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Explainer-North Korea is developing ICBMs. What are they?

North Korea has dramatically ramped up missile tests this year and launched a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday that Japan's defence minister said was capable of striking the U.S. mainland.

Reuters

Xi says China to consider holding Belt & Road Forum in 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China would consider hosting the third Belt Road Forum for International Cooperation next year, which would be the first staging of the event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reuters

Apec summit begins, Prayut to focus on sustainable economic growth

The annual meeting of Pacific-rim leaders started in Bangkok on Friday with the focus on taming surging food and energy prices partly driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and realising inclusive and sustainable growth for the region.

Bangkok Post

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North Korea test-fires missile with range to strike U.S. mainland, Japan says

The launch came a day after North Korean officials warned of warned of a "fiercer" response to the U.S. and its allies.

Axios

South Korea's Yoon calls for strong sanctions following North's ICBM launch

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered officials to push for strong sanctions on North Korea after the reclusive regime fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile on Friday.

Reuters

New Zealand's Ardern says she will bring up rights, tensions with China

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she will broach concerns about China's human rights record and geostrategic tension when she meets its president on Friday.

Reuters

North Korea missile had the range to reach U.S. mainland, Japan says

A missile fired on Friday by North Korea had sufficient range to reach the United States mainland, and was capable of flying as far as 15,000 km (9,320 miles), Japan's defence minister, Yasukazu Hamada, said.

Reuters

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Apec leaders condemn N.Korean missile launch

Leaders of the United States, South Korea, Japan and allied countries held an emergency meeting during the Apec summit in Bangkok on Friday and condemned North Korea’s firing of a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, calling for a united response.

Bangkok Post

North Korea tests suspected ICBM with range to reach US mainland

Kamala Harris convenes emergency meeting of leaders at regional summit in Bangkok after weapon lands in seas off Japan.

Al Jazeera

Japan PM Kishida condemns North Korea after missile lands in Japan's EEZ

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned North Korea for firing a ballistic missile on Friday that landed within his country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), in what the Coast Guard said was roughly 210 km from an island in northern Hokkaido.

Reuters

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile with range to strike US mainland

North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed near Japanese waters on Friday in its second major weapons test this month that showed a potential ability to launch nuclear strikes on all of the US mainland.

France 24

US, others at APEC summit condemn North Korean missile test

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris called an emergency gathering of several allies on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific economic summit on Friday, emerging with leaders of five other nations to condemn North Korea after it test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States.

Reuters

North Korea fires suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, S.Korea says

North Korea fired what was apparently an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), South Korea said on Friday, a day after it launched a smaller missile and warned of "fiercer military responses" to the U.S. boosting its regional security presence.

Reuters

North Korea 'fires ICBM' as officials fear it may have landed inside Japan's waters

A long-range ballistic missile fired by North Korea off its east coast early on Friday has landed inside Japanese waters after a week of rising tensions in the region

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Seoul: N. Korea fires another ballistic missile toward sea

South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters

The Guardian - AU

Ardern says she must be able to raise concerns in Xi Jinping meeting without ‘retaliatory acts’

Ahead of first meeting with Xi Jinping in three years, New Zealand PM calls for environment where difference can be discussed

Bangkok Post

Japan, Thailand ink new economic partnership plan

Japan and Thailand on Thursday adopted a new economic partnership plan ranging from digital trade and e-commerce to quality infrastructure development in an effort to further enhance bilateral ties.

Reuters

FBI director 'very concerned' by Chinese 'police stations' in U.S

The United States is deeply concerned about the Chinese government setting up unauthorized 'police stations' in U.S. cities to possibly pursue influence operations, FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers on Thursday.

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Australian and Chinese leaders meet for first time since 2016

Albanese, Xi and the chance of a reset

Caixin Global

Asia-Pacific Not an Arena for ‘Big-Power Rivalry,’ Xi Tells APEC

Chinese president calls for deeper Asian cooperation on economies and security at Bangkok regional summit

Bangkok Post

Xi warns against 'big-power contest' in region

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against making the Asia-Pacific region an "arena for a big-power contest" and made a commitment that China will jointly promote development to bring cooperation in the region to new heights.

The Guardian - AU

Apec leaders condemn North Korean missile test – as it happened

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Reason

China's Climate Change Con Carries On

And the U.S. keeps falling for it.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince Concludes S. Korea Visit

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, concluded on Thursday a visit to South Korea, dispatching a cable to President Yoon Suk-yeol to express his appreciation for the warm welcome accorded to him. He said: “As I depart your friendly, country, I express by deep appreciation and gratitude…

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The differences with Xi that Ardern won't raise

The PM heads into her bilateral meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping with both differences and common ground on the agenda, and some issues she simply won't raise, @jo_moir reports

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