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Chinese military sends 71 planes near to Taiwan and blames U.S. for "provocation"

Beijing slammed the U.S. for passing a defense spending bill that included provisions for Taiwan.

Axios

China responds to US defence bill by sending 71 warplanes, seven ships towards Taiwan in 24 hours

China's military describes the show of force as a "firm response" to "US-Taiwan escalation and provocation" after Washington approved Taiwan-related provisions in its defence spending bill.

ABC News

China launches 71 warplanes, 7 ships toward Taiwan in 24 hours

Taiwan's defense ministry said China’s military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the island

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Taiwan reports China's largest incursion yet to air defence zone

Seventy-one Chinese air force aircraft including fighter jets and drones entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone in the past 24 hours, the island's government said on Monday, the largest reported incursion to date.

Reuters

Thaksin family scion is top choice for Thai leader, poll shows

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra, emerged as voters’ top choice to lead the Southeast Asian nation ahead of the next general election tentatively scheduled in May, according to an opinion poll.

Tribune News Service

China aims to rebuild US ties in diplomatic push for 2023

China said it will strive to “recalibrate” its relationship with the U.S. and increase communication with Europe as the country outlines its major diplomatic tasks for next year.

Tribune News Service

China stages military drill around Taiwan, cites US ‘provocations’

China’s military said it conducted exercises around Taiwan in response to escalating “collusion and provocations” from Taiwan and the U.S., after the latter authorized increased military assistance to the island.

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China conduct strike drills around Taiwan in response to US ‘provocation’

The Chinese army conducted ‘strike drills’ in the sea and airspace around Taiwan on Sunday, it said.

Evening Standard

China Stages ‘Strike Drills’ around Taiwan, Citing Provocation

China's military said it had conducted "strike drills" in the sea and airspace around Taiwan on Sunday in response to unspecified "provocation" from the democratically-governed island and the United States. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has complained of repeated Chinese military activity nearby over the past three…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China holds air and sea drills around Taiwan as tensions soar on Christmas Day

In a statement the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army said it had carried out "joint combat readiness patrols and joint firepower strike drills"

Daily Mirror

China stages 'strike drills' around Taiwan, citing provocation

China's military said it had conducted "strike drills" in the sea and airspace around Taiwan on Sunday in response to what it said was provocation from the democratically-governed island and the United States.

Reuters

Maldives court finds former President Yameen guilty of corruption

The criminal court of Maldives on Sunday found the country's former president Abdulla Yameen guilty on corruption and money laundering charges related to receiving kickbacks from a private company.

Reuters

China Stands Ready To Work With India: Chinese Foreign Minister

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, on Sunday, said that China is ready to work with India through steady and sound growth of the relations, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry website. Read on for details:

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China’s Foreign Minister Signals Deeper Ties with Russia

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi defended his country's position on the war in Ukraine on Sunday and signaled that China would deepen ties with Russia in the coming year. Wang, speaking by video to a conference in the Chinese capital, also blamed America for the deterioration in relations between the…

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The Times of India

China stands ready to work with India: Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi

BEIJING: Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, on Sunday, said that China is ready to work with India through steady and sound growth of the relations, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry website.

The Times of India

Mann ki Baat: Covid cases rising in many countries, be vigilant, says PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked people to be vigilant and take precautions against Covid-19, as he noted that the virus is spreading in many countries.

The Independent UK

China's foreign minister signals deeper ties with Russia

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has defended his country’s position on the war in Ukraine and signaled that China would deepen ties with Russia in the coming year

Bangkok Post

Mid-January reopening of HK-China border planned

Hong Kong is aiming to reopen its border with China by mid-January, city leader John Lee announced on Saturday after returning from meetings in Beijing.

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong leader aims to reopen border with China next month

Hong Kong’s leader says China has agreed to a reopening of the city’s border with the mainland, which has been largely closed by pandemic restrictions

The Japan News/Yomiuri

PM made series of difficult decisions over past year

Looking back on the past year, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said during a lecture in Tokyo that he had made "a series of difficult decisions."

Radio France Internationale

India ramps up security on border with China to record levels

India has scaled up the presence of its troops to an unprecedented level along the border it shares with China after both sides clashed in a disputed area along the border in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh state, last week.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Blasts US Defense Bill While Taiwan Welcomes It

China blasted an annual US defense spending bill for hyping up the “China threat" while Taiwan welcomed the legislation, saying it demonstrated US support for the self-governing island that China says must come under its rule. “China deplores and firmly opposes this US move,” the Foreign Ministry said in a…

The Independent UK

China blasts US defense bill while Taiwan welcomes it

China has blasted an annual U.S. defense spending bill for hyping up the “China threat” while Taiwan welcomed the legislation, saying it shows U.S. support for the self-governing island that China says must come under its rule

Reuters

China angered, Taiwan cheered by new U.S. defence act

China expressed anger on Saturday at a new U.S. defence authorisation law that boosts military assistance for Taiwan, while Taipei cheered it for helping boost the island's security.

Tribune News Service

Blinken raises China’s COVID ‘transparency’ with his Chinese counterpart

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Chinese counterpart that it was important for Beijing to be transparent about a growing COVID-19 outbreak, as questions mount about whether Chinese officials are trying to downplay the number of deaths.

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