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China's Sprawling Rail Projects Around Asia

Vietnam approved plans on Wednesday for a multi-billion-dollar railway with China, boosting links between the two communist countries.

International Business Times

Two Trials, One President: South Korea's Yoon In The Dock

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday became the country's first sitting head of state on trial on criminal charges.

International Business Times

A defence treaty with PNG might seem like a ‘win’ for Australia. But there are 4 crucial questions to answer

Today, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles began negotiations with his Papua New Guinean counterpart, Billy Joseph, on a defence treaty. This builds on the bilateral security agreement signed between the countries in 2023.

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Australia, New Zealand monitor ‘unusual’ movement of three Chinese warships

Three Chinese navy ships have charted a course along Australia’s eastern coast in a move described as ‘unusual’.

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Australia watching 'every move' China takes off coast

Australia is being urged to invest in its own maritime capability after the Chinese military was caught sailing hundreds of kilometres off the nation's coast.

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The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission

The Independent UK

Myanmar Returns First Batch Of Chinese Scam Workers To Thailand

Myanmar on Thursday handed over the first batch of hundreds of Chinese scam centre workers who are set to be repatriated through Thailand in the coming days.

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Australia will ‘watch every move’ of Chinese warships detected off east coast

Ships’ presence off east coast follows incident in South China Sea in which a Chinese fighter jet released flares in front of Australian military plane

The Guardian - AU

Yoon To Become South Korea's First Sitting President To Go On Criminal Trial

Ousted South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol will become the country's first sitting head of state to stand trial in a criminal case as hearings open Thursday on his bid to impose martial law.

International Business Times

US Becomes Germany's Top Trading Partner In 2024

In 2024, the U.S. overtakes China as Germany's top trading partner, impacting Germany's economy and trade dynamics.

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US displaced China as Germany's biggest single trading partner last year

The United States was Germany’s biggest single trading partner last year for the first time since 2015, displacing China from the top spot as exports to the Asian power declined

The Independent UK

US condemns ‘dangerous’ moves by Chinese navy helicopter in South China Sea

Manila says it will lodge a diplomatic protest after a Chinese helicopter came within 3 metres of a Philippine plane.

Al Jazeera

Vietnam Parliament Approves $8 Billion Rail Link To China

Vietnam's parliament on Wednesday approved plans for an $8 billion rail link from its largest northern port city to the border with China, boosting links between the two communist-ruled countries and making trade easier.

International Business Times

China Increasing Influence Amid USAID Funding Pause

China's increasing influence in foreign aid as U.S. funding pauses, raising concerns about women's empowerment initiatives.

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North Korea Vows To Expand Nuclear Forces Under Kim Jong Un

North Korea rejects denuclearization plan, US, South Korea, Japan affirm support. Trump maintains relations with Kim Jong Un.

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Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand

The South Pacific country of Cook Islands has unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation after the pact provoked a rare diplomatic clash with the nation’s chief benefactor, New Zealand, and protests at home

The Independent UK

Hundreds march to Cook Islands’ parliament to oppose deal with China

Protests erupt over Cook Islands’ new strategic partnership with China, raising concerns about ties with New Zealand

The Independent UK

Chinese navy helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippine patrol plane over disputed shoal

A Chinese navy helicopter flew within 10 feet of a Philippine patrol plane on Tuesday in a disputed area of the the South China Sea, as the Filipino pilot warned by radio: “You are flying too close, you are very dangerous.”

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Philippine Coast Guard Slams 'Dangerous' China Helicopter Manoeuvres

The Philippine Coast Guard condemned "dangerous" manoeuvres by a Chinese Navy helicopter Tuesday as it flew within three metres (10 feet) of a surveillance flight carrying a group of journalists over the contested Scarborough Shoal.

International Business Times

Japan To Allow Taiwan As Place Of Origin In Family Registry

Japan will allow people from Taiwan to list the island as their place of origin in the country's family registry instead of China, a justice ministry official said Tuesday.

The Guardian - AU

Cook Islands releases terms of deal with China amid protests about lack of transparency

Agreement includes sections on deep-sea mining and education, document shows, as opposition accuses PM of risking relationship with New Zealand

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China Criticizes US Over Taiwan Stance Change

US State Department's Taiwan fact sheet update triggers China's criticism. Tensions rise over US-China relations and Taiwan's status.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese says RBA rate cut ‘won’t have an impact’ on timing of federal election – as it happened

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The Guardian view on the US, China and the rest: Trump is opening doors for Xi

Editorial: The US president’s bullying of allies and partners is short-termist and will boost Beijing’s power, not Washington’s

The Guardian - US

China berates US for changing state department language on Taiwan

US state department last week removed line from fact sheet saying ‘We do not support Taiwan independence’

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