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Marcos: China laser not enough to activate US defense pact

The Philippine president has said the Chinese coast guard’s aiming of military-grade laser that briefly blinded some crew aboard a Philippine patrol vessel in the disputed South China Sea was not enough for him to invoke a mutual defense treaty with the United States but added he told China that…

The Independent UK

US Ends Search for Downed Chinese Balloon Debris, Other Objects

The United States has ended its search for debris from an alleged Chinese surveillance balloon it shot down earlier this month as well as two other objects downed near Alaska and on Lake Huron, the military's Northern Command said Friday. "Recovery operations concluded February 16 off the coast of South…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Why balloons are now in public eye — and military crosshairs

A giant Chinese balloon has changed our awareness of all the stuff floating up in the air over our heads, and how defense officials watch for it and respond to it

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White House to hold talks with Taiwan officials in Washington - FT

The White House will meet senior Taiwan officials next week in Washington for talks meant to be private to avoid an angry reaction from China, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, at a time of heightened tensions between Taipei and Beijing.

Reuters

Alleged Chinese 'triad' leader detained, visa revoked

Immigration police have revoked a visa of a Chinese man for his alleged involvement in a shady business network in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Paraguay president seeks to calm China jitters on Taiwan trip

Paraguayan President Mario Abdo on Saturday sought to calm jitters that an election in April could see his country ditch long-standing ties with Taiwan in favour of China, saying at the end of a Taipei trip that nobody would dare to end relations.

Reuters

Chinese officials arrive in Taiwan on first post-pandemic visit

(This Feb. 18 story has been corrected to fix the family name to Li, not Lu, in paragraphs 2 and 3)

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President Marcos says Philippines 'will not lose an inch' of territory

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Saturday that the country "will not lose an inch" of territory, his remarks coming on the heels of continuing maritime tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea.

Reuters

California lawmaker leads delegation to Taiwan amid already high US-China tensions

WASHINGTON — Despite heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing over the recent spy balloon downing , a U.S. congressional delegation led by California Rep. Ro Khanna plans to visit Taiwan this weekend, a move sure to be seen by China as a provocation.

Los Angeles Times

Chinese balloon saga is part of a long history of U.S.-China tensions

It’s not surprising the recent Chinese “weather balloon” incident has set off alarm bells.

The Conversation

NESDC prunes 2023 growth view to 2.7-3.7%

The government's planning unit has downgraded its economic growth forecast to 2.7-3.7% for this year from 3-4% estimated in November last year, largely attributed to the global slowdown and declining exports.

Bangkok Post

Low birthrates hurt China, women to pay the price

China's population decline, which the Chinese government officially confirmed in January, has led many observers to wonder if the country's current demographic trends threaten its stability.

Bangkok Post

Brazil's Lula to meet China's Xi on March 28 in Beijing

Brazil's new President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping on March 28 on Lula's first trip of his current term to his country's largest trading partner, official sources told Reuters.

Reuters

For the 'Mulan', Chinese Taipei's women's national team, the 2023 Women's World Cup is a chance to recapture former glories

Inspired by an ancient folktale and the success of generations past, Chinese Taipei's women's football team is hoping to make the 2023 Women's World Cup for the second time in its history.

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Poon Hiu-wing's murder set off a chain of events that resulted in mass protests. Five years later, her killer remains free

The murder of Amber Poon Hiu-wing at the hands of her partner set off a chain of events that resulted in mass protests in a city once known for its rule of law and civilisation.

Tribune News Service

Lawmakers eye opportunities as Philippines base access expands

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers say the Pentagon’s newly unlocked access to a handful of additional bases in the Philippines will boost the United States’ ability to deter Chinese aggression while deepening collaboration with a key ally in the region.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on China-US tensions: distrust? Then verify

Editorial: Never mind high-flying balloons. The two sides should aim low, concentrating on preventing further deterioration in relations

Al Jazeera

US completes recovery of downed Chinese balloon debris

US officials say that analysis of debris confirms suspicions that balloon was for surveillance, which China denies.

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The Independent UK

Pentagon was aware of suspected spy balloons during Trump admin, report says

Former Trump national security adviser says balloon shot down on 4 February was unprecedented

The Conversation

Philippines sides with US amid rising regional tensions between Beijing and Washington

The US-China rivalry in east Asia has taken an interesting turn after the recent visit of US defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, to the Philippines. Austin’s trip ended in an expanded deal, the enhanced defense cooperation agreement (EDCA).

The Guardian - UK

Thin blue square: video shows apparent Chinese police drill against protester

Footage seems to show 10 officers training to neutralise one man using fabric banners

The Independent UK

Ex-PMs of UK, Australia, Belgium urge tough action on China

Former leaders from Australia, Britain and Belgium have called for a tougher international approach to China to reduce the possibility of war over Taiwan and respond to human rights violations

The Independent UK

Russia to test missile in drills with China and South Africa

Russia, China and South Africa are set to begin naval drills off South Africa’s Indian Ocean coast in a demonstration of the countries’ close ties amid Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ruling parties OK policy to down unmanned aircraft

The Self-Defense Forces will be able to use weaponry to down balloons and drones violating Japanese airspace if such objects pose a safety threat to civilian aircraft, according to new criteria approved by the ruling parties.

The Guardian - UK

China claims ‘decisive victory’ over Covid amid doubt over figures

More than 200m people treated for virus and death rate now ‘lowest in the world’, says government

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