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China’s factory activity expands for a second month despite shocks from the Iran war

Surveys show China's factory activity expanded for a second month in April

The Independent UK

Student’s alleged jailing in China over Australian pro-democracy protests sparks calls for inquiry

Human rights commissioner says student’s jailing highlights the ‘growing risks of transnational repression’ in Australia

The Guardian - AU

China calls US hypocritical for expressing concern over Panama's sovereignty

The U.S. State Department accused China of violating Panama’s sovereignty over a port dispute in the Central American nation, triggering another fierce back-and-forth on Wednesday as the Chinese government called the Trump administration hypocritical

The Independent UK

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South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest

South Korean appeals court on Wednesday sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a legitimate Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024

The Independent UK

Seven killed and dozens injured in first Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan since peace talks, officials say

Pakistan launched strikes on Afghanistan on Monday following peace talks earlier this month

The Independent UK

Japan's prime minister launches a panel to review her country's defense policies as threats escalate

Japan’s prime minister has inaugurated a panel tasked with reviewing her country’s security and defense policies as tensions with China, North Korea and Russia escalate in the region

The Independent UK

Asia trip fuelled by need to secure energy access

The foreign minister will meet her counterparts in China, Japan and South Korea during a week-long visit to Asia to shore up Australia's fuel access.

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China’s top diplomat meets leader of Myanmar's military-backed government on regional tour

China’s top diplomat has visited Myanmar’s capital and met with the leader of its military-backed government as Beijing deepens regional ties

The Independent UK

Agreeing to disagree: India is using calibrated ambiguity to keep BRICS together

A recent meeting of foreign ministers from the BRICS nations concluded without a joint position on the intensifying West Asian conflict. The lack of consensus meant that the collective's statement had to be worded differently. India, the current chair, summarised proceedings in a voice that sought to balance the concerns.

Newslaundry

US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

The Trump administration is sanctioning a major China-based oil refinery and about 40 shipping companies

The Independent UK

China Holds Largest Oil Stockpiles As Prolonged Iran War Raises Fears Of Global Supply Shock: Report

China's aggressive oil stockpiling surge ahead of the Iran war is reshaping global energy security dynamics as supply risks intensify in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

China's foreign and defense ministers meet with Cambodian counterparts in joint '2+2' dialogue

Cambodia and China have held their first meeting of what is called a “2+2” Strategic Dialogue Mechanism

The Independent UK

Britain ‘must not cut ourselves off’ from China trade opportunities despite security risks, CBI chief warns

Rain Newton-Smith highlighted that British businesses see increased trade with Chinese firms as an opportunity to drive growth

The Independent UK

Student allegedly jailed in China for six years after taking part in pro-democracy protests in Australia

Exclusive: The Australian government has been urged to take stronger action to protect overseas students from political repression

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong government seeks to seize millions from jailed activist Jimmy Lai

The government also announced that it had applied to seize the properties linked to Lai

The Times of India

US limits intelligence sharing with Korea after remarks on North Korea nuclear site: Report

US has partially restricted satellite intelligence sharing with South Korea after Seoul's unification minister revealed details about a suspected North Korean uranium enrichment site. While the minister claims the information was public, Washington views it as an unauthorized disclosure. Despite this, officials state military preparedness and broader intelligence cooperation remain…

The Times of India

What was the Iranian ship seized by US carrying? Report claims 'dual-use' cargo

US naval forces intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, the Touska, in the Gulf of Oman, suspecting it carries "dual-use" items. The ship, linked to sanctioned IRISL, was boarded after failing to respond to warnings and operating in violation of a U.S. blockade. Iran condemned the action as "armed piracy."

The Independent UK

‘I was tortured in a Chinese detention camp for Uyghurs. Starmer’s approval of a new embassy is a betrayal’

INTERVIEW: Exclusive: Sayragul Sauytbay, the vice president of the East Turkestan government-in-exile, says she was tortured and abused while in Chinese detention. She tells Alex Croft that the UK has chosen to sweep China’s human rights record under the rug

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President Xi 'very happy' over Hormuz reopening: Trump says 'looking forward' to 'special' meeting in China

President Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping is pleased with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump anticipates a "special and potentially historic" meeting next month in China, where "much will be accomplished." This comes amid disruptions to global oil supplies due to Middle East conflict.

Newslaundry

Why this delimitation is suspicious and it’s not what you think

Special sessions of Parliament were historically called for crises and commemorations. In 2008, when the UPA government lost the support of the Left, in 1991 and 1977 to impose President's Rule in various states, and in 1962 during the war with China, special sessions were called in the wake of…

Radio France Internationale

France and UK chair meeting on post-conflict Strait of Hormuz mission

French and British leaders were on Friday chairing a meeting in Paris of around 40 countries aimed at signalling to the United States that some of its closest allies are ready to play a role in restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the strait is…

International Business Times

From Alliance to Platform: George Bogden on How the U.S. and Japan Are Building Deterrence and Economic Security Together

The U.S.-Japan alliance is evolving into a strategic partnership spanning defense, technology, and supply chains, as both nations work to strengthen deterrence and compete with China.

The Independent UK

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region

A Kazakh court has convicted 19 Kazakh activists after a protest against Beijing’s crackdown in China’s far-western Xinjiang region last year, in what advocates call an extraordinary move by the Kazakh government to silence dissident at the behest of Beijing

The Independent UK

Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street hits record and oil steadies

Asian stocks are mostly higher and oil prices have steadied over expectations of an extension of a ceasefire in the Iran war and more talks between the U.S. and Iran

The Independent UK

China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds

Human Rights Watch, in a detailed new report, says Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening surveillance and travel restrictions on all of China’s estimated 12 million Catholics

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