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A tense week at sea as Philippine coast guard faces China

When two Philippine coast guard vessels set out to patrol the volatile South China Sea recently, they had to face more than China’s growing territorial ambitions

The Independent UK

Cleverly set for talks with Chinese vice-president when he attends coronation

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said it would be counterproductive not to have talks with China despite differences with Beijing.

The Independent UK

‘Ironclad’: Biden, Marcos Jr affirm US-Philippines security ties

Two leaders agree to deepen military relationship amid heightened tensions in Asia Pacific, China pressure.

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US and Philippine presidents meet amid China’s ‘aggressive tactics’

Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Joe Biden are expected to discuss the security situation in the South China Sea

The Guardian - AU

Biden to host Philippines leader as tensions grow with China

President Joe Biden is set to meet President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines as concerns grow about China's harassment of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Jack Ma joins University of Tokyo as visiting professor

BEIJING: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd co-founder Jack Ma is joining the University of Tokyo’s Tokyo College as a visiting professor, according to a profile page on the university’s website.

The Times of India

Philippines, China to discuss fishing rights in South China Sea-Marcos

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said China has agreed to discuss fishing rights in the South China Sea, as he pushed for a "direct communication line" with Beijing on maritime differences.

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Military construction on Myanmar’s Great Coco island prompts fears of Chinese involvement

Great Coco lies 55km from India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Beijing has denied it is involved in building a surveillance post there

The Guardian - UK

Marcos Jr treads a fine line over military ties as he heads to US

Philippines president has tilted towards US since taking office a year ago, but is keeping Beijing close.

Al Jazeera

Focus on the borders: On the stalemate in India-China relations

India and China cannot restore normalcy in their relations in the background of lingering unpredictability on their borders, or the Line of Actual Control

The Hindu

The Guardian view on US-China chip wars: no winners in zero-sum battles

Editorial: UK policy is to ensure its industry doesn’t suffer collateral damage in the contest for tech supremacy

The Guardian - UK

US warns Chinese Coast Guard to stop harassing Philippine vessels in the South China Sea

‘We call upon Beijing to desist from its provocative and unsafe conduct’

The Independent UK

Philippine Leader Travels to US to Bolster Ties amid China Tensions

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos left Manila on Sunday for a visit to the United States as he seeks to bolster ties with Washington amid growing tensions with China in the disputed South China Sea. Marcos's visit comes as the United States had called on Beijing to stop "provocative and unsafe…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US says China intimidates Philippine vessels in South China Sea

US warns that attack on Philippine vessels or aircraft in the Pacific would trigger a defence response from Washington.

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Radio France Internationale

Construction of China's fifth base in the Antarctic worries west

For the first time since 2018, China is increasing its Antarctic footprint. A Washington-based think tank says Beijing has resumed construction of its fifth station at the South Pole, worrying western governments.

The Hindu

India's ties with China 'abnormal' due to violation of border management agreements by Beijing: Jaishankar

Earlier this week, India firmly told China that its violation of the border pacts has “eroded” the entire basis of bilateral ties and that all issues relating to the frontier must be resolved in accordance with the existing agreements. Read the full story on The Hindu.

The Guardian - UK

‘Publishing these books is a risk’: Taiwan’s booksellers stand up for democracy

Detention of publisher Li Yanhe in China for ‘endangering national security’ has sent chills through island’s literary community

France 24

Macron insists EU should not be US 'vassal': Is the French president isolated?

The fallout continues from Emmanuel Macron's remarks about China and the US. On his way back from a state visit to China, the French president said that Europe should not be a "follower" of either Washington or Beijing, or get caught up in any escalation. Despite the resulting backlash on…

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The Conversation

Ukraine war: what China gains from acting as peacemaker

After more than a year of no direct communication, the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, and Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, had a phone conversation on April 26 2023. According to the Chinese record of the call, “the two sides exchanged views on China-Ukraine relations and the Ukraine crisis”, but globally it…

Al Jazeera

Millions of Chinese welcome Ya Ya panda home after US stay

Ya Ya returns to China after storm of controversy over her health following 20 years at the Memphis Zoo.

Bangkok Post

Beijing and Manila trade barbs over close call at sea

BEIJING: China said on Friday that a near-collision in the South China Sea between a Chinese coast guard ship and a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists was caused by the latter’s “premeditated and provocative action”.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Flies 38 Warplanes Near Taiwan, 6 Navy Vessels in Area

China’s military flew 38 fighter jets and other warplanes near Taiwan, the Taiwanese defense ministry said Friday, in the largest such flight display since the large military exercise in which it simulated sealing off the island earlier in the month.

The Guardian - UK

Can China broker peace in Ukraine? Don’t rule it out

Xi Jinping’s courting of both Moscow and Kyiv seems to be making headway, say Rajan Menon and Daniel R DePetris of Defense Priorities

Reuters

China flies combat drone around Taiwan; US Navy plane transits strait

A Chinese uncrewed combat aircraft has flown around Taiwan, the island's defence ministry said, showcasing Beijing's ability to attack its fall-back east coast bases, as a U.S. maritime patrol aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait.

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