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High-ranking military official in China placed under investigation, defense ministry says

China's Defense Ministry says a a high-ranking military official is under investigation

The Independent UK

China's Military Corruption Crackdown Explained

Chinese defence minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, according to British newspaper the Financial Times.

International Business Times

China said to be investigating third defence minister in a row over corruption claims

China claims reports of defence minister being investigated are ‘just shadow chasing’

The Independent UK

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China Investigates Defence Minister For Corruption: Report

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, a report said Wednesday, the latest official to fall in a sweeping crackdown on graft in the country's military.

International Business Times

Taiwan quietly alters threshold to trigger air raid alarm in case of China’s incursion

Taiwan defends lowering threat limit to trigger alarm as necessary step

The Independent UK

Chinese researchers build military AI using Meta’s open-source Llama model — ChatBIT allegedly performs at around 90% of the performance of OpenAI GPT-4 LLM

Chinese researchers built the ChatBIT AI that focuses on intelligence gathering and processing using Meta's Llama 13B model.

Tom’s Hardware

Taiwan says blockade would be act of war as China holds more drills

Taiwanese defence chief says a blockade would have far-reaching consequences for international trade.

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Meet your makers: the artisans who help make eating out magical

Bespoke ceramics, evocative music playlists, handmade leather aprons – we may not always notice them, but these are the things that make eating out magical

The Guardian - UK

China conducts military drills around Taiwan in warning to island’s president

PLA and Chinese coastguard approach Taiwan by sea and air in move linked by state media to ‘separatist’ National Day speech

The Guardian - AU

Thames mudlarking permits to be issued again but capped to protect site

Port of London authority to reopen scheme with waiting list, after surge in popularity of exploring riverbank for treasure

The Guardian - UK

What's behind China's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile

China has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean in a rare occurrence, adding to tensions in the region where multiple countries have overlapping territorial claims

The Independent UK

How mudlarking on the Thames unlocks London’s secret riches

As the London Museum announces a mudlarking exhibition, mudlarker Lara Maiklem says combing the foreshore can transport you back in time

The Guardian - UK

US Military Warns Beijing Against 'Dangerous' South China Sea Moves In Talks

A senior US military official warned his Chinese counterpart against Beijing's "dangerous" moves in the South China Sea during the first talks of their kind between the commanders.

International Business Times

Chinese navy destroyer and helicopter shadowed Australian warship during high-profile standoff, documents show

Exclusive: Australian helicopter was outside Chinese territorial waters when forced to manoeuvre to avoid fighter jet flares in ‘unsafe’ operation

The Guardian - AU

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China Confirms Corruption Investigation Of Former Defense Ministers

China confirms corruption investigation of former defense ministers impacting combat readiness and military procurement.

The Guardian - AU

What is on the agenda for Chinese premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia?

Li’s four-day visit, the first by a Chinese premier since 2017, is expected to feature panda diplomacy, Indo-Pacific security discussions and trade talks

The Walrus

Canada’s Universities Are a Pipeline for Chinese Military Technology

How hundreds of Chinese researchers across the country were identified as undercover scientists

The Conversation

China turns to private hackers as it cracks down on online activists on Tiananmen Square anniversary

Every year ahead of the June 4 commemoration of the Tiananmen Square massacre, the Chinese government tightens online censorship to suppress domestic discussion of the event.

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The Guardian - UK

China testing ability to ‘seize power’ in second day of military drills around Taiwan

PLA says exercises launched in response to president’s inauguration will test capacity to ‘launch joint attacks and occupy key areas’

The Guardian - UK

How significant are China’s military drills around Taiwan?

China has launched two days of exercises after island swore in new president. How do they compare with previous ones?

Latin Times

China's Military Surrounds Taiwan As 'Punishment'

The two days of drills are part of an escalating campaign of intimidation by China that has seen it carry out a series of large-scale military exercises around Taiwan in recent years.

The Independent UK

Taiwan says it has scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over China drills

Taiwan says it has scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over drills China has announced around the self-governing island democracy

The Guardian - AU

China launches ‘punishment’ drills around Taiwan after inauguration of new president

Taiwan’s military says its forces are on alert as China carries out mock strikes with jets carrying live missiles

The Hindu

What are the NIA’s allegations against NSCN? | Explained

NIA charge sheet reveals links between NSCN-IM and Meitei insurgent groups in Manipur amid ethnic unrest and border issues.

Evening Standard

Water bills hike warning...and why you should never swim the Thames ...The Standard podcast

Plus! Lifeguard on danger of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s “swimmable” river plan

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