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Five facts and questions about Taiwan's local elections

Taiwan holds local elections on Saturday, a key test of support for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) ahead of presidential and parliamentary polls in early 2024.

Reuters

US VP Harris flying to Philippine island near disputed sea

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will fly to a western Philippine island province at the edge of the South China Sea to amplify America’s support to its treaty ally and underline U.S. interest in freedom of navigation in the disputed waters

The Independent UK

Three summits jointly boost centrality

Cambodia, Indonesia, and Thailand with distinctive styles of leadership and diplomatic finesse have succeeded in performing the most difficult somersault in international relations by uniting concerned parties from all sides over the Ukraine war to agree to disagree and then agree to agree. Bravo to the trio of Asean members…

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UK police identify offences committed in Chinese consulate incident

British police said they had identified a number of offences committed during an incident at a Chinese consulate in northern England last month, in which a man protesting outside said he was dragged into the grounds and assaulted.

Reuters

US pushes Indonesia defense ties as China power grows

It comes as China ramps up its naval activity in the Indo-Pacific region

The Independent UK

Despite breaking the freeze with China, Australia still has formidable work ahead to mend relations

The next five years will very much shape, and arguably determine, the future stability of the Indo-Pacific region

The Guardian - AU

China says it is willing to increase flights to Italy

China is willing to continue to increase flights between China and Italy to facilitate personnel exchanges between the two sides, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.

Reuters

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US pushes defense ties with Indonesia as China strengthens

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The Independent UK

China and U.S. Can Prevent a New Cold War

Both sides should steer away from conflict and confrontation by improving communication. Cooperation is the best choice for the two countries

Caixin Global

Kishida sacks Terada, 3rd minister in month

For the third time in a month, a member of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet has resigned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Philippines accuses China of seizing rocket part in disputed waters

The Philippines on Monday accused the Chinese coastguard of "forcefully" seizing parts of a rocket fairing that landed in its waters, but Beijing insisted the handover took place after "friendly consultation".

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong leader John Lee tests positive for Covid after returning from Apec trip

Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from a trip to Thailand for a high-level regional trade summit.

Bangkok Post

Harris is traveling near the South China Sea. Here's why that matters

While visiting the Philippines, Harris is making a stop at Palawan, an island bordering the South China Sea, where there have been ongoing territorial disputes between China and its neighbors.

WEKU

US, Philippines to negotiate nuclear power tech-sharing pact

The US and the Philippines will open talks on a deal for the Asian nation to build nuclear power plants with American technology, Vice President Kamala Harris announced.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Remains China’s Top Oil Supplier

Saudi Arabia remained China's top supplier with volumes of 73.76 million tons, similar to the same period last year. Saudi shipments rose 12 percent from a year earlier to 7.93 million tons, or 1.87 million bpd, versus September's 1.83 million bpd. China’s oil imports from Russia jumped 16 percent in…

The Independent UK

UN expert question sincerity of Myanmar's prisoner release

A U.N. expert says the release of thousands of prisoners in Myanmar is likely an attempt by its military government to “create a veneer of progress” in the country to sway international opinion

Asharq Al-Awsat

Yemen FM Says Houthi Practices Are a Threat to Int’l Security

Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa called for continuing the joint work aimed at reinforcing international and regional security and stability. He received the British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on the sidelines of the 18th edition of the IISS Manama Dialogue. Prince Salman noted that Bahrain remains a…

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US: White House Says 2022 Huge Year In America-India Ties, 2023 Going To Be Even Bigger

In the history of India-US relationship, 2022 has been a huge year and the next year is going to be even bigger, a top White House official said on Sunday. Read on for details:

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‘Unwavering’: Harris stresses US commitment to the Philippines

US Vice President will also visit South China Sea area, as Philippines reported an incident with the Chinese coastguard.

Reuters

South Korea seeks cooperation from China, Russia as U.N. meets on North Korea

South Korea on Monday asked for the "active cooperation" of China and Russia to prevent North Korea from conducting further missile tests, hours ahead of a U.N. Security Council meeting on the North's test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Bangkok Post

US, China defence chiefs likely to meet in sign of thawing ties

The US and Chinese defence chiefs are likely to meet for their first talks since Beijing suspended dialog with Washington over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s August visit to Taiwan -- the latest sign that ties between the two nations are stabilising.

Bangkok Post

Baht’s 6% rally poised to stall without China tourists

The rally in the baht may be nearing an end without new catalysts, such as a return of Chinese tourists, as technical indicators show the currency is overbought.

AAP

Five years of care required on China: Rudd

Kevin Rudd says Australia needs to increase diplomatic engagement with China, saying the next five years will determine whether there's conflict in the region.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Seeks Expansion of Military Presence in Philippines

The United States is seeking an expansion of its military presence in the Philippines under a 2014 defense pact, US and Philippine officials said, one of the initiatives that will be discussed during Vice President Kamala Harris's visit that focuses on the defense of its treaty ally in the face…

Reuters

Indonesia's planned purchase of F-15 jets in final stages, defence minister

Indonesia's planned purchase of F-15 fighter jets is in advanced stages and awaiting final sign-off from the government, the Southeast Asian country's defence minister said on Monday.

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