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Beijing Slams US-Japan-Philippines Summit, Says S. China Sea Actions 'Lawful'

Biden on Thursday pledged to defend the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea at the White House summit, which came amid repeated confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed waterway that have raised fears of wider conflict.

International Business Times

China's Top Legislator Meets Senior N. Korea Official: KCNA

China's top legislator met with a senior North Korean official for talks on cooperation during a visit to Pyongyang this week, North Korean state media said Friday, in one of the most high-level meetings between the allies in years.

International Business Times

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.49% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.78%

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Why Would The US Defend The Philippines?

Relations between the United States and the Philippines have been in overdrive since President Ferdinand Marcos took power in June 2022, fuelled by China's growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region.

International Business Times

US Airlines, Unions Urge Biden Administration To Stop Additional Flights To China

Several major U.S. airlines and certain unions have called on the Biden administration to halt approval for additional flights connecting the United States and China, citing what they term "anti-competitive" measures imposed by China against U.S. carriers.

International Business Times

Indian shuttlers ousted from Badminton Asia Championships

All the Indians exited following their second round defeats in the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) in Ningbo, China.

The Times of India

Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan 'ironclad' amid China tensions

President Joe Biden said Thursday that US defence commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” as he gathered Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific.

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Whooping cough outbreak: Highly contagious disease spreads globally, here's how to stay safe

Whooping cough, a severe form of cough infection, is spreading fast across several countries like China, the Philippines, Czech Republic and the Netherlands. Cases of whooping cough have also been recorded in the US and the UK.

The Times of India

Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves

Meeting in Washington, DC, the leaders of Japan, the Philippines and US stress importance of abiding by maritime law.

Al Jazeera

Morning Digest | PM Modi reviews preparedness for heatwave conditions; CSDS Lokniti Survey: remarkable support for religious pluralism, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 12, 2024

The Hindu

Singapore ‘tightens screws’ on Myanmar generals with arms trade crackdown

The UN says Russia, China and India continue to send weapons to Myanmar even as the Singapore route is blocked.

Al Jazeera

Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea

US president describes defence commitment to the Philippines and Japan as ‘ironclad’ as Beijing accuses Manila of violating Chinese sovereignty

The Guardian - AU

US Reaffirms Defense Commitments To Japan And Philippines

President Biden reaffirms US support for Japan and the Philippines in defense matters during trilateral summit addressing Chinese aggression.

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How much does the US spend on the military?

Since 1980, defense spending has risen by 62%, climbing from $506 billion to $820 billion by 2023, after adjusting for inflation.

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Tom’s Hardware

Huawei builds major tool R&D center in Shanghai to develop lithography and fab equipment, report says

Huawei invests billions in wafer fab equipment research and development to make leading-edge chips.

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Asian Equities Mixed Following US Stock Decline

Asian equities mixed; China's CPI lower than expected, PBOC stabilizes Yuan. Market insights and upcoming webinars for investors.

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US Urges Countries To Prevent Iran Escalation In Middle East

US Secretary of State Blinken engages in diplomatic talks with Turkey, China, and Saudi Arabia to address escalating tensions in the Middle East involving ...

AnandTech

AMD Quietly Launches Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F Processors

AMD has recently expanded its Ryzen 8000 series by introducing the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F processors. Initially launched in China, these chips were added to AMD's global website, signaling they are available worldwide, apparently from April 1st. Built from the recent Zen 4-based Phoenix APUs using the…

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France 24

Blossoming coalition? Japan at heart of US-led push to contain China

Roll out the red carpet for Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is being feted with a speech before a joint session of Congress and a White House state dinner. Key to the courtship is Tokyo's ramped-up role in policing the Pacific. Like the Germans in Europe, the Japanese have had…

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US Airlines And Unions Oppose More China Flights

US airlines and aviation unions collaborate to urge caution in approving additional flights from China to the US amidst strained relations.

Autosport

10 things to watch for at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix

Sponsored by Miami will host its third ever F1 event in May and there is plenty to watch out for as the sport heads to US shores for the first of three visits this season. Here are 10 things you should look out for, as well as an opportunity to…

Motorsport

10 Things To Watch For at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix

International Business Times

Japan PM Asks US To Overcome 'Self-doubt'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday called on Americans to overcome their "self-doubt" as he offered a paean to US global leadership before a bitterly divided Congress.

The Hindu

PM Modi’s comments on China ‘highly significant’, denote readiness for post-poll re-engagement, say experts

India China border row: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments on tensions with China at the Line of Actual Control are significant, prompting calls for stable bilateral relations.

France 24

China-Africa ties: A Chinese 'debt trap'?

What does 22 years of data tell us about the nature of the economic relationship between Beijing and the African continent? FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin talks to Oyintarelado Moses, lead author of a report from Boston University's Global Development Policy Center and the African Economic Research Consortium.

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