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Taiwan says China making simulated attack on main island

Reports of further incursions over median line in military drills, as US and allies condemn use of missiles

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan accuses Beijing of simulating invasion as US-China relations nosedive

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan accused the Chinese army of simulating an attack on its main island Saturday, as Beijing continued its retaliation for US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taipei visit.

AFP

Blinken Chides China’s ‘Irresponsible’ Cut in US Communication Channels

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused China of "irresponsible steps" on Saturday by halting key communication channels with Washington, and said its Taiwan actions showed a move from prioritizing peaceful resolution towards use of force. His comments came as Chinese aircraft and warships practiced on Saturday for an attack…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Blinken chides China's 'irresponsible' cut in U.S. communication channels

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused China of "irresponsible steps" on Saturday by halting key communication channels with Washington, and said its Taiwan actions showed a move from prioritising peaceful resolution towards use of force.

Reuters

Taiwan accuses China of ‘simulating’ invasion as drills continue

Multiple Chinese ships and aircraft seen in Taiwan Strait, as Beijing ratchets up pressure after Nancy Pelosi visit.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan Says Chinese Planes, Ships Carry Out Attack Simulation Exercise

Chinese aircraft and warships practiced on Saturday for an attack on Taiwan, island officials said, in retaliation for a visit there by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that also saw Beijing halt dialogue with the United States in several areas. Pelosi's brief unannounced visit during the week to the self-ruled…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chinese and Taiwanese warships shadow each other as drills due to end

Chinese and Taiwanese warships played high seas "cat and mouse" on Sunday ahead of the scheduled end of four days of unprecedented Chinese military exercises launched in reaction to a visit to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Reuters

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Marcos meets Blinken in Philippines amid US-China crisis

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Manila

The Independent UK

The US, Australia and Japan urge China to cease military exercises around Taiwan – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Blinken hails 'strong' US-Philippine alliance in talks with Marcos

Manila (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr Saturday in a bid to bolster the countries' "strong" alliance, as China conducts military drills around Taiwan.

AFP

Blinken commits U.S. to defending Philippines against armed attacks

Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured the Philippines on Saturday that the United States would come to its defence if attacked in the South China Sea, seeking to allay concerns about the extent of the U.S. commitment to a mutual defence treaty.

Reuters

US ‘pursuing’ Russian prisoner swap offer to free Brittney Griner

Russia warns against “megaphone diplomacy” as the US seeks release of the WNBA star

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner: why was the basketball star was detained in Russia?

Basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

The Independent UK

US, Russia say they're willing to discuss prisoner swap after Griner conviction

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday they’re willing to pursue talks on a prisoner exchange involving WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American.

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The Conversation

The US is revisiting its trade relations with African countries: key issues on the table

Last year, the US’s Biden administration announced plans to increase two-way trade and investment between the US and Africa. The starting point was a revamp of the Trump-era “Prosper Africa initiative”. As American secretary of state Antony Blinken visits three African nations – South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo and…

France 24

China to sanction Pelosi, US calls Chinese military escalation unjustified

China's firing of missiles during military drills around Taiwan was an unjustified escalation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, as Beijing said it would impose sanctions on House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi for visiting the island.

The Independent UK

Kremlin says Griner swap must be discussed without publicity

The Kremlin says it’s open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving American basketball star Brittney Griner but strongly warned Washington against publicizing the issue

AFP

Blinken meets Cambodian opposition leader

Phnom Penh (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met a Cambodian opposition leader facing treason charges during a visit to Phnom Penh Friday, expressing concern about the kingdom's eroding democracy ahead of elections next year.

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Russia 'ready' to discuss prisoner swap after Griner jailed

Moscow (AFP) - Russia said Friday it was ready to discuss a prisoner swap with Washington at the presidential level, a day after the drug conviction of US basketball star Brittney Griner.

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan crisis: China imposes sanctions on Pelosi over ‘provocative actions’

Beijing also targets relatives of US House speaker as major military activity continues around Taiwan

The Independent UK

American diplomat’s awkward encounter with Russia and China

No eye contact among top foreign officials as Blinken enters room

Daily Mirror

Army chief in chilling China war alert saying 'we won't have a clue it's coming'

It comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday that China's firing of missiles around Taiwan is a "disproportionate, significant and unjustified escalation"

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken: China Military Drills Are ‘Significant Escalation’

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that China's military exercises aimed at Taiwan including missiles fired into Japan's exclusive economic zone represent a "significant escalation" and that he has urged Beijing to back down. China launched the drills following a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to…

The Independent UK

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Russia 'ready' to discuss prisoner swap after Griner jailing

Moscow (AFP) - Russia said Friday it was ready to discuss a prisoner swap with Washington at the presidential level, a day after the drug conviction of US basketball star Brittney Griner.

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