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China Pushes Largest-ever Expansion of Nuclear Arsenal

China is pushing ahead with the largest-ever expansion of its nuclear arsenal, modernizing the atomic deterrent with an eye on any future conflicts with the United States, experts say. The SIPRI think tank estimates that China has a stockpile of around 350 nuclear warheads -- small fry when compared with…

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US, Filipino forces show power in drills amid China tensions

Thousands of American and Filipino forces have used a barrage of high-precision rockets, airstrikes and artillery fire in their largest war drills in Philippine waters facing the disputed South China Sea that would likely antagonize China

The Independent UK

Taiwan military drills to focus on combating blockade of island

Two-stage Han Kuang drills start next month amid heightened tension across the strait after recent China war games.

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In a growing India, some struggle to prove they are Indians

Questions over who is an Indian have long lingered over northeastern Assam state

The Independent UK

Risk of ‘tragic miscalculation’ in China’s military secrecy: UK

Foreign minister also warns on Taiwan, Xinjiang but says countries must work with China on world’s pressing problems.

Al Jazeera

Biden to visit Japan, Australia for meetings with allies

President Joe Biden will visit Japan and Australia next month to huddle with allies on their continued response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as well as ways to confront China’s assertive economic and military moves in the Indo-Pacific region

The Independent UK

Isolating China would be sign of weakness, says Cleverly

The Foreign Secretary also warned that if Beijing invaded Taiwan, it would destroy world trade.

The Independent UK

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Tobacco company settles with US over business in North Korea

The Justice Department says a British tobacco company has agreed to a $629 million settlement to resolve allegations that it did illegal business with North Korea in violation of U.S. sanctions

The Independent UK

If China invaded Taiwan it would destroy world trade, says James Cleverly

UK foreign secretary warns a war across Taiwan strait and likely destruction of semiconductor industry would have global effects

The Guardian - UK

China Maps Out Plan to Bolster Foreign Trade

State Council vows streamlined visas, faster international flight resumption and better services for trading companies in push to bolster exports

Caixin Global

India to host SCO Defence Ministers meeting this week

Beijing on April 25 announced that the newly appointed State Councillor and Defence Minister General Li Shangfu will visit India on April 27 and 28, and also hold bilateral meetings.

The Hindu

'Disappointment' as Nottingham City Council says it won't end relationship with Chinese city

Other areas of the UK have ended their relationships with China amid human rights concerns

Nottingham Post

South Korea, US presidents to meet in Washington – amid wary glances in the direction of Pyongyang, Beijing and Moscow

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will meet his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden at the White House on April 26, 2023 – a rare state visit that comes as the two nations seek to confront common concerns.

The Conversation

Family: Chinese journalist faces espionage charges

The family of a veteran Chinese journalist says he faces espionage charges after being detained while meeting with a Japanese diplomat in a restaurant

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Indian ministers rebuke Der Spiegel for ‘racist’ cartoon mocking population size

German magazine accused of putting down India with caricature depicting population overtaking China

The Guardian - AU

Chinese journalist arrested on charges of espionage

Trial of Dong Yuyu, detained after meeting Japanese diplomat, comes as country’s espionage laws widened

Reuters

Germany invites Chinese premier for talks in June - source

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has invited Chinese Premier Li Qiang for talks in Berlin on June 20, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters

Philippines' Marcos may discuss Taiwan in U.S but trade tops agenda - envoy

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr may discuss tensions over Taiwan with U.S counterpart Joe Biden at the White House next week but the focus of talks will be on trade and investment, a top diplomat said on Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

Guatemala leader in Taiwan expresses 'rock-solid friendship'

The president of Guatemala has appealed to other governments to respect Taiwan’s sovereignty during an official visit at a time when China’s ruling Communist Party is stepping up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory

The Independent UK

Hong Kong plans electoral overhaul for district councils

Hong Kong's leader says the city is planning to overhaul its last major political representative body that is mostly comprised of popularly elected seats

Al Jazeera

Malaysia’s energy needs face Chinese pushback in South China Sea

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has insisted gas and oil exploration will continue despite objections by Beijing.

Reuters

Guatemala president pledges strong support for 'Republic of Taiwan'

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei pledged his unconditional support on Tuesday for the "Republic of Taiwan" on a trip that comes as China steps up pressure on the handful of countries that still maintain formal ties with the island.

Al Jazeera

Can China replace the US in the Middle East?

As the Saudi-Iran deal shows, Beijing’s clout is growing. But it can’t fully substitute the US — and might not want to.

The Independent UK

Australians and New Zealanders recall war dead on Anzac Day

Hundreds of thousands of Australians and New Zealanders have gathered at dawn services and veterans’ street marches across the two nations to commemorate their war dead on Anzac Day

The Hindu

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