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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

The Guardian - UK

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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.

Reuters

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

Caixin Global

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.

The News Lens

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

Evening Standard

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.

Bangkok Post

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…

France 24

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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The Independent UK

China says no weapons exports to parties in Ukraine conflict

China says it will not sell weapons to parties involved in the conflict in Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taiwan President Thanks Fighter Pilots as Chinese Drills Ebb

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday thanked fighter pilots who scrambled against China's air force during its drills around the island and pledged to keep strengthening the armed forces, as Beijing's military activities around the island ebbed. China began the exercises, including simulated precision strikes with bombers and missile forces,…

The Independent UK

China's Xi to meet Brazil's Lula in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is due to meet visiting Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Beijing as the leaders seek to boost ties between two of the world's largest developing nations

France 24

Spotlight on family planning as India surpasses China as world’s most populous country

India is set to become the world’s most populous country on April 14, a title China has held for decades. Faced with a large – and growing – population of more than 1.4 billion, India’s family planning service is under pressure to maintain a decreasing fertility rate.

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Fiji and China relationship tested as Prime Minister Siteveni Rabuka skips meeting with top Chinese diplomat

A diplomatic spat has broken out between China and Fiji after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka skipped a meeting with a top Chinese official.

The Independent UK

China sanctions US Congress member for Taiwan visit

China sanctioned a United States lawmaker Thursday for his visit to Taiwan, saying he violated the “One China” principle that says Beijing has sovereignty over the island

The Independent UK

G7 diplomats to grapple with Ukraine, China, N. Korea crises

Russian threats to nuke Ukraine

Tribune News Service

Risk of Chinese economic blockade has Taiwan preparing response

Taiwan is working with friendly nations on how to respond to a possible economic blockade by China, a scenario that appears more likely than a direct military attack on the island, according to a senior Taiwanese diplomat.

Daily Mirror

Kim Jong Un watches 'most powerful' missile launch with daughter, 10, in chilling images

New images released by North Korea appear to show the country's leader seeing off his latest missile launch together with his young daughter. On Thursday a missile launch triggered an evacuation warning after fears it would fall near a Japanese isla

Reuters

Blinken seeking to upgrade Vietnam ties as Hanoi treads narrow path

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Vietnam on Friday hoping for progress towards upgrading relations with a key trade partner that shares U.S. worries about China's growing might.

The Guardian - UK

European Council chief’s costly private jet use in spotlight

Charles Michel denies running up ‘extravagant’ bills and says higher costs stem from Covid pandemic and Ukraine war

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