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China's ballistic missile launch was a message for the US

China has launched a ballistic missile into the South Pacific, drawing international criticism from many countries in the region

The Independent UK

Beijing signals thaw in EU trade ties after landmark Nordic trip

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the EU to remain open and reduce export restrictions. Beijing desires an upward balance in trade and greater market access. European nations face a significant trade deficit with China, causing concern. China views the economic relationship as fundamentally complementary and mutually beneficial. The trip…

The Economic Times

China eyes new corridor near India: How Bangladesh, Myanmar fit into Beijing’s plan

China has revived a decades-old connectivity idea in a new form, proposing a China-Bangladesh-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CBMEC).

The Times of India

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Submarine missile test puts China's Pacific ambitions on display

A Chinese submarine test-fired a "strategic" missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, Beijing said, prompting immediate condemnation across the region.

Radio France Internationale

Why has China’s latest missile test in the Pacific alarmed regional powers?

Australian prime minister says Beijing testing ‘a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile fired from a nuclear-powered submarine’ is a provocative act

The Independent UK

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

McConnell Hospitalized 3 Weeks, Office Silent, Wife Met China's VP, and Social Media Demands Answers

Mitch McConnell remains hospitalised with no update from his office as Elaine Chao's Beijing meeting with China's Vice President Han Zheng, just three days later, draws fresh scrutiny.

International Business Times UK

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Why Mitch McConnell's Wife Met Chinese Officials Days After Senator's Unconscious Cardiac Arrest

Mitch McConnell's hospitalisation following a cardiac arrest has led to speculation due to limited updates. Meanwhile, his wife Elaine Chao's trip to Beijing has drawn attention amid the uncertainty.

International Business Times 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

Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say

Chinese authorities are meeting with tech firms about restricting AI model access. These discussions aim to protect advanced artificial intelligence as a national asset. Companies like Alibaba and ByteDance are involved in these important talks. China is also considering tougher penalties for AI technology theft. These potential controls mirror actions…

The Economic Times

Work Must Go On: Mitch McConnell's Wife Former Transpo Sec Elaine Chao in Beijing to Secure US-China Relations

Elaine Chao visited Beijing for diplomatic talks amid uncertainty over Mitch McConnell's health, underscoring the state of US-China relations.

International Business Times UK

China’s missile test in Pacific ‘great concern to region and world’, says US

US and Pacific nations condemn China for ‘provocation’ in aftermath of test-firing ballistic missile

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

Global Market: Beijing, Hong Kong unveil measures to boost Yuan, bond and gold markets

Beijing and Hong Kong announced measures to boost financial connectivity and yuan internationalization. The southbound Bond Connect quota increased, and yuan liquidity support expanded significantly. Hong Kong launched new gold clearing infrastructure and revived gold futures trading. Authorities are also developing electronic platforms for bond and foreign exchange trading. These…

The Economic Times

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The Conversation

View from The Hill: ‘we must disagree with this action’ Albanese tells Beijing

On various measures, the Albanese government has been a lot more successful than its Morrison predecessor in dealing with Beijing, although this has partly been because it’s in China’s interests to be more accommodating.

The Times of India

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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

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Bangkok Post

Malaysia's Anwar to lean on 'good friend' Li Qiang to rescue durian farmers as prices fall

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has promised durian growers in Johor state that he will raise their falling prices with his "good friend" Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a visit to Beijing next month, as a nationwide glut leaves farmers struggling to sell the famously pungent fruit at sustainable prices.

The Economic Times

US voices concern over China's intercontinental range missile test

The United States voiced concern over China's recent nuclear-capable missile test launch. Washington urged Beijing to engage in meaningful arms control discussions promptly. China stated the test launch was a routine annual naval training exercise. The PLA Navy mentioned notifying relevant countries about the strategic missile test. The United States…

Newsroom.co.nz

China risks exploding Pacific goodwill in one fell swoop of a nuclear-capable missile

“This launch is not consistent with regional stability.” Winston Peters hits out at Beijing's submarine-launched JL-3 missile test.

The Economic Times

The message behind the missile China just shot rings loud and clear

China's rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific has alarmed Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. This demonstration of growing undersea nuclear capabilities, occurring amid regional security shifts and US unpredictability, signals Beijing's expanding reach. Regional powers are now actively strengthening their own security networks, seeking greater self-reliance in a…

The Times of India

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.

Euronews

Australia and Fiji seal mutual defence pact in push to counter China in Pacific

The signing of the defence treaty comes on the same day that Chinese state media reported a submarine had test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, a move criticised by Australia.

The Economic Times

China says successfully conducted test missile launch in Pacific Ocean

China's naval forces have successfully test-fired a strategic missile from a nuclear submarine in the Pacific Ocean. The launch occurred on Monday, following regional concerns about Beijing's missile testing plans. A spokesperson confirmed the missile, carrying a training warhead, accurately hit its designated target in international waters. This development comes…

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