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US, Philippines launch largest-ever joint military drills across disputed waters

The United States and the Philippines on Tuesday launch their largest combat exercises in decades that will involve live-fire drills, including a boat-sinking rocket assault in waters across the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait that will likely inflame China.

France 24

US, Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters

The United States and the Philippines are launching their largest combat exercises in decades that will involve live-fire drills, including a boat-sinking rocket assault in waters across the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait that will likely inflame China

The Independent UK

How Fukushima wastewater will disrupt seafood trade

Public opinion will dictate how Japanese seafood is received after the wastewater is disposed of into the Pacific Ocean.

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China continues 'combat training' around Taiwan after drills end

The Chinese navy continued with "actual combat training" around Taiwan on Tuesday, state media said, a day after Beijing announced the end of drills and as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen criticised China for its "irresponsible" behaviour.

Reuters

Lula says will invite Xi to Brazil as China trip approaches

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday he would invite his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to Brazil, speaking on the eve of his departure the Asian country in a bid to tighten relations between the two countries.

Reuters

Discussion needed on how US can use Philippines bases - foreign minister

Washington and Manila will need to discuss what the U.S. may do with its access to certain military bases in the Philippines, Filipino Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo said on Monday.

Reuters

Cambodia and the rise of a small power

For Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, timing is everything. Therefore, it was not surprising that the world's longest-serving leader signalled recently that he would step down from politics. Unbelievable, right? He used to say he would remain in power until he was 90.…

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BoI targets Chinese investors

The Board of Investment (BoI) is pushing ahead with a plan to lure foreign funds, with its recent roadshow in China targeting those in the electric vehicle (EV) and electronic businesses.

Bangkok Post

Lawmakers question ‘rushed’ US-Japan EV minerals deal

The U.S. struck a trade deal with Japan that aims to allow Japanese cars to qualify for a new electric vehicle tax credit and push China out of their critical mineral supply chains. But it’s not clear if Japanese automakers can shake off China in time to meet its increasingly…

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'Europeans must wake up': Macron’s comments on Taiwan spark concern among allies

Comments by French President Emmanuel Macron over Europe’s priorities on Taiwan have raised questions over the EU’s relationship with both the U.S. and China, on the eve of his planned speech on the bloc’s sovereignty in The Netherlands.

France 24

Leaked Pentagon papers predict Ukraine air defenses will be exhausted by MAY 23

The Pentagon has said it has launched an investgation into the leaked documents, which also included nationally sensitive material on China and the Middle East as well as Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Crude Prices Retreat on Dollar Strength and Macroeconomic Concerns

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) on Monday closed down -0.96 (-1.19%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) closed down -0.54 (-0.19%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Monday closed moderately lower. A stronger dollar Monday weighed on energy prices. Also, macroeconomic concerns undercut crude prices, due to concern that a...

Barchart

China: Tesla Noticeably Increased EV Sales In March 2023

In March, Tesla noted one of the strongest months of EV sales in China so far - in many cases, not far from record levels.

InsideEVs

Pentagon’s leaked docs show Russia and China’s reach in Latin America and the Caribbean

A recent leak of U.S. classified intelligence reports appears to confirm what many Latin America and Caribbean watchers have warned about in recent years: Russia and China are trying to gain a foothold amid waning U.S. leadership.

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Macron criticised for saying Europe should take independent stance on Taiwan

French President Emmanuel Macron has caused a stir by saying Europe has no interest in accelerating the conflict in Taiwan and should become a "third pole" independent of both Washington and Beijing.

France 24

After Ukraine, Taiwan? Pacific spike in tensions

Surely Ukraine is not the prelude. As Emmanuel Macron was departing Guangzhou, Chinese warships were cruising towards the Taiwan strait. We ask about the three-day show of force staged as a show of displeasure with last week's visit by the Taiwanese president to California, and about the US Navy destroyer…

InsideEVs

Europe-Only Mini Cooper SE Convertible To Make Show Debut In China

The 2023 Mini Cooper SE Convertible is limited to 999 units, each priced from $65,000 (60,000 euros) in Europe.

Daily Mirror

China 'ready to fight' and slams US for 'illegally trespassing' as Taiwan tensions soar

China's military has completed three days of large-scale combat exercises around Taiwan following the Taiwanese president's trip to the US last week, which were meant as a warning

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Mexican officials to hold talks in U.S. on fentanyl smuggling -president

(This story has been corrected to update the CDC data on fatalities to more than 70,000 in 2021 from all synthetic opioids, not more than100,000 in fiscal 2022 from fentanyl, in paragraph 4)

Barchart

Crude Mildly Lower on Dollar Strength and Macroeconomic Concerns

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) this morning is down -0.29 (-0.36%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) is down -0.27 (-0.10%). May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) is up +0.154 (+7.66%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are modestly lower. A stronger dollar today is weighing on energy...

Al Jazeera

China criticises Indian minister’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh

Minister Amit Shah says all Indians can sleep peacefully in their homes thanks to the hard work of the security forces.

WEKU

Latest on Ukraine: Pentagon leaks, France's overtures in China and Finland in NATO

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Roll Call

Lawmakers question 'rushed' US-Japan EV minerals deal - Roll Call

A trade deal to allow more Japanese cars to qualify for electric vehicle incentives may not reduce China's dominance in raw materials.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan Urges Peace in Taiwan Strait as Beijing Simulates Attack

Japan stressed on Monday the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait during a meeting of senior Japanese and Chinese officials after Beijing held three days of war games around the island. The talks, focusing on concerns over disputed waters in the East China Sea, came as China was ending…

The Guardian - UK

Macron sparks anger by saying Europe should not be ‘vassal’ in US-China clash

Alarm on both sides of Atlantic as French president warns against being drawn into any Taiwan conflict

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