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US and China take steps towards thaw as Blinken prepares to visit Beijing, but mistrust remains

Effort is being stepped up to rebuild relations after the spy ballon incident led to Blinken’s original visit being cancelled

The Guardian - UK

Number of nuclear weapons held by major powers rising, says thinktank

There are now an estimated 12,512 warheads across the globe, with most of the new ones in military stockpiles said to be China’s

The Guardian - UK

Succession on the Tibetan plateau: what's at stake in the battle over the Dalai Lama's reincarnation?

In China, a group of atheists (the Chinese Communist Party) has long dictated how the country’s religious groups should practice their faiths.

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Miles to go: On the state of the Indian economy

There is more to the prognosis of the state of the economy outlined by the Chief Economic Adviser

The Hindu

China’s Palestinian moment is about global standing rather than peace

Experts quash claims by Beijing that the Palestinian Authority president’s visit will facilitate new Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan scrambles air force as Chinese warplanes cross median line

Ten Chinese aircraft flew over the Taiwan Strait’s median line on Sunday as tensions in the region continue to rise.

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Taiwan sends up fighters as Chinese warplanes cross strait's median line

TAIPEI: Taiwan's air force scrambled into action on Sunday after spotting 10 Chinese warplanes crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, as the island's defence ministry said four Chinese warships also carried out combat patrols.

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China has been spying from Cuba since at least 2019, White House says

‘The PRC conducted an upgrade of its intelligence collection facilities in Cuba in 2019,’ the White House said

The Independent UK

China and Thailand to expand military ties amid Asia-Pacific 'security challenges'

China stands ready to expand military cooperation and maintain regional stability with Thailand, with a series of joint drills planned for this year.

Bangkok Post

US confirms China has had a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019

China has been operating a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, as part of a global effort by Beijing to upgrade its intelligence capabilities

The Independent UK

Ex-governor general examining allegations of Chinese meddling in Canada steps down

A Canadian government appointee looking into allegations of Chinese interference in Canada is stepping down from his role, citing the highly partisan atmosphere around his work

The Independent UK

All talk, no dialogue on Asian security

The International Institute for Strategic Studies' Shangri-La Dialogue has wrapped up its meeting in Singapore. The context for this year's summit was not propitious: Russia's bloody invasion of Ukraine grinds on, while Chinese President Xi Jinping continues his uncompromising approach to global affairs.

Bangkok Post

Australia seeking to stabilise, not normalise, its relationship with China

The outgoing Australian High Commissioner to India, Barry O’Farrell, on Friday said Australia is seeking to stabilise, not normalise, relations with China, which, he added was no different from India’s position towards China.

The Hindu

Blinken to take delayed China trip this month: Reports

US secretary of state is expected to meet top Chinese officials, US media outlets say, on visit delayed since February.

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Palestinian President Abbas to visit China after mediation offer

Abbas will pay a state visit to China following’s XI’s pledge to work for a solution to the Palestinian issue.

The Independent UK

South Korea summons China's envoy over comments accusing Seoul of tilting excessively toward US

South Korea’s Foreign Ministry has summoned China’s ambassador to protest comments he made accusing Seoul of tilting toward the United States and away from China, as competition between Washington and Beijing for global influence intensifies

The Independent UK

Sunak praises Biden’s experience on China as ‘valuable to someone newer at this’

At 43, Mr Sunak is the youngest leader in the G7 group of industrial democracies, while Mr Biden is the oldest at 80.

Bangkok Post

Chinese naval ship heads for Philippines in 'friendly' tour

BEIJING: China's largest naval training ship sailed for the Philippines on Friday, its last stop of a regional "friendly" tour, amid growing unease over Chinese maritime activities in the South China Sea.

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The Independent UK

Japan aims to refocus its foreign aid on maritime and economic security and national interests

Japan has approved a major revision to its development aid policy to focus on maritime and economic security and its national interests while helping developing nations overcome challenges amid China’s growing influence

Al Jazeera

A secret Chinese spy base? Cuban officials say no to media report

US and Cuban officials dismissed a Wall Street Journal report about a surveillance base to be built in the Caribbean.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong refuses to clarify law as uncertainty dims business hub

Officials are refusing to clarify what activities are legal, reflecting era of uncertainty under national security law.

The Independent UK

'Dollarization' of North Korean economy, once vital, now potential threat to Kim's rule

North Korea has tolerated the widespread use of more stable foreign currencies like U.S. dollars and the Chinese yuan since a bungled revaluation of the won in 2009 triggered runway inflation and public unrest

The Independent UK

White House rejects report claiming Cuba has agreed to host Chinese listening post

Report comes as US-China tensions persist over Taiwan dispute

Al Jazeera

‘Enduring commitment’: Key takeaways from US-GCC joint statement

Communique coinciding with Antony Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia backs two-state solution based on 1967 borders.

The Independent UK

Sunak announces ‘Atlantic Declaration’ to boost UK-US ties after Biden talks - old

Rishi Sunak met Joe Biden for talks in the White House on issues including artificial intelligence, Ukraine and economic co-operation.

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