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Beijing strikes cautionary tone on protests in Hong Kong

China’s senior official overseeing Hong Kong’s affairs says that protests are not the only way for people to express their views, weeks after the city’s strict protest rules sparked controversy while signaling Beijing’s vision for the financial hub

The Independent UK

China says conducted mid-course missile interception test

China says it carried out a successful ground-based mid-course missile interception test

The Independent UK

US intelligence was aware of four extra Chinese spy balloons, leaked Pentagon data reveals

The leaked documents also detail a lack of ‘strong senior’ oversight of the balloon surveillance program

The Independent UK

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US, Vietnam pledge to boost ties as Blinken visits Hanoi

The United States and Vietnam are pledging to boost relations as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Hanoi as part of the Biden administration's push to counter China's increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific

The Independent UK

S Korea, Japan, US to deepen security ties amid N Korea threat

Allies condemn ‘in the strongest terms’ Pyongyang’s latest weapons test, and urge end to ‘destabilization’.

Al Jazeera

U.S., Vietnam say they hope to deepen ties as Blinken visits Hanoi

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday expressed a desire to deepen their ties as Washington seeks to solidify alliances to counter an increasingly assertive China.

Reuters

The Guardian view on China and Europe: Macron’s careless words were costly

Editorial: Despite the French president’s post-visit remarks, there is growing concern about Beijing and keenness to act in unity

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China and Brazil reset ties with tech, environment accords, agree on Ukraine

Brazil reset its diplomatic ties with China, its largest trading partner, with a state visit on Friday where they agreed to boost investments and cooperation on technology and sustainable development, while urging peace talks in Ukraine.

Reuters

Lula and Xi pledge to boost ties in Beijing meeting

Brazilian and Chinese presidents stress importance of bilateral relationship in talks aimed at bolstering trade.

Al Jazeera

Philippines stoking regional tension with US bases pact, China envoy says

The Philippines is "stoking the fire" of regional tensions by offering expanded military base access to the United States, whose goal is to interfere in China's affairs with Taiwan, Beijing's ambassador to Manila said on Friday.

Reuters

Security of Europe, Indo-Pacific in focus as G7 foreign ministers gather

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven nations will focus on the security of both Europe and the Indo-Pacific as they gather in Japan from Sunday against a worrying backdrop of the war in Ukraine and China's growing assertiveness.

Reuters

North Korea and Japan’s difficult history

Long-term tensions between North Korea and Japan have risen dramatically after residents of Hokkaido were evacuated from their home when the hermit kingdom test-fired what could be a new type of ballistic missile.

The Week

Russian oil exports back above pre-Ukraine war levels as India and China buy 90% of Moscow’s crude

Asian giants are buying 1.5 million barrels a day from Russia – each

The Independent UK

German foreign minister warns of ‘horror scenario’ in Taiwan strait

War in region would send shock waves around the world, says Annalena Baerbock on visit to China

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China accuses Poland of meddling in its affairs after PM's Taiwan comments

China on Friday hit back at comments by the Polish prime minister that linked the war in Ukraine to a possible Chinese attack on Taiwan, accusing him of interfering in its internal affairs.

Reuters

Pope confirms plans to go to Mongolia in September

Pope Francis confirmed on Friday that in September he plans to go to Mongolia, a country that has fewer than 1,500 Catholics but is strategically significant for the Roman Catholic Church because it borders China.

The Guardian - UK

China agreed to secretly arm Russia, leaked Pentagon documents reveal

Intercept of Russian intelligence shows Beijing wanted to disguise lethal aid as civilian items, says report

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan warns local media against spreading false news from China

Defence ministry says it cannot rule out ‘cognitive warfare tactics’ after disinformation during Chinese drills

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Opinion: How Businesses Should View China in a Post-Covid World

Despite the supply chain strife of the pandemic and ongoing geopolitical tensions, industry giants are doubling down on the Asian nation as it plays an increasingly larger role in the global order

The News Lens

Macron Backs Down on Taiwan for Beijing’s Support on Ukraine, Experts Say

At a news conference during a state visit in the Netherlands, Macron said France’s position on Taiwan has not changed, and Paris favors the status quo for Taiwan.

Evening Standard

China will not sell weapons to Russia, says foreign minister

Following concerns in the West, Qin Gang said Beijing will not sell weapons to parties involved in the conflict in Ukraine

Bangkok Post

US to push back against China economic coercion at G-7 meeting

The US is pressing the need for allies to coordinate against economic coercion, not just military threats, as Japan prepares to host top diplomats from the Group of Seven nations amid heightened tensions with China.

France 24

Russian shelling in Ukraine's eastern city of Sloviansk kills at least eight

The Russian shelling of a residential building in Sloviansk on Friday killed at least eight people and injured 21, according to the Donetsk regional governor. Also on Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said that China won't sell weapons to either side in the war in Ukraine, in response to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Defense Minister to Meet Russian Counterpart in Moscow

Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu will visit Russia next week for meetings with counterpart Sergei Shoigu and other military officials, China's Defense Ministry said Friday. Li’s visit underscores China’s strengthening engagement with Russia, with which it has largely aligned its foreign policy in an attempt to reshape the world…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Says No Weapons Exports to Parties in Ukraine Conflict

China's foreign minister on Friday said the country would not sell weapons to parties involved in the conflict in Ukraine and would regulate the export of items with dual civilian and military use. Qin Gang was responding to concerns from the US and others that China was considering providing military…

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