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Analysis-Global rice supplies at risk as harsh weather hits top exporters

Adverse weather across top rice suppliers in Asia, including the biggest exporter India, is threatening to reduce the output of the world's most important food staple and stoke food inflation that is already near record highs.

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022

China summons European diplomats over statement on Taiwan

China says it summoned European diplomats in the country to protest statements issued by the Group of Seven nations and the European Union criticizing threatening Chinese military exercises surrounding Taiwan

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

Pelosi: China Cannot Stop US Officials from Visiting Taiwan

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing US officials from traveling there. She made the remarks in Tokyo on the final leg of an Asia tour highlighted by a visit to Taiwan that infuriated China. The Chinese have tried to isolate Taiwan,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 5, 2022

US, Russia, China take part in talks with SE Asian nations

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has joined the foreign ministers of Russia and China at a meeting with top diplomats from Southeast Asia, which comes at a time of increased tensions

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

Pelosi says China "will not isolate Taiwan" as drills ramp up near island

Japanese officials estimate 5 ballistic missiles landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone during China's launches.

Axios · Aug 5, 2022

China lodges complaint to European countries, envoys over G7 Taiwan statements

China's foreign ministry said on Friday it lodged solemn representations to relevant European countries and EU envoys over statements on Taiwan issued by the foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) nations and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022

US shoots itself in foot over Taiwan

Even pro-democracy critics of China’s authoritarian ways would have to call United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan an undue provocation that ended up as a lose-lose outcome for all concerned, including the 82-year-old congresswoman. Everything about it was misguided and self-indulgent, designed for domestic consumption in the…

Bangkok Post · Aug 5, 2022

Alibaba Slips 1%, Nio, XPeng Rise Over 3%: Hang Seng Opens Firmer After Mixed Wall Street Session

Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index opened in the green on Friday, gaining 0.3% in morning trade, even as Wall Street ended on a mixed note overnight ahead of the release of a U.S. jobs report.

Benzinga · Aug 5, 2022

South Korea leader snubs Pelosi over holiday, adding to his woes

After U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi captivated the world’s attention with a groundbreaking trip to Taiwan, she received far less fanfare on her next stop.

Tribune News Service · Aug 5, 2022

Asean ministers warn Taiwan tensions could spark 'open conflicts'

Southeast Asian foreign ministers urged restraint Thursday as China launched massive military drills off Taiwan, warning the situation risked spiralling into "open conflicts".

Bangkok Post · Aug 5, 2022