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Biden plans Africa visit in follow-up to summit

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced he plans to travel to Africa as he participated in a summit in Washington with leaders from the continent.

Tribune News Service

Navy still unsure about China sub engine

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) remains undecided whether or not to choose a Chinese-made engine as a substitute for a German-made one for an S26T Yuan-class submarine being assembled for it in China, RTN spokesman Adm Pokkrong Monthatphalin said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Palau's president wants greater inclusion of Taiwan on world stage despite Chinese pressure

A tiny Pacific nation that has felt the wrath of Beijing for its continuing ties to Taiwan is urging global leaders to also work closely with the democratic island that China claims as its own territory.

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China urges action as ministers meet at U.N. nature summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the world to take action on preventing nature loss in a video message to ministers from more than 120 countries assembled in Montreal for the U.N. biodiversity summit, of which China holds the presidency.

Reuters

Beijing has grave dearth of activists

Protesters recently took to the streets of China's cities in a rare show of political dissent. While the demonstrations are focused largely on the authorities' zero-Covid policy, they have sparked speculation that a pro-democracy movement -- and even a Taiwan-style political transition -- could come next. But this is unlikely,…

Bangkok Post

Looking to the future with Asean

On Wednesday, European Union and Asean leaders gathered in Brussels to celebrate 45 years of partnership between the world's two most successful projects of regional integration. This is a natural partnership based on shared support for the UN Charter, a rules-based international order and sustainable multilateralism, as well as on…

Bangkok Post

EU countries must do more to tackle secret China police stations - NGO

EU countries are failing to provide a united front against the threat posed by dozens of secret Chinese "service stations" on their soil, a human rights group behind the exposure of the alleged facilities said on Thursday.

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India test-fires Agni-V missile amid border tensions with China

The nuclear-capable missile, with a range of 5,400km (3,300 miles) fired from Odisha state, a government minister says.

Al Jazeera

Pacific investment counters China: expert

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has visited Palau as part of a bipartisan Pacific tour in a bid to deepen Australia's ties with the region's nations.

AAP

Germany’s Unlearned Lessons

Berlin must reduce its dependence not just on Russia but on China, too.

Foreign Affairs

Senior Tory accuses Government of ‘being opaque’ over Chinese consulate attack

Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan said the Government’s ‘firm diplomacy and our actions demonstrate the seriousness with which we took this incident’.

The Independent UK

Indonesia struggles to build military that can stave off China

Indonesia is confronting challenges overhauling its aging military despite a spending splurge to face down threats that include a long-running territorial dispute with its biggest trading partner, China.

Tribune News Service

J-K: Security Forces Increases Patrolling Along India-Pak Border After Tawang Face-Off In Arunachal Pradesh

The Border Security Force (BSF) has also increased vigil along the Indo-Pak international border in Samba. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Security minister raises concerns over TikTok as news source

Tom Tugendhat said ‘challenges’ could be created if Beijing declares the platform’s algorithms a national security asset.

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Japan ruling party tax panel agrees on tax hikes to beef up defence

A tax panel of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday agreed to raise the country's coroporate, income and tobacco taxes to pay for a doubling in the defence budget over the next five years as it confronts rising regional tensions.

The Times of India

China cranks up propaganda defending Xi Jinping as Covid cases explode

BEIJING: With Covid-19 running rampant after President Xi Jinping’s government swiftly abandoned its zero-tolerance policy, the Communist Party is still insisting its strategy will “stand the test of history.”

Reuters

India says air exercise not connected to border clash with China

India's air force will hold an training exercise on Thursday and Friday in the country's east but it is not connected to last week's border scuffles with China in the region, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said.

Reuters

Beijing touts institutional advantages in fight against COVID

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday that China has "institutional advantages" to fight COVID after the United States said it could help with a surge of infections if Beijing requests assistance.

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China vows 'strong' counter-measures over Manchester incident

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday that "strong and forceful counter-measures" will be taken after accusing Britain of failing to protect Chinese staff at the Chinese consulate in Manchester during a protest in October.

Dynamite News

"Beijing Gained Lot Over Time," Gen Naravane On China's 'Salami Slicing' Tactic Along LAC

In 'Podcast with Smita Prakash,' Gen Naravane said that the Chinese army has been trying to alter the status quo along the LAC in very "small incremental steps" and over a period of time Beijing has gained a lot. Read on for details:

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Indian Air Force Set For Exercise In Northeast From Today

With an aim to check the combat readiness of its aircraft, the Indian Air Force will beginning Thursday carry out a two-day consolidated training exercise in the Northeast, officials said.Read on for details:

The Independent UK

China removes 6 diplomats from UK after protester assaulted

Britain's foreign secretary says China’s government has removed a Chinese consul general and five of his staff from the U.K. following the assault on a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester at the Chinese consulate in Manchester

Al Jazeera

Taiwanese train for war after year of crises

As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, private companies are stepping forward to prepare Taiwanese civilians for war.

Al Jazeera

United Nations blocks Myanmar military taking UN seat

Rights groups say the National Unity Government, made up of elected members, must represent Myanmar at all UN bodies.

AAP

China relationship vital for Pacific: PM

Re-establishing dialogue with China is important for peace and stability, the prime minister has said after an Australian delegation wrapped its Pacific tour.

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