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North Korea says nuclear status ‘irreversible’ amid US-led pressure

North Korea said on Sunday that its status as a nuclear weapons state is “irreversible” and essential to regional stability, rejecting renewed calls by the United States and its allies for denuclearisation.

The Times of India · Jun 14

Trump and other G7 leaders are meeting without China. Is that a mistake?

China's absence from G7 summits seems increasingly odd given its global economic influence

AAP · Jun 14

China Sees Red As US Tags BYD, Baidu And Alibaba In 'Military List'

The Pentagon had added several non-state-backed Chinese companies, including electric vehicle maker BYD, and technology firms Alibaba and Baidu to its military list, aimed at identifying companies which the US administration views as having links to the Chinese military.

International Business Times · Jun 13

Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing 'real-world' tests

A suspected bird strike on a Chinese-made C909 regional jet in Beijing has reportedly left some marks on its nose and airframe, but experts said the likelihood of any severe damage was very low.

Bangkok Post · Jun 12

Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang

South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister have been sentenced to 30 years in prison in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang to heighten tensions with North Korea and and justify declaring martial law at home

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Philippines protests China's sanctions against its defense chief as 'an unfriendly act'

The Philippine government says China’s imposition of sanctions, including an entry ban, against Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. was “an unfriendly act” that could further strain relations

The Independent UK · Jun 12

China has long sought to control women’s bodies. Increasingly, they’re making their own choices

More women are rejecting state pressure over their reproductive choices, amid the devastating legacy of the one-child policy

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11

War Fears Surge After Taiwan Conducts First Anti-Invasion Drill Using US-Made HIMARS Rockets

Taiwan conducts live-fire drills using US-made HIMARS near its western coast, escalating regional tensions as a $14 billion US arms deal remains under review.

International Business Times UK · Jun 11

Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD Flagged as 'Chinese Military Company' by Pentagon Over Security Concerns

The US has controversially added Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to a list of Chinese military companies, sparking tensions and prompting the firms to challenge the designation.

International Business Times UK · Jun 11

FBI Seizes Websites Allegedly Used By Chinese Agents To Recruit U.S. Agents With Security Clearance

The FBI seized over a dozen websites it alleged were used by Chinese agents to recruit current and former U.S. officials with security clearances.

International Business Times · Jun 11