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Chinese warship passed in 'unsafe manner' near US destroyer in Taiwan Strait, military officials say

A Chinese warship came within 150 yards (137 meters) of a U.S. destroyer in the Taiwan Strait in "an unsafe manner," U.S. military officials said, as China blamed the United States for "deliberately provoking risk" in the region.

Reuters

Australia and Vietnam sign $105m decarbonisation agreement as Anthony Albanese looks to become closer friends with Hanoi

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he wants Vietnam to become one of Australia's "top-tier" partners as he wraps up a two-day visit to Hanoi after signing a raft of agreements, including a package to help Vietnam decarbonise its economy.

ABC News

Police attack on reporter sparks rare public debate, outrage in China

The assault of a Chinese reporter by three police officers over his investigation into the deaths of two teachers has sparked a heated and rare public debate about the hostility and heavy restrictions faced by journalists in China.

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China says conflict with US would be ‘unbearable disaster’

China rejects US request for meeting between defence chiefs of the two countries

The Independent UK

World's spy chiefs connect in secret conclave at Shangri-La Dialogue security meeting in Singapore

Senior officials from about two dozen of the world's major intelligence agencies, including Australia, hold a closed-door meeting on the fringes of the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference.

ABC News

China tightens access to Tiananmen Square on anniversary of 1989 pro-democracy protests

China has tightened already strict access to Tiananmen Square in central Beijing on the anniversary of 1989 pro-democracy protests

The Independent UK

Germany to send two warships to Indo-Pacific in 2024 amid South China Sea tensions

Germany will send two warships to the Indo-Pacific in 2024, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Sunday, amid rising tensions between China and Taiwan and over the disputed South China Sea.

Reuters

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Li Shangfu: China’s defence minister at Shangri-La Dialogue warns of ‘cold war mentality’ in digs at US

After refusing to meet with his US counterpart, general says ‘some countries’ interfering in others’ business but Beijing does not seek confrontation

The Guardian - AU

Beijing’s bluntest warning yet to US on Taiwan: ‘Chinese military will not hesitate for a second’

Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu has warned the US in no uncertain terms against interfering in the dispute over Taiwan.

The New Daily

Former Chinese ambassador says US must halt military deployments near China

The United States should ease off military deployments close to China in an act of "good faith" if high-level defence talks between the two superpowers are to resume, a retired veteran Chinese diplomat said in Singapore on Sunday.

Reuters

China's Xi Jinping hails 'uninterrupted' cultural continuity for powering nation's rise

China's unique development path is rooted in the historical continuity of its culture, President Xi Jinping told a cultural symposium in Beijing, in his latest effort to defend the legitimacy of the ruling Communist Party.

Bangkok Post

Chinese defence minister says clash with US would be 'unbearable disaster' for the world

China's Minister of National Defence General Li Shangfu tells Asia's top security summit that his country seeks dialogue over confrontation with the US, despite refusing American demands for military-to-military talks.

ABC News

China’s Li says clash with US would bring ‘unbearable disaster’

At Asia security forum, Chinese defence chief says Beijing seeks dialogue with US and warns against NATO-like alliances.

Al Jazeera

China defends buzzing American warship in Taiwan Strait, accuses US of provoking Beijing

China’s defense minister has defended sailing a warship across the path of an American destroyer and Canadian frigate transiting the Taiwan Strait, telling a gathering of some of the world’s top defense officials in Singapore that such so-called “freedom of navigation” patrols are a provocation to China

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Exclusive-World's spy chiefs meet in secret conclave in Singapore

Senior officials from about two dozen of the world's major intelligence agencies held a secret meeting on the fringes of the Shangri-La Dialogue security meeting in Singapore this weekend, five people told Reuters.

Reuters

Timeline: China's Tiananmen Square demonstrations and crackdown

Sunday is the 34th anniversary of China's bloody crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations in and around central Beijing's Tiananmen Square, when Chinese troops opened fire on their own people.

The Guardian - AU

Richard Marles meets Gen Li Shangfu, as Chinese defence minister refuses formal meeting with US counterpart

Defence minister is also believed to have raised concerns about the ongoing detention of Australian citizens and human rights issues

The Hindu

Explained | What are the friction points on the LAC?

Why do differences persist between India and China on the Depsang Plains and Demchok? What is the status of talks?

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PM Anthony Albanese pushes ‘straight-talk’ as key to easing China-US tensions

The PM says it is in Australia's interest to engage, as he prepares to meet top Vietnam officials to discuss issues including China relations.

ABC News

Anthony Albanese visits Hanoi to highlight Australia's growing economic ties to Vietnam

Over beers made from Australian barley, Anthony Albanese toasts Australia's growing trade relationship with Vietnam.

Dublin Live

First Uyghur restaurant in Ireland opens doors in Dublin city centre

Afanti's menu includes things like deep fried crispy chicken with naan, lamb skewers and hot chicken stew

The Independent UK

Hong Kong detains 8 people on eve of Tiananmen Square anniversary

Hong Kong police have detained eight people on the eve of the 34th anniversary of China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown

Reuters

Senior U.S. State Department official visits China amid tense ties

A senior U.S. State Department official arrived in Beijing on Sunday with meetings planned for the coming week as Washington seeks to boost communication with China at a time of tense relations between the two countries.

Radio France Internationale

Pope Francis to visit Mongolia, home to just 1,300 Catholics

Pope Francis will travel in early September to Mongolia – a country with few Catholic faithful but that is strategically significant for the Roman Catholic Church due to its proximity to China.

Bangkok Post

China censors protest site location

BEIJING: Chinese police beefed up their presence on Saturday at a bridge in Beijing where a rare protest last year shocked authorities and citizens alike.

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