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China declines meeting between defence chiefs with US

The United States proposed the two men meet on the sidelines of this week’s Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Al Jazeera

Delay in security treaty with Australia as PNG consults 'domestic processes'

Papua New Guinea said a proposed security treaty with neighbour Australia would be delayed as it consults "domestic processes", a week after signing a defence agreement with the United States that sparked student protests.

Reuters

BoT urges upgrade of Thailand's durian production

Thailand needs to improve its durian production to remain the top exporter amid tougher competition over the next five years, according to a Bank of Thailand report.

Bangkok Post

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A China tightrope reaching beyond the horizon

The golden days of NZ's relationship with the Asian superpower are over - and we need to get used to the new, more fraught reality.

Newsroom.co.nz

Hong Kong court rejects publisher Jimmy Lai's bid to terminate his national security trial

A Hong Kong court has rejected a jailed publisher’s request to terminate his national security trial, pressing ahead with a landmark case seen as part of Beijing’s crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy movement

The Independent UK

Seven plead guilty at start of Hong Kong legislature storming trial

A closely watched trial involving 13 people who stormed Hong Kong's legislature during pro-democracy protests in 2019 began on Monday with seven people pleading guilty to a rioting charge.

Reuters

Philippines, U.S., Japan to hold first-ever joint coast guard exercise

The coast guard of the United States, Japan and the Philippines will hold trilateral maritime exercise in the South China Sea this week, the first such manoeuvres between them as a time of growing concern about China's moves in the region.

Reuters

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Number of people prosecuted in China’s courts up 12% in five years, report shows

Experts point to crackdown on national security and legal system that encourages guilty pleas

The Guardian - AU

South Korea hosts its first summit with Pacific island leaders

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol hosted the country's first summit with leaders of Pacific islands on Monday, as Seoul seeks to boost its influence in a region that has become the focus of intense geopolitical rivalry.

Reuters

Japan on standby for N Korea ‘satellite’ launch in next two weeks

Pyongyang has said previously it completed work on a spy satellite, but Tokyo says launch could be ballistic missile.

Al Jazeera

A belligerence towards Beijing that is unsettling

In the actions against China, the U.S. President is outlining what is called the new Washington Consensus that is designed to re-establish U.S. hegemony.

The Hindu

Italy PM says good ties with China possible without Belt and Road

Good relations with China are possible even without being part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) deal, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said in an interview published on Sunday, as her government weighs abandoning the project.

Reuters

Thailand, 11 other Indo-Pacific nations vow to fortify supply chains

Ministers from Thailand, the United States, Japan and 11 other Indo-Pacific nations agreed Saturday to strengthen supply chain resilience for critical items such as semiconductors and medicines to respond more promptly to emergencies.

Bangkok Post

India facing ‘very complicated challenge’ from China, ensuring no attempt made to change status quo in border areas unilaterally: Jaishankar

S. Jaishankar said India faces a “very complicated challenge” from China, and the government has taken steps to ensure no attempts are made to change the status quo in the border areas unilaterally

The Hindu

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From Beijing to Taipei, ABC correspondent Bill Birtles reflects on eight years reporting on China

As the ABC's East Asia correspondent, Bill Birtles has covered geopolitical tensions, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and at one point made headlines himself.

The Guardian - AU

PM launches draft strategy for care economy – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris becomes first woman to give West Point commencement speech

Vice-president addresses graduating cadets at elite US military academy and warns of threats of Russian and Chinese aggression

The Independent UK

Hong Kong denies knowledge about Uyghur student, slams Amnesty for saying he disappeared at airport

Hong Kong has criticized Amnesty International’s accusation that a Uyghur student disappeared after being interrogated at the airport

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong's 2nd largest pro-democracy party disbands amid political crackdown

One of the few remaining pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong has voted to dissolve itself, joining a growing list of organizations that have disbanded as authorities crack down on dissent

Reuters

Pacific islands, in spotlight, to push climate change in South Korea summit

Pacific island leaders will meet South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul on Monday, their third summit in a week with a large economy as the region seeks stronger action on climate change as it becomes a focus of geopolitical power attention.

Wales Online

Taiwan on alert after huge Chinese warships add pressure on self-ruled island

Three Chinese warships, including the Shandong aircraft carrier, add to the military activities in the area over recent months

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong pro-democracy party gives up

HONG KONG: One of Hong Kong’s biggest democratic parties said on Saturday it would disband after a vote by its party members, dealing another blow to the city’s already beleaguered democratic opposition under pressure from China.

ABC News

Hong Kong's pro-democracy Civic Party disbands amid Chinese security clampdown

The Civic Party, alongside the Democratic Party, was a major democratic force in Hong Kong until a number of its members were arrested following the imposition of a 2020 national security law.

Reuters

Major Hong Kong democratic party disbands amid China security clampdown

One of Hong Kong's biggest democratic parties said on Saturday it would disband after a vote by its party members, dealing another blow to the city's already beleaguered democratic opposition under pressure from China.

Reuters

China, South Korea agree to strengthen talks on chip industry - Chinese commerce ministry

China and South Korea have agreed to strengthen dialogue and cooperation on semiconductor industry supply chains, amid broader global concerns over chip supplies, sanctions and national security, China's commerce minister said.

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