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China’s Covid whistleblower in Wuhan reportedly freed after three years

Fang Bin was targeted by authorities for reporting on the outbreak of Covid-19 in Wuhan

The Guardian - AU

US on track to open new Tonga embassy this month

The US has been deepening engagement in the Pacific region amid concerns about China’s influence.

Al Jazeera

China says Myanmar's sovereignty should be respected

China supports Myanmar in finding its own path to development and urges the international community to respect its sovereignty and help it achieve peace and reconciliation, China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

Reuters

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China’s foreign minister touts ‘friendship’ on Myanmar visit

Qin Gang is the highest-ranking Chinese official to meet Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing since his power grab two years ago.

Al Jazeera

How China threat is driving India and US closer together

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: The Biden administration has decided to remain publicly quiet on India’s democratic backsliding, according to senior US officials, as the US intensifies efforts to keep New Delhi on its side in the rivalry with China.

The Times of India

Hong Kong reduces directly-elected seats in district polls

The latest changes are part of an effort to ensure only ‘patriots’ hold political office in the territory.

Al Jazeera

US stands with Philippines against Chinese 'intimidation' in S. China Sea - official

The United States stands with treaty ally the Philippines in the face of harassment by China's coast guard in the South China Sea and remains deeply concerned about "intimidation" by Beijing, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.

Reuters

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Hopes for barley breakthrough with China grow

Australia is hopeful of further movement on trade sanctions with China as the trade minister prepares to head to Beijing in the coming weeks.

The New Daily

Argentina's Fernandez seeks dollar relief from Brazil's Lula

Argentine President Alberto Fernández has arrived at Brazil’s presidential residence to meet his counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as officials from both countries study how to eschew the dollar in trade between the neighboring nations

The Independent UK

The LAC crisis and the danger of losing without fighting

India is under pressure on the Line of Actual Control and needs to find a way to transfer that pressure back to China

The Hindu

Chinese foreign minister meets Myanmar junta chief

China’s foreign minister met Myanmar’s junta chief on Tuesday, the military said, the highest-ranking Chinese official to meet the country’s top general since a coup more than two years ago.

Bangkok Post

China revises military conscription laws in space warfare push

Modernisation of People’s Liberation Army continues with focus on cyberwarfare while retirees are now allowed to re-enlist

The Guardian - AU

IAF chief meets Sri Lanka's top military leaders, exchange views on matters of bilateral importance

Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari on May 2, 2023 met Sri Lanka’s top military leaders and exchanged views on several matters of bilateral importance, while recalling the longstanding friendship between the two countries

The Hindu

Exclusive-India, China propose 'multiple pathways' on cutting use of fossil fuels-sources

India, backed by China, is trying to build a consensus within the G20 group to let countries choose a roadmap to cut carbon emissions instead of setting a deadline to end the use of fossil fuels, three Indian government officials said.

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U.S. allies could play key roles in a U.S.-China war over Taiwan

The Philippines, Japan, Australia and South Korea could all be key players.

The Independent UK

Unclear who would help Taiwan in a war: foreign minister

Taiwan's foreign minister says he doesn't know what countries might help it in the event of a war with China

The Independent UK

A tense week at sea as Philippine coast guard faces China

When two Philippine coast guard vessels set out to patrol the volatile South China Sea recently, they had to face more than China’s growing territorial ambitions

The Independent UK

Cleverly set for talks with Chinese vice-president when he attends coronation

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said it would be counterproductive not to have talks with China despite differences with Beijing.

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Australian police searched pilot's home for China fighter jet records

Australian police searched the home of a British former test pilot for documents related to China's J-16 strike fighter, Australia's intelligence partners, and China's biggest aviation company, a court judgment shows.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong to slash elected seats in setback to democracy

Hong Kong’s leader has unveiled plans to eliminate most directly elected seats on local district councils, the last major political representative bodies chosen by the public

Reuters

Britain's Cleverly expects to meet Chinese vice president this week

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly expects to meet China's Vice President Han Zheng when foreign leaders visit London for King Charles's coronation, a rare meeting between senior government officials during a low point in UK-China relations.

The Independent UK

China's foreign minister makes rare visit to Myanmar border

China's foreign minister has called for stability along the country's border with Myanmar and a crackdown on cross-border criminal activity during a rare visit to the volatile region

The Hindu

Asia-Pacific to grow 4.6% in 2023; India, China to contribute half of global growth: IMF

India and China, the two largest emerging market economies of the region, are expected to contribute around half of global growth.

Radio France Internationale

Japan PM's Africa tour a bid to counter China, Russia influence

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began his first week-long Africa tour in Egypt at the weekend. The four-nation visit is part of a concerted effort to strengthen relations with the "Global South" and counter the growing influence of China and Russia in the region.

The Independent UK

Kishida plans to visit Yoon in South Korea before G-7

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he is arranging a trip to South Korea for talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol in return for his March visit to Tokyo

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