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The Indo-Pacific is heating up, and the reason isn’t just super El Niño, but also gunpowder

In light of rising regional tensions, Prime Minister Modi embarked on a crucial visit to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. With China boasting the world’s largest navy and recent missile tests, Indonesia's security has come under scrutiny due to Beijing’s maritime claims. India’s stance promotes a free and open Indo-Pacific…

The Times of India

Chinese men in Germany used Telegram groups to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors say

A German investigation into an online predator network that thrived on the messaging app Telegram for years has led to the convictions of three alleged members of the group's inner circle and the ongoing trial of a fourth man in Berlin

The Independent UK

The Ultimate Irony: Why China's Atheist Communist Party Insists It Must Choose the Next Dalai Lama

China's claim over the Dalai Lama's succession challenges Tibetan Buddhist tradition, raising questions about religious authority, political legitimacy, and China's influence in the Buddhist world.

International Business Times UK

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China Sentences Former Official To Death Over $325 Million Bribery Scandal

Yang Youlin, a former Chinese official, has been sentenced to death for accepting bribes worth £240 million over 30 years, amid President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign.

International Business Times UK

What to know about China's rare ballistic missile test and why it raises concerns

China's navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine, showcasing its growing nuclear deterrence capabilities

The Independent UK

US Voices 'Great Concern' Over China's Nuclear Buildup After Submarine Missile Test into Pacific

The US expresses concern over China's submarine-launched ballistic missile test, highlighting Beijing's nuclear expansion and urging transparency and arms control discussions

International Business Times UK

Afternoon Update: China’s missile test condemned; tributes for Melbourne teacher; and another ‘Pam the Bird’ stunt

Albanese says China’s weapons test in the Pacific risks fuelling dangerous nuclear proliferation

The Guardian - AU

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East China Sea tensions flare: Japan, China clash in high-stakes maritime standoff near disputed Senkaku Islands

Japan's coast guard expelled Chinese vessels from waters near disputed islands. China stated its coast guard warned and expelled an intruding Japanese fishing boat. The confrontation occurred amid already strained ties between the two Asian powers. The Senkaku-Diaoyu islands remain a major flashpoint for decades. The East China Sea region…

The Times of India

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong set for September sentencing in second national security case

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong is scheduled to be sentenced in September in a case brought under a Beijing-imposed national security law

The Independent UK

China missile test: what do we know and why are countries in the region concerned?

Beijing described the test as ‘routine’, while the US, Australia and countries in the Pacific condemned the exercise

The Guardian - AU

China sentences former official to death in $325 million bribery case

The Changzhou Intermediate People's Court in Jiangsu province said Yang accepted the illicit payments between 1993 and 2023 in return for helping individuals and companies secure projects, business opportunities, land allocations and financial support. According to the court, the bribes were paid in exchange for assistance with "undertaking projects, business…

The Times of India

Australian PM says Chinese missile test could have caused ‘considerable damage’ if weaponised

Solomon Islands prime minister says he doesn’t want to see more countries testing ICBMs in Pacific, adding ‘be our friend but don’t threaten us’

The Guardian - AU

'Provocative act': PM hits out at Chinese missile test

Anthony Albanese has criticised China's testing of nuclear-capable missiles in the Pacific, saying it destabilises the region.

AAP

Iran Has Millions of Barrels to Sell. But Doing So Could Be Much Harder Than Expected

Though sanctions on Iranian oil exports have been waived as part of the ceasefire deal with the U.S., Tehran could face not having any interested buyers.

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Xi Jinping sends rare July 4 greeting to Trump days after he ranked communism above 9/11, world wars as a threat

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to US President Donald Trump marking the 250th Independence Day, Beijing confirmed Monday. This comes as an unusual public gesture on a holiday China typically passes over in silence.

Bangkok Post

China tests long-range ballistic missile in the Pacific, angering neighbours

NEW YORK — China test-fired a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, the first such launch in almost two years, prompting alarmed countries to criticise the move as destabilising.

The Times of India

'Strategically aligned': Singapore, Indonesia pledge to keep Strait of Malacca open and free

Singapore and Indonesia have pledged to keep the Strait of Malacca open, safe and accessible to all, elevating maritime security to the forefront of a bilateral relationship that both countries see as critical to regional stability.

The Independent UK

China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns

China’s navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific

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China conducts long-range ballistic missile test in South Pacific

China said it test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific on Monday, after countries in the region reported having been warned of an imminent test.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: China conducts Pacific missile test; Albanese apologises for Kylie comments; and England’s epic win in Mexico

A ⁠test missile topped with ‌a ‌dummy warhead landed ‌in the Pacific Ocean, Chinese state media reported

The Guardian - UK

Inside the Telegram ‘drug rape’ chat group that shocked Germany

The men, who drugged and secretly filmed their victims, were members of an online gang targeting mainly women of Chinese heritage

The Independent UK

Australia and Fiji seal a new mutual defense pact in a push to counter China in the Pacific

Australia and Fiji have signed a new bilateral defense alliance in a second major diplomatic win within a year for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese against Chinese influence in the South Pacific

The Guardian - AU

Australia and Fiji sign surprise defence alliance amid push to limit China’s influence in the Pacific

The Ocean of Peace Alliance says the nations will ‘act to meet the common danger’ in the event either country is attacked

The Times of India

Uyghur groups escalate global campaign against China's Ethnic Unity Law

China's newly enacted Ethnic Unity Law has provoked significant global advocacy from Uyghur communities. The World Uyghur Congress is mobilizing support from European and Japanese policymakers to address urgent issues of cultural repression and forced assimilation. Recent delegations have engaged with officials in Sweden and participated in the World Congress…

The Times of India

Taiwan brings back 'anti-communist' classes after 25 years amid rising China tensions

Taiwan has revived "anti-communist" patriotic classes for military graduates after a 25-year hiatus, citing escalating threats from China. This move aims to instill a clear understanding of national security and the military's purpose. The announcement coincides with a surge in Chinese naval activity around the island, with over 110 vessels…

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