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Xi Jinping to visit North Korea as China seeks deeper ties with neighbour

Chinese leader will travel to Pyongyang next week

The Independent UK

Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasion

Taiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is adopting an asymmetric strategy, using numerous affordable yet potent weapons. This includes missiles and drones to counter China's military might. Taiwan seeks to build a…

The Economic Times

‘Every year I get new pictures’: the fight to preserve the memory of Tiananmen

Amid growing censorship at home under the rule of Xi Jinping, efforts to document the massacre of 4 June, 1989, are intensifying abroad

The Guardian - AU

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Inside the 'Honeypot' Traps: How Chinese Spies Are Using Fake Female Headshots to Seduce 200k Brits

According to reports, Chinese spies targeted UK nationals using fake LinkedIn profiles and gifts, aiming to extract sensitive information.

International Business Times UK

Why Taiwan’s opposition leader wants to meet Trump during her US visit

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The Independent UK

Foreign trips by US presidents, Xi reveal true scale of changing world order - how India can take advantage

Diplomatic travel is more than ceremony, it shows where leaders choose to place scarce political attention.

The Times of India

CGTN: China-Africa ties at 70: From shared struggles to a common dream of modernization

BEIJING, May 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year marks the 70th anniversary of China-Africa relations. CGTN has published an article highlighting Africa's priority role in China's overall foreign policy, while tracing how the China-Africa partnership has been forged and strengthened over decades. The article also explores how deepening cooperation…

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Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wants

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to project American strength without overt confrontation. While the long-term impact is uncertain, this move is seen as a win for China's President Xi Jinping. Taiwan and the US…

The Economic Times

America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choice

The United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have diminished its influence. The article suggests focusing on reviving traditional diplomacy and humanitarian aid. It highlights the need for professional diplomats over amateurs. A reformed UN can still achieve limited…

The Economic Times

US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia allies

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties with China following President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping. Hegseth criticised European nations for weakening their militaries.

The Economic Times

AUKUS Plans Unmanned Undersea Drone In 2027 Amid China Warning

The pact between the nations would result in the transfer of military nuclear propulsion technology to power the Royal Australian Navy's future nuclear-powered attack submarines, according to a report, which said the initiative has made China uneasy.

International Business Times

Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies Saturday that Washington remains committed to the region while softening past comments that described China as an imminent threat

The Independent UK

US, China deepen media row as Donald Trump revokes Xinhua journalist’s visa

America has revoked the visa of a Chinese journalist working for Xinhua. This move follows Beijing's decision to expel a New York Times reporter. The US action is a direct response to China's expulsion of Vivian Wang. This tit-for-tat measure escalates tensions. It impacts media access for both nations. The…

The Economic Times

Eliminating language, culture & faith: Xi's repression of Uyghurs enters new phase

China's Xinjiang crackdown shifts focus from camps to identity, language, and religion. Despite claims of re-education graduates, a vast network of prisons, surveillance, and boarding schools persists. Uyghur culture faces suppression through education and labor programs, sparking renewed international concern over alleged crimes against humanity.

The Times of India

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International Business Times

Putin Has Spent Dozens Of Billions Seeking To Extend His Life: Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin has led the country to spend dozens of billions in initiatives related to longevity, according to a new report.

The Economic Times

Shangri-La Dialogue opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concerns

Asia's top defense summit convenes amid rising concerns over China's military might and assertiveness. Leaders will discuss America's Indo-Pacific strategy and regional stability. The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East also feature prominently. Vietnam's leader opens the conference, followed by the US Defense Secretary. China's delegation is expected…

The Economic Times

China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos

China is constructing a massive military complex in its desert regions. Satellite images reveal a sprawling network of launch pads and bunkers. This infrastructure is designed to safeguard China's nuclear missiles. The development signals a significant upgrade in Beijing's nuclear deterrent capabilities. It underscores intensifying nuclear competition with the United…

The Independent UK

Conflict over Taiwan could risk US-China nuclear crisis, major study warns

Assessment by International Institute for Strategic Studies warns world is on cusp of new nuclear arms race

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France 24

Iran war drives India’s cockroaches out, but can Modi crush them?

When an Indian student at a US university used AI to create the “Cockroach Janta Party (CPJ)”, a parody political party, it sparked a viral sensation, hitting the zeitgeist in a country that has been particularly affected by the Iran war. As India's youth circumvent bans to express their economic…

The Economic Times

China issues new rules to keep senior military officials in check

Xi's sweeping anti-graft campaign has gutted the top ranks, bringing down two defence ministers in the past three years and reducing the once seven-member Central Military Commission (CMC) -- China's top military body -- to just Xi and one other general.

Latin Times

American Journalist Accused by FBI of Acting as Unregistered Chinese Agent in Alleged Influence Operation

Thomas Pauken allegedly prepared confidential reports for a Chinese intelligence-linked contact who told him the material was being passed to Chinese President Xi Jinping

International Business Times UK

Man Reportedly Executed During Chinese Party Congress in Front of Officials — What Really Happened?

Viral claims of an execution at China's 2022 Party Congress are false, stemming from misinterpretations of footage showing Hu Jintao's escorted exit due to health issues

The Guardian - AU

‘Makes no sense’: experts doubt pause in US arms sale to Taiwan is due to Iran war

While approval is due soon for $14bn deal, actual deliveries to Taiwan are years away – making ‘Operation Epic Fury’ in the Gulf an unlikely cause

Bangkok Post

China reunification is an inevitable historical trend

Recently, the world's attention has been focused on the East. At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, US President Donald Trump paid a state visit to China from May 13 to 15. These two major events have once…

Reason

Why Has Trump Stopped Selling Weapons to Taiwan?

The administration is avoiding conflict with China to focus on war in the Middle East. Taiwan’s democracy hangs in the balance.

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