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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

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 onset of the pandemic.

Bangkok Post

How Hanoi and New Delhi are fortifying defence ties

The maritime domain has taken centre stage in talks

The Hindu

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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

WEKU

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.

Tribune News Service

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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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Reuters

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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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IAF can deliver desired punch when required within short time frame, says Air Chief Marshal

"We have certain challenges on our western and northern borders, primarily due to unsettled borders. It would be prudent for us to comprehend our situation as a 'two-front' contingency' and prepare for it accordingly," he opined

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Hong Kong’s Last Hand-Painted Porcelain Factory

Step into Yuet Tung China Works, Hong Kong’s last remaining hand-painted porcelain factory, and you find yourself surrounded by stacks of dinnerware, each piece painstakingly decorated by hand with vibrant motifs of flowers, fruits and animals. Joseph Tso, the third-generation owner of the factory, and his small team are among…

The Hindu

Chinese fans pay rich tributes to China’s legendary Indian classical dancer Zhang Jun

The first Chinese to study classical dance in India, Zhang Jun had passed away in 2012

The Independent UK

As summit host, Spain urges NATO to watch its southern flank

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is certain to dominate an upcoming NATO summit in Madrid

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Ukraine, Hunger, Inflation: G7 Leaders Navigate Myriad of Crises

G7 leaders including US President Joe Biden gather on Sunday in southern Germany, seeking emphatic backing for Ukraine against Russia's invasion while grappling with the intensifying global fallout of the war. From soaring inflation to a looming food crisis and energy shortages, the conflict in Ukraine, now in its fifth…

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Hong Kong's last hand-painted porcelain factory

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Overseas student intake smashed by COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic is still having a major impact on overseas students coming to Australia, particularly from China, Education Minister Jason Clare says.

The Guardian - AU

‘Things aren’t going back’: Australia braces for step-up in China’s Pacific push

Despite initial relief over island nations’ rejection of security and economic pact, senior government figure says reprieve could be only temporary

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China: Plug-In Car Sales Climbed To Over 400,000 In May 2022

As the COVID-19 lockdowns come to an end, China is once again unlocking full speed of electrification.

The Times of India

China not to take part in Chess Olympiad in Chennai

CHENNAI: China will not be taking part in the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held at Mamallapuram near here from July 28.

Reuters

White House: G7 to address China's forced labor, intellectual property theft

The Group of Seven wealthy countries will address what they see as China's use of forced labor and intellectual property theft and other issues, the White House said on Saturday.

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