

Have to increase economic bond with India, says Venezuelan Executive Vice-President

Executive Vice President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez, who is here with a large delegation, believes that both India and Venezuela need to increase their economic and commercial bond in order to strengthen the relationship. Read further on Dynamite News

The Independent UK

Travis King: North Korea offers ‘very brief response’ to UN command over custody of US army soldier

Mr King was previously detained in South Korea after he issued a guilty plea for destroying public property and assault

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North Korea offers ‘very brief response’ to UN Command about Travis King

Mr King was previously detained in South Korea after he issued a guilty plea for destroying public property and assault

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The Hindu

From state visit to a more robust trade relationship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to the United States should be a starting point for a more ambitious trade agenda with America

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping replaces generals in charge of China’s nuclear arsenal

Leader tightens grip over country’s military leadership with biggest shake-up in a decade

The Guardian - UK

Beijing Rules by Bethany Allen review – a new world order

How China is wielding power and influence beyond its own borders, exploiting western naivety and greed

The Guardian - UK

How can the west best tackle the threat from China? First, it must stop panicking

An MPs’ report on Chinese intentions credits President Xi with a flattering level of strategic nous. The real problems lie closer to home, says former diplomat Kerry Brown

The Guardian - UK

Chinese firefighter ‘dies heroic death’ as Beijing reports heaviest rain in 140 years

Extreme weather comes as China’s foreign ministry denies reports that it obstructed discussions on climate crisis at G20 meetings

Al Jazeera

US formally invites China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Washington

Washington says invite extended to Wang’s predecessor in June was officially transferred to Beijing’s new top diplomat.

The Guardian - AU

Solomon Islands newspaper pledged to promote ‘truth about China’s generosity’ in return for funding

The Solomon Star denies accusations of ‘giving away’ its independence by accepting thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment

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