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Oil Drops as Weak China Factory Data Fan Demand Concerns

Oil prices dropped on Monday, as weak manufacturing data from China and Japan for July weighed on the outlook for demand, while investors braced for this week's meeting of officials from OPEC and other top producers on supply adjustments. Brent crude futures were down $1.19, or 1.1%, at $102.78 a…

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US seeks to expand ties with New Zealand amid China worries

The commander of the United States military in the Pacific says he wants to expand and strengthen its ties with New Zealand

The Independent UK

New Zealand borders fully reopened as last Covid restrictions lifted

Cruise ships, international students and visitors from China and India among those who will be able to once again travel to New Zealand

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China-Taiwan relations: what’s behind the tensions – in 30 seconds

Unification is a key goal of Chinese leader Xi Jinping and analysts say threat that Beijing will invade Taiwan is higher than ever

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand will continue to cooperate with ‘more assertive’ China, Ardern says

Despite their differences the nations have shared interests, Jacinda Ardern says as she plans trip to China

The Guardian - AU

China reports 393 new COVID cases for July 31 vs 541 day earlier

China reported 393 new coronavirus cases for July 31, of which 84 were symptomatic and 309 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Monday.

Reuters

Ardern strikes a softer tone on China

Speech struck a friendlier tone towards China, perhaps reflecting realisation that in the first six months of the year NZ went too far with pro-Western foreign policy, says Geoffrey Miller

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Even as China becomes more assertive, there are still shared interests, New Zealand's prime minister says

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday that even "as China becomes more assertive in the pursuit of its interests", there are still shared interests that the two countries can and should co-operate on.

Reuters

Australia urged to intervene as China tries to buy a strategic Solomon Islands port

The purchase would give China control of an island in the Solomons with a port that could be used immediately for large vessels, an airstrip, and large areas of land, the Australian government has been warned.

ABC News

US House Speaker Pelosi begins Asia tour, no mention of Taiwan

House of Representatives speaker confirms she will visit four Asian countries amid speculation she might visit Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

China’s factory activity shrinks amid Covid disruption

Sharpest contraction is in energy-intensive industries, such as petrol, coking coal and ferrous metals

The Guardian - UK

Nasa criticises China over uncontrolled rocket crash in Indian Ocean

The rocket fell into the Indian Ocean at around 4.45pm GMT on Saturday

Evening Standard

Pelosi confirmed details of her trip to Asia, but did not say if she'll visit Taiwan

The speaker of the House will stop in four Asian countries this week, but made no mention of a possible stop in Taiwan. Rumors she might visit the island democracy has fueled tension with China.

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Hayashi, Blinken affirm Taiwan policy

WASHINGTON -- Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday and confirmed that Tokyo and Washington had not changed their basic position on Taiwan, where China is increasing military pressure.

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The Guardian - UK

Era of soaring house prices is ending as central banks raise rates

Policies are tightening when major economies are either falling into recession or heading that way

The Hindu

Army Chief meets Bhutan King in Thimphu; focus on further boosting enduring strategic ties

Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande also met with the Indian officials engaged in capacity-building of Bhutanese military.

The Times of India

Army chief meets Bhutan King in Thimphu; focus on further boosting enduring strategic ties

NEW DELHI: Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande has met Bhutanese king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and other top civil and military leaders of Bhutan with a focus on further boosting enduring strategic ties.

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Nancy Pelosi begins Asia trip but does not mention Taiwan

Reports that House speaker could visit Taiwan have riled China; analysts say she may yet do so in unofficial capacity

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Liz Truss 'absolutely delighted' to have Tom Tugendhat endorsement

Liz Truss says she is 'absolutely delighted' that her former Tory leadership rival Tom Tugendhat has endorsed her campaign.Tugendhat, who described Truss as being “founded on true Conservative principles” came out in support of her vision for “a growth economy.” The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee also praised Truss’s…

The Independent UK

China says remains of rocket booster fall to Earth

China's space agency says debris from a rocket that boosted part of China’s new space station into orbit has fallen into the sea in the Philippines

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US House Speaker Pelosi Begins Asia Tour, No Mention of Taiwan

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi starts a tour of four Asian countries on Sunday, her office said, without mentioning Taiwan amid intense speculation she might visit the self-ruled island claimed by China. "Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region, including visits to Singapore,…

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Chinese Booster Rocket Makes Uncontrolled Return to Earth

A Chinese booster rocket made an uncontrolled return to Earth on Saturday, leading US officials to chide Beijing for not sharing information about the potentially hazardous object's descent. US Space Command "can confirm the People's Republic of China (PRC) Long March 5B (CZ-5B) re-entered over the Indian Ocean at approx…

Reuters

U.S House Speaker Pelosi to visit Asia, no mention of Taiwan

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit four Asian countries from Sunday, her office said, without mentioning Taiwan amid intense speculation she might visit the self-ruled island claimed by China.

Reuters

China air force, referring to Taiwan, says it can safeguard 'territorial integrity'

China will "resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity", an air force spokesman was quoted by state media as saying on Sunday.

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David Pratt's Four Corners: The looming battle for Kherson

THE secretly distributed flyers and posters that have been appearing on the city’s walls warn of what’s to come.

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