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US, China defence ministers meet in latest bid to ease strains

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin began talks with Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe on Tuesday as the two countries tentatively resume contacts that were severed after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan in August.

Bangkok Post · Nov 22, 2022

Japan gov't panel recommends whole nation pay for higher military spending

A Japanese panel of experts advising Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on a planned defence hike has recommended the whole nation bear the financial burden and warned against relying on government bonds to pay for increases.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Pentagon chief raises concern about Beijing's 'dangerous' behavior with Chinese counterpart

U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday emphasized the need to improve crisis communications during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart while raising concern about "increasingly dangerous" behavior by Chinese military aircraft.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

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US VP Harris visits Philippine island in contested S. China Sea

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines: US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday visits the Philippine island of Palawan in the South China Sea, part of a three-day trip to an Asian ally that is central to America's bid to counter China's increasingly assertive stance in the region.

Bangkok Post · Nov 22, 2022

U.S. stands with Philippines against coercion in South China Sea - Harris

Washington will stand by the Philippines in the face of intimidation and coercion in the South China Sea, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Tuesday while visiting the Palawan island in the disputed waters.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Australian trade deals with India and Britain reach Senate

Australian bilateral free trade agreements with India and Britain have entered the Senate with the government pushing to have both deals secured this year

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

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 · Nov 22, 2022

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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 · Nov 22, 2022

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…

Bangkok Post · Nov 21, 2022

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 · Nov 21, 2022

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 · Nov 21, 2022

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 · Nov 21, 2022

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 · Nov 21, 2022

US pushes defense ties with Indonesia as China strengthens

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The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022

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Caixin Global · Nov 21, 2022

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

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 21, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Nov 21, 2022

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 · Nov 21, 2022

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.

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WEKU · Nov 21, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Nov 21, 2022

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 21, 2022

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 · Nov 21, 2022

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 · Nov 21, 2022

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…

Dynamite News · Nov 21, 2022

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:

Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2022

‘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.

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