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Diplomatic spat deepens as U.S. examines Chinese balloon debris

A diplomatic rift between China and the United States deepened on Tuesday with Beijing accusing Washington of flying high-altitude balloons into its airspace and that of other countries, as the U.S. military examined debris of a suspected Chinese spy balloon it downed this month.

Reuters

Albanese, Wong and Marles have not shown foreign policy know-how yet

Many had hoped that the change of government would usher in a shift to a more imaginative and less subservient foreign policy.

The New Daily

China 'resolutely opposes' U.S. adding Chinese entities to trade blacklist

China resolutely opposes the United States adding six Chinese entities to its trade blacklist after a Chinese surveillance balloon was detected over the U.S. last week and shot down, China's commerce ministry said on Tuesday.

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Why China has both spy balloons and spy satellites

Balloons have some surveillance advantages over satellites, but also carry different risks

Axios

First Thing: US military retrieves ‘significant’ debris from China spy balloon

Sensors and electronics pulled from waters off South Carolina, says military. Plus, how AP African American studies became the most controversial course in the US

The Guardian - UK

As Deepfakes Flourish, Countries Struggle With Response

software that allows people to swap faces, voices and other characteristics to create digital forgeries — has been used in recent years to make a synthetic substitute of Elon Musk that shilled a cryptocurrency scam, to digitally “undress” more than 100,000 women on Telegram and to steal millions of dollars…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Friction’ with EU due to Brexit has had impact on UK economy, Tory minister admits – as it happened

Mel Stride says business opportunities of Brexit emerging but divide with major trading partner has hurt UK

The Guardian - UK

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China's Xi hosting Iranian President Raisi for talks in Beijing this week

China's President Xi Jinping will hold talks with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during his visit to China over the next three days, state media reported on Tuesday.

Reuters

US Still in Dark over Mystery Flying Objects, Rejects China Balloon Accusation

The White House responded Monday to growing and at times fevered speculation over the shooting down of unidentified aerial objects by saying the targets could be anything from commercial craft to espionage devices, while denying that US balloons spy on China. After mounting pressure on President Joe Biden's administration to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Xi Jinping has made ‘deep mistake’ in underestimating impact of China ‘spy balloon’ missions, ex-MI6 chief

The US military has recovered electronics from the suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down by an American fighter jet off South Carolina’s coast

Evening Standard

Poundland, Costa and TK Maxx recall toys, cups and salt lamps

Costa Coffee is recalling a mug due to choking risks

Liverpool Echo

Iranian President Begins Visit to China

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in China on Tuesday for a three-day visit, flanked by a large delegation including his central bank chief and ministers for trade, the economy and oil. Raisi will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the capital Beijing, with the pair expected to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taiwan’s Military Conscription in 2024

Taiwan needs to overhaul its current training methods in accordance with the Overall Defense Concept to make the most out of the reform taking place in 2024.

The News Lens

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.28% on Tuesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.15%

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The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: Why is the US suddenly spying so many UFOs?

In today’s newsletter: The use of surveillance balloons has gone largely under the radar until several floating orbs were shot down in North America. But China’s not the only country full of hot air – a look at this mysterious twist in international espionage

The Independent UK

Beijing eases meeting rule for US top diplomat in Hong Kong

Beijing has dropped a requirement for the United States consul general to secure China’s approval before meeting officials in the semi-autonomous Chinese city of Hong Kong

The Independent UK

Spy balloon – live: White House says shot-down objects could be ‘benign’ as GOP rallies against Biden on China

US fighter jets shot down three unidentified aircraft in North American skies in as many days

Reuters

In COVID China, a hospital bed can hinge on who you know, red packets

Steven, a financier in his 40s, tested positive for COVID-19 in Beijing at the height of China's outbreak in December and felt fine until the eighth day, when his condition worsened.

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The Independent UK

Rumors swirl about balloons, UFOs as officials stay mum

Officials have offered few details about four aerial objects recently shot down over North America, helping to fuel fuel conspiracy theories and conjecture on the internet

Bangkok Post

Philippines files protest to China over use of laser

MANILA: The Philippines on Tuesday filed a diplomatic protest calling on Beijing to ensure its vessels cease "aggressive activities" after Manila accused China's coast guard of trying to block one of its ships in the South China Sea using a "military grade laser."

The Independent UK

US renews warning it'll defend Philippines after China spat

The United States has renewed a warning that it will defend its treaty ally if Filipino forces come under an armed attack in the disputed South China Sea after a Chinese coast guard ship allegedly hit a Philippine patrol vessel with military-grade laser that temporarily blinded some of its crew

Reuters

Philippines president summons China envoy over laser incident

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr summoned China's ambassador on Tuesday to express his "serious concern" over China's actions in the South China Sea and the foreign ministry called on Beijing to stop its vessels' "aggressive activities".

Reuters

Taiwan says it has spotted no Chinese surveillance balloons

Taiwan has not spotted any surveillance balloons from China in its vicinity, the island's defence ministry said on Tuesday, as a dispute between China and the United States over spy balloons triggers worries about rising military tensions.

The Times of India

India: China should take losses in poor-nation debt rework

NEW DELHI: China must stop taking positions that block debt relief to some of the world’s poorest nations and be willing to take losses on its loans to them, India said in its capacity as the current Group of 20 leader.

Tribune News Service

US says China laser use on Philippine ship was ‘provocative’

The U.S. said China’s move to aim a military-grade laser light at a Philippine ship in an area claimed by both nations in the South China Sea was “provocative and unsafe” and directly threatens peace and stability in the region.

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