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Japan, U.S. to hold economic 2+2 talks with eye on China

The Japanese and U.S. governments have begun coordinating to hold their first diplomatic-economic dialogue with both nation's foreign and trade ministers in attendance.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Seoul urges China, Russia to prevent North Korean nuke test

A top South Korean official says North Korea is increasingly targeting the South with its nuclear arms program, and urged China and Russia to persuade the North not to conduct a widely expected nuclear test

The Independent UK

G7 aims to raise $600 billion to counter China's Belt and Road

G7 leaders meeting in southern Germany have detailed plans to raise $600bn in private and public funds to finance much-needed infrastructure, notably on the African continent, and to counter China's influence in the developing world via its older, multitrillion-dollar Belt and Road project.

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Explainer-Hong Kong's rocky political road since the 1997 handover

Hong Kong on July 1 will mark its 25th anniversary under Chinese rule. The financial hub returned to China from Britain in 1997, with promises of wide-ranging freedoms and autonomy under "one country, two systems" governance.

Reuters

Tuvalu minister pulls out of UN ocean conference after China blocks its Taiwanese delegates - media

The foreign minister of Tuvalu pulled out of the United Nations Ocean Conference opening in Portugal on Monday after China blocked the participation of three Taiwanese included in the tiny Pacific island nation's delegation list, according to Radio New Zealand.

Reuters

G7 Leaders Launch Infrastructure Fund to Counter Chinese Influence

G7 leaders pledged US$600 billion dollars to help low-income states build “climate resilient infrastructure,” which is seen as the West’s response to China’s massive Belt and Road Initiative.

The News Lens

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.88% on Monday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 1.1%

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China pushes for Pacific foreign ministers meeting at same time Pacific Islands Forum meets

Beijing is attempting to muscle in on the Pacific's most important high-level gathering, pushing for a meeting with the region's foreign ministers on the same day as another key event.

ABC News

Some see NZ's invite to the NATO summit as a reward for a shift in foreign policy, but that's far from accurate

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s acceptance of an invitation to speak at this week’s NATO leaders’ summit in Madrid has fuelled a narrative that New Zealand’s independent foreign policy is falling victim to a new Cold War.

The Conversation

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The Hindu

Airlines to resume two China travel routes

Thailand is ready to welcome the return of Chinese tourists after Thai airlines were allowed to resume operating two flights between the countries each week for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Bangkok Post

NATO to pledge aid to Baltics and Ukraine, urge Turkey to let in Nordics

NATO leaders will urge Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to lift his veto over Finland and Sweden's bid to join the military alliance when they meet for a three-day summit on Tuesday, as the West strives to send Russia and China a signal of resolve.

Reuters

Airlines cleared to reinstate two China travel routes

Bangkok Post

How Hanoi and New Delhi are fortifying defence ties

The maritime domain has taken centre stage in talks

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The long road to recovery

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced on June 17 that Thailand plans to lift most of its travel restrictions and virus containment measures from July 1.

WEKU

Biden announced a $600 billion global infrastructure program to counter China's clout

A decade after China's global infrastructure program started, the U.S., G7 countries and private capital will invest in clean energy, technology and other projects in developing countries.

Tribune News Service

US resuscitates bid at G-7 to counter China’s Belt and Road

President Joe Biden rebooted his effort to counter China’s flagship trade-and-infrastructure initiative after an earlier campaign faltered, enlisting the support of Group of Seven leaders at their summit in Germany.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Aims to Raise $200 Bln as Part of G7 Rival to China’s Belt & Road

The United States aims to raise $200 billion in private and public funds over five years to fund needed infrastructure in developing countries under a G7 initiative aimed at countering China's multitrillion-dollar Belt and Road project, the White House said on Sunday. US President Joe Biden will unveil the plans,…

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The Guardian - UK

G7 relaunches funding programme for developing countries under new name

Global Investment and Infrastructure Partnership, aimed at rivalling China, comes a year after Build Back Better World plan

Reuters

G7 aims to raise $600 billion to counter China's Belt and Road

Group of Seven leaders pledged on Sunday to raise $600 billion in private and public funds over five years to finance needed infrastructure in developing countries and counter China's older, multitrillion-dollar Belt and Road project.

Reuters

Boris Johnson wants G7 to balance values with doing business with China

Balance between protecting shared values and doing business with China can be found, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday as world leaders convened in Germany for the G7 summit.

Reuters

U.S. confident Nato's strategy document will be "strong" on China - official

The U.S. is confident that NATO's new strategy document will include "strong" language on China, a White House official said on Sunday, adding that negotiations on how to refer to Beijing were still underway.

Bangkok Post

Sri Lankan group latest to arrive as China opens borders to Asian students

China is gradually allowing more students from Asian nations to return, over two years after closing its borders to most foreigners under a strict zero-Covid strategy. However, it is not clear when those from the West can also come back.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Air conditioners in short supply as China lockdown ripple spreads

Concerns are growing that supply cannot keep up with demand for home appliances such as air conditioners and washing machines, due to the global shortage of semiconductors and Shanghai's COVID-19 lockdowns, which have hampered manufacturers' production.

Asharq Al-Awsat

As Summit Host, Spain Urges NATO to Watch its Southern Flank

While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is certain to dominate an upcoming NATO summit in Madrid, Spain and other member nations are quietly pushing the Western alliance to consider how mercenaries aligned with Russian President Vladimir Putin are spreading Moscow's influence to Africa. As the host of the summit taking place…

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