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Blinken postpones trip to China after spy balloon detected in U.S. -reports

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will postpone his visit to China after a spy balloon was detected flying over the continental United States, according to media reports on Friday.

Reuters

Blinken postpones his Beijing trip after a Chinese balloon is spotted over Montana

China's foreign ministry described the balloon as "a civilian airship" for meteorological research that had blown far off course by winds. The Pentagon suspects it's collecting sensitive information.

WEKU

China says 'spy balloon' spotted over USA is research 'airship'

It was said to have deviated from its course

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China claims balloon over U.S. is "civilian airship" that blew off course

U.S. defense officials alleged the balloon is flying over sensitive areas to collect information.

Axios

US calls Montana balloon ‘a clear violation of sovereignty’ and dismisses China’s claims it is not a spy ship

Pentagon refutes China claim that balloon is civilian airship diverted by wind

The Independent UK

China breaks silence on mystery 'spy' balloon seen in skies above the US

China said the ominous balloon was a civilian “airship” used for meteorological research and due to its limited steering capability, it had “deviated far from its planned course

Daily Mirror

China says balloon over US airspace is civilian airship

Foreign ministry says alleged surveillance balloon is used mainly for weather monitoring, deviated from planned course.

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Meet the woman who found comfort teaching Chinese dance after devastating loss of husband

“Every time I dance on stage, I always think about my husband and I think he would be so proud of me.”

Belfast Live

Lucky Brits could grab one of 500,000 free flights to Hong Kong - here's how to do it

The free plane tickets to Hong Kong will be handed out in three waves, with entrants from South East Asia first in line, followed by those living in mainland China, and then the rest of the world from May 1.

Daily Mirror

What are China’s ‘spy balloons’? UK Government minister warns one may have flown over Britain

The US has recently shot down four unidentified objects over its airspace, so what are the suspected Chinese surveillance missions all about? Here’s all you need to know

Evening Standard

Sai Praneeth loses in Thailand Open quarter-finals

BANGKOK: Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth's impressive run came to an end after he went down fighting to China's world number 23 Li Shi Feng in the men's singles quarterfinals of the Thailand Open Super 300 badminton here on Friday.

The Times of India

Michael Pascoe: Why the fearmongering about a China-US war is over the top

General Mike Minihan put in writing to his commanders the US and China would likely be at war in 2025 – a memo “leaked” to American media.

The New Daily

Japan, China foreign ministers hold phone talks

Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Thursday spoke with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang, who agreed to continue efforts to realize an early visit to China by Hayashi. It was the first time for the two men to talk since Qin assumed office at the end of last year.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China says it is looking into spy balloon in US airspace: ‘Speculation and hype not conducive’

‘China has no intention of violating the territory and airspace of any sovereign country’

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Honda Integra Hatchback Debuts In China With 1.5 Turbo, Manual Gearbox

It is closely related to the 11th-generation Honda Civic.

Caixin Global

Opinion: How China’s Chip Industry Should Respond to the U.S.-Japan-Netherlands Alliance

A recently established partnership between the three countries threatens to cut China’s access to key chipmaking equipment, so Chinese firms must move quickly to secure international cooperation where it can be found

Fortune

China’s COVID chaos is showing up in corporate earnings

Both Apple and Starbucks blamed China's COVID lockdowns and record case surge for disappointing earnings.

Bangkok Post

Thai AirAsia dusts off idled jets to serve China

The budget carrier Thai AirAsia plans to resume operating eight aircraft that were idled during the pandemic and is considering shifting planes from other areas to cater to the growing number of visitors from China.

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Reuters

Chinese securities official dismissed for rule violation - watchdog

An official with China's securities regulator has been dismissed from his post and expelled from the Communist Party, the anti-graft watchdog said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

China warns Philippines over US bases deal

China has asked the Philippines to avoid being "taken advantage of" by the United States after the Southeast Asian nation agreed to give US military forces access to four new bases.

Caixin Global

China’s Top Diplomat Calls for Military Caution, Economic Cooperation With Japan

Foreign Minister Qin Gang expressed the need for sensitivity over issues related to Taiwan and disputed islands in the East China Sea

Reuters

China objects to more nuclear sub talks among UK, U.S, Australia

China "firmly objects" to further cooperation between Britain, U.S. and Australia on nuclear submarines, its foreign ministry said in a regular briefing on Friday.

The Independent UK

China says it's looking into report of spy balloon over US

China says it is looking into reports that a Chinese spy balloon has been spotted over U.S. airspace

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chinese Spy Balloon Flies over the United States, Pentagon Says

A Chinese spy balloon has been flying over the United States for a couple of days, US officials said on Thursday, in what would be a brazen act just days ahead of a planned trip to Beijing by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Fighter jets were mobilized but military…

Al Jazeera

China to reopen borders with Hong Kong, Macau after COVID closure

Borders have been closed for nearly three years, separating families and disrupting tourism and other businesses.

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