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New details reveal how China ‘spy’ balloons floated over Hawaii and Florida under Trump’s watch

US Air Force document says balloons ‘drifted past Hawaii’ and ‘across Florida’ during Trump presidency

The Independent UK

Protests in Solomon Islands as key China critic politician is ousted in no confidence vote

Daniel Suidani, premier of Malaita province, has been one of the most vocal critics of the Pacific country’s relationship with China

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan to speed drone development, take lessons from Ukraine war

Taiwan will speed up development of drones for military use taking into account the lessons of the war in Ukraine and the threat posed by China, the island's defence ministry said on Tuesday.

Reuters

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Australian, New Zealand leaders' talk focuses on China

Australian and New Zealand prime ministers are meeting to talk about China’s importance to their national economies

The Independent UK

China-sceptic leader of Solomon Islands largest province removed

Daniel Suidani was known for his support of Taiwan, even after Honiara switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing.

Al Jazeera

Solomon Islands police tear gas supporters of ousted pro-Taiwan provincial premier after no-confidence vote

Police in the Solomon Islands town of Auki fire tear gas on dozens of protesters after a prominent provincial leader loses a controversial no-confidence vote.

ABC News

Australia, New Zealand talk up their relationships with China

Australia and New Zealand talked up their relationships with China at a joint prime ministerial news conference on Tuesday in the latest sign of strengthening ties with their biggest trading partner.

Reuters

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North Korea promises ‘expanded, intensified’ military drills

Military top brass meets as armed forces continue preparations for parade expected as early as Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Solomon Islands ousts official critical of close relations with China

A vocal critic of China and leader of the most populous province in the Solomon Islands has been removed from office after a no-confidence vote by the provincial legislature on Tuesday, Australian state broadcaster ABC reported.

Reuters

China balloon saga spotlights Beijing’s global spying push

The high-profile spectacle of an alleged Chinese surveillance balloon flying over the continental U.S. is shining a spotlight on the prevalence of similar incidents around the world, from Taipei to Latin America.

Tribune News Service

Costa Rica says China apologizes for balloon 'incident' over its airspace

China apologized to Costa Rica for a balloon that flew over its territory, the Central American country's government said on Monday, after a separate suspected Chinese spy balloon traveling over the United States sparked a major political and diplomatic spat.

Reuters

Chinese balloons were spotted near US bases during Trump’s era

WASHINGTON — Alleged Chinese spy balloons were spotted on several occasions during President Donald Trump’s administration, including three instances where they traveled near sensitive U.S. military facilities and training areas, according to people familiar with the matter.

Tribune News Service

Biden says U.S.-China relations not weakened by balloon incident

President Joe Biden said on Monday that relations between Washington and Beijing were not weakened by the United States' downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the weekend.

Reuters

Top Air Force general says the U.S. failed to detect previous Chinese spy balloons

Chinese balloons transited the U.S. four other times in recent years, the general said.

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The Independent UK

What we know about Chinese spy balloons that flew over US during Trump administration

Intelligence officials discovered at least three earlier espionage flights as investigations underway into scale and scope of China’s surveillance campaign

Bangkok Post

Eastspring warns of volatility ahead

The investment outlook remains volatile in 2023 due to monetary policy tightening and geopolitical risks, but China and the rest of Asia will likely benefit from the reopening of borders, says Eastspring Asset Management (Thailand).

Reuters

U.S. seeks Chinese balloon remnants, says approach to China will stay calm

The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday imposed a temporary security zone in waters off South Carolina during the military's search for debris from a suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down by a U.S. fighter jet, and the White House said it would keep a calm approach to relations with Beijing.

The Independent UK

Balloon bursts hopes for end to spiraling US-China tensions

Monday was supposed to be a day of modest hope in the U.S.-China relationship

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The Independent UK

White House says Chinese spy balloon was watching ‘sensitive military sites’ and program has been targeting US for years

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says the US gained valuable intelligence by monitoring the Chinese airship as it transited US airspace

Reuters

White House on China balloon saga: Blinken to reschedule trip when time is right

The White House on Monday said a suspected Chinese spy balloon's flight over the United States has done nothing to improve already tense relations with Beijing and that top diplomat Antony Blinken will seek to reschedule a postponed trip when the time is right.

Irish Mirror

China accuses US of indiscriminate use of force over balloon

The US shot down the balloon after it travelled over sensitive military sites across North America

Reuters

Canada expands temporary work permit program for Hong Kong residents

The Canadian government is broadening the criteria for Hong Kong residents to apply to work in Canada through a temporary work permit program that was introduced after China imposed new security rules on the former British colony in 2020, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

War of words over downed Chinese spy balloon continues as US recovers debris

Beijing lodges formal complaint with US embassy as Washington throws criticism back at China

The Conversation

The US and the Philippines' military agreement sends a warning to China – 5 key things to know

The United States and the Philippines announced on Feb. 2, 2023, that the U.S. is expanding its military presence across more military bases in the Southeast Asian country, giving the U.S. a potential advantage in its efforts to thwart China’s possible efforts to take control of Taiwan.

Reuters

Analysis-China's military has shown growing interest in high-altitude balloons

As China and the United States tussle over what Washington says was a Chinese surveillance balloon over U.S. territory, dozens of Chinese documents point to surging interest in using balloon technology for military purposes.

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