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Taiwan Scrambles Jets to Warn Away Chinese Air Force Incursion

Taiwan scrambled combat jets to warn away 39 Chinese aircraft that entered its southeastern air defense zone, the island's defense ministry said on Thursday. Taiwan has complained of repeated missions by the Chinese air force over the last two years, often in southern areas of its air defense identification zone,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Philippines orders strengthened military presence after 'Chinese activities' near islands

The Philippines' defence ministry on Thursday ordered the military to strengthen its presence in the South China Sea after monitoring "Chinese activities" in disputed waters close to a strategic Philippine-held island.

Reuters

Iran Says Respecting its ‘Red Lines’ Will Lead to Nuclear Agreement

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian announced that Tehran is ready to reach an agreement with Western powers regarding its nuclear file if "red lines are respected." Amir-Abdollahian stated that he had a "friendly conversation" with his counterparts in neighboring countries on the sidelines of the second Baghdad Conference for Cooperation…

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China does not have police posts overseas - foreign ministry

China's foreign ministry said on Thursday that there were no Chinese police posts located overseas, in response to questions on reports of secret Chinese police stations.

Reuters

Myanmar junta figures attend Bangkok talks

Thailand hosted a regional meeting on Thursday to discuss the crisis in army-ruled Myanmar, which included a rare international appearance by three junta ministers, but several key players from Asean did not attend.

Bangkok Post

US Organizing Arab-Israeli Economic Meeting Expected in Early 2023

Consultations are still ongoing over a meeting the United States is planning to hold between Arab countries and Israel in early 2023, revealed informed sources on Wednesday. The sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that the meeting will include Arab countries that have ties with Israel, including Egypt and Jordan. Speaking on…

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Japan to look into group's report of secret Chinese police stations

Japanese authorities are investigating a report from a human rights group that China has set up police offices in Japan, a top government spokesperson said on Thursday, following similar checks by European countries, the United States and Canada.

Reuters

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Taiwan scrambles jets to warn away Chinese air force incursion

Taiwan scrambled combat jets to warn away 39 Chinese aircraft that entered its southeastern air defence zone, the island's defence ministry said on Thursday.

Reuters

UN council adopts resolution urging end to Myanmar violence

The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution demanding an immediate end to violence in Myanmar

The Independent UK

UN Security Council resolution demands end to Myanmar violence

The only other Security Council resolution on Myanmar was in 1948, which recommended then-Burma’s entry to world body.

Al Jazeera

How did China surpass Thailand?

Thailand revolutionised its political and administrative systems in 1932, well before China, which did not start until 1949. The shared drive for this revolution was the economic hardship of the populace. Both Thailand and China were poor nations. Their economy stagnated and was under the control of the privileged groups,…

Bangkok Post

UN council demands end to Myanmar violence in first resolution in decades

The U.N. Security Council adopted its first resolution on Myanmar in 74 years on Wednesday to demand an end to violence and urge the military junta to release all political prisoners, including ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Reuters

'The return of goodwill'

Reflections on 50 years of China-Australia relations through the eyes of two people who have been at the centre from the start.

ABC News

China meeting signals steps to stability

Experts say the meeting between Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her Chinese counterpart signals the return of ongoing stability to the diplomatic relationship.

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Bangkok Post

Xi vows to promote China-Australia strategic partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged Wednesday to promote a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Australia in a message to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, state-run media said.

The Independent UK

Australia and China agree to continue high-level dialogue to ‘restore relations’

Ministers meet to restore relations between the two Asia-Pacific nations

The Times of India

Will enter Karnataka like 'China has entered country': Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut

MUMBAI: Stoking a fresh controversy amid the Maharashtra-Karnataka boundary conflict, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP and spokesperson Sanjay Raut said on Wednesday the opposition would enter Karnataka like "China has entered the country".

Tribune News Service

China accused of fresh territorial grab in South China Sea

China is building up several unoccupied land features in the South China Sea, according to Western officials, an unprecedented move they said was part of Beijing’s long-running effort to strengthen claims to disputed territory in a region critical to global trade.

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Commentary: India’s foreign policy is slowly changing thanks to China

Historically, India has preferred to stay away from aggressive power politics, formal security alliances and an us-vs.-them foreign policy. Maintaining businesslike relationships with all of the world’s great powers was, and some ways still remains, a paramount objective.

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Sonia Gandhi, Other Opposition Leaders Protest In Parliament Demanding Discussion On India-China Faceoff

Congress MP Sonia Gandhi and other Opposition leaders on Wednesday protested in front of the Gandhi statue inside the Parliament premises, demanding a discussion on the recent India-China clash at Tawang. Read on for details:

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia’s Medvedev Meets China’s Xi in Beijing, Says Ukraine Conflict Discussed

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has undertaken a surprise trip to Beijing and held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during which he said they discussed the Ukraine conflict. Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, posted a video on his Telegram channel showing him meeting Xi, smiling for…

Reuters

China and Australia foreign ministers exchange congratulatory messages in Beijing - state media

China's foreign minister Wang Yi on Wednesday exchanged congratulatory messages for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Australia with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong, during her visit to China, Chinese state media reported.

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Government Being "Adamant", Not Holding Discussion On China Border Issue: Sonia Gandhi

Taking note of the recent faceoff between Indian and Chinese armies in Tawang, former Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday lashed out at the Central government accusing it of being "adamant" and not holding any discussion on the issue in the Parliament. Read on for details:

AAP

Australia protests China's jail visits ban

China's ban on consular visits to jailed foreign citizens due to a surge in COVID-19 cases is being protested "vigorously" by Australia's ambassador.

Reuters

China to provide more convenience for cross-border travel when appropriate -foreign ministry

China will provide more convenience for cross-border travellers when appropriate, a spokesperson at the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday at a regular press briefing.

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