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EU leaders back stronger trade defences amid Chinese export surge

EU leaders agreed on Thursday to strengthen trade defences against a Chinese exports surge that Brussels views as a threat to European industry, while maintaining “constructive dialogue” with Beijing. The move reflects growing concern over the EU’s dependence on China, as the bloc’s goods trade deficit reached about 360 billion…

France 24 · Jun 19

EU leaders weigh new trade defences to counter China's export dominance

European Union leaders will debate on Thursday whether the bloc needs stronger trade defences to curb a surge of Chinese exports that Brussels sees as a threat to European industry and jobs.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 18

Border Force officer and Hong Kong trade official jailed for spying for China

Peter Wai and Bill Yuen sentenced to 10 and eight years in first convictions under National Security Act

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

Heathrow special constable and his Hackney-based taskmaster jailed for total of 18 years for spying for China

Dual Chinese-UK national Peter Wai carried out 'shadow policing' ops on Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters and dissidents living in Britain on the orders of Bill Yuen, court told

Evening Standard · Jun 18

PetroChina, Indian Oil fail to secure tankers to load Iraqi crude

PetroChina and Indian Oil faced difficulties securing tankers for Iraqi crude. PetroChina and Indian Oil Corp could not find vessels. Sinochem is searching for a tanker. High shipping rates and transit concerns persist. This follows an interim deal between the United States and Iran. Indian Oil Corp declared force majeure…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

The 'Indo' exit: Pentagon's PACOM reset raises questions about India's place in Trump's Asia calculus

Washington's decision to rename the US Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command has sparked debate over India's strategic importance. Despite assurances from President Trump, analysts view the move as a symbolic downgrading, occurring amidst existing bilateral friction and concerns about US policy in Asia.

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Taiwan's Lai says defending democracy is not a provocation against China

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te asserts that defending the island's security and freedom from Chinese Communist Party rule is not provocative. He seeks swift approval for a new US arms sale package. Lai emphasizes Taiwan's right to self-determination and calls for China to renounce force. Taiwan is bolstering its defense capabilities…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war

President Trump thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for remaining "neutral" during the conflict with Iran. He stated their non-interference significantly aided U.S. efforts to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Trump specifically noted Xi's help in resolving the conflict and avoiding the supply of advanced weaponry to…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Inspired by Ukraine, and worried by China: Taiwan teaches its citizens how to fly drones

Ordinary Taiwanese, young and old, are joining courses to learn how to fly drones amid looming China military threat.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18

China-North Korea meet is about balance

The lavish welcome China's Xi Jinping received on his recent visit to North Korea stylistically underscored a deep and comradely relationship between the two communist regimes. Mr Xi's trip to Pyongyang, his first in seven years to the secluded socialist state, was nonetheless more about reviving and rebalancing ties with…

Bangkok Post · Jun 17