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Australia seeks 'closest possible relationship' with Papua New Guinea - FM

Australia wants the closest possible relationship with Papua New Guinea, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Monday, marking the new Labor government's first visit to its northern neighbour amid competition with China for influence.

Reuters · Aug 29, 2022

'Matter of national destiny': China’s energy crisis sees the world’s top emitter investing in more coal

Two months of scorching heatwaves and drought plunged China into an energy security crisis.

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2022

Russian Army Engineers Compete For The Title Of Best Road Paving Team

Teams from Venezuela, Russia and China show off their military might at the Army International Games organized by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Zenger · Aug 29, 2022

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English Teacher Kept In Chinese Hell Hole Prison After Overstaying Visa

A British teacher banged up in a Chinese prison for overstaying his visa has described his “horrific” stretch for the first time.

Zenger · Aug 29, 2022

China's drought-hit areas get rain, bringing flood risks

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated to safer areas as heavy rains brought flood risks to a region of southwest China that for most of the summer was devastated by heat and drought

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022

China moves aggressively on Covid as political summit looms

BEIJING: China is enforcing lockdown restrictions in areas around Beijing more intensively, and will mass test the nearby port city of Tianjin, stepping up its quest to wipe out Covid-19 ahead of a key meeting of the Communist Party’s top leaders.

The Times of India · Aug 29, 2022

India accuses China of ‘militarisation of the Taiwan Strait’ as row over navy vessel grows

Accusation is reportedly the first time the Indian government has used the descriptor and comes as tensions rise over Sri Lanka port visit

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2022

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Australia changing Pacific perception: PM

Anthony Albanese says Australia continues to engage respectfully in the Pacific, as he prepares to host some of his counterparts in the coming months.

AAP · Aug 29, 2022

Heat-weary Chongqing, Sichuan now on flood alert amid torrential rain

A southwestern part of China that has suffered scorching temperatures this month is now on alert for flooding amid days of torrential rain.

Reuters · Aug 29, 2022

Victorian Newspoll gives Labor big lead three months before election

The Victorian election will be held in three months, on November 26. A Victorian state Newspoll, conducted August 22-25 from a sample of 1,027, gave Labor a 56-44 lead (57.3-42.7 at the 2018 election). Primary votes were 41% Labor (42.9% at election), 36% Coalition (35.2%), 13% Greens (10.7%) and 10%…

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2022

When internet shutdowns spill over borders

The mechanics of the internet mean that blocks on access imposed by one country can be felt half a world away

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2022

How to shut down the internet – and how to fight back

From total blackouts to targeted ‘screwdriver-style’ tactics, governments are adept at controlling who can access the internet. But resistance is growing

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2022

Thai industry left at the altar

Heightened geopolitical tensions are tipped by some analysts and economists to trigger a spillover effect, with one possibility the relocation of industries to this region, including Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Aug 28, 2022

India, China are allies of Vietnam: outgoing Vietnamese envoy

India, Vietnam share same position on ongoing situation in Europe, says Pham Sanh Chau

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2022

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Tribune News Service · Aug 28, 2022

US sends first warships through Taiwan Strait since Pelosi's visit

U.S. Navy warships have entered the Taiwan Strait for the first time since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the self-ruled island tested ties between Washington and Beijing.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2022

US warships sail through Taiwan Strait for first time since Pelosi visit

China’s military says it is monitoring the US ships, maintaining a high alert and ready to defeat any provocations

Reuters · Aug 28, 2022

U.S. warships transiting Taiwan Strait consistent with U.S. policy - White House aide

The passage of two U.S. warships on Sunday through international waters in the Taiwan Strait is "very consistent" with the U.S. "one China policy" and seeking a free and open Indo-Pacific, a White House official said.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2022

Clear analogy with South China Sea and Taiwan to India-China LAC tensions, says Kevin Rudd

Former Australian PM says Chinese infrastructure consolidation at LAC indicates it will not turn back or withdraw completely

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France 24 · Aug 28, 2022

Two US warships conduct 'routine' transit of Taiwan Strait amid China tensions

Two United States warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the American navy said, the first such transit since China staged unprecedented military drills around the island.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022

Point of no return: crunch time as China tries to fend off property crash

With the global economy also at a crossroads, Beijing’s leadership faces a perilous test of nerve on its lending crackdown and zero-Covid strategy

Bangkok Post · Aug 28, 2022

Explainer: China has new entry rules, but are they making travel easier?

China has introduced a new health declaration form for those entering or leaving the country, but the authorities have stressed that the country's strict border controls will remain in place.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022

Friend or foe: what world leaders think of Liz Truss

The probable next prime minister attracts mixed reactions abroad, from dislike in Moscow to irritation in France to positivity in Australia and Japan

WEKU · Aug 28, 2022

The U.S. sails warships through the Taiwan Strait for first time since Pelosi's visit

The USS Antietam and USS Chancellorsville are conducting a routine transit, the U.S. 7th Fleet said. It comes at a time when tensions have kept the waterway particularly busy.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022

‘We are Chinese’: meet the Taiwanese who want to embrace Beijing rule

Surveys reveal that up to 12% of the country supports unification with China, including five of its citizens in a Taipei restaurant

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 28, 2022

Türkiye Hits Back at Macron's 'Unacceptable' Criticism

Türkiye on Saturday lashed out at what it described as French President Emmanuel Macron's "unacceptable" comments in Algeria on foreign powers spreading anti-French propaganda in Africa. On a visit to France's former colony aimed at mending troubled ties, Macron on Friday appeared to warn young Algerians and Africans against manipulation…

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