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China Sentences Former Official To Death Over $325 Million Bribery Scandal

Yang Youlin, a former Chinese official, has been sentenced to death for accepting bribes worth £240 million over 30 years, amid President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Taiwan revives ‘anti-communist education’ for military cadets amid China threat

Taipei says ‘it is necessary for them to clearly understand national security threats’

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Tourist goes viral for questioning Malaysian hotel staff about ‘missing’ China flag

Man gets upset after noticing dozens of national flags in breakfast area but not his country’s

The Independent UK · Jul 7

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What to know about China's rare ballistic missile test and why it raises concerns

China's navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine, showcasing its growing nuclear deterrence capabilities

The Independent UK · Jul 7

India breaks into China's steel box monopoly after costly lesson

India has launched its first export-import (EXIM) shipping container for global deployment, marking its entry into a sector overwhelmingly dominated by China, which controls about 90-97% of global container manufacturing.

The Economic Times · Jul 7

US Voices 'Great Concern' Over China's Nuclear Buildup After Submarine Missile Test into Pacific

The US expresses concern over China's submarine-launched ballistic missile test, highlighting Beijing's nuclear expansion and urging transparency and arms control discussions

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Afternoon Update: China’s missile test condemned; tributes for Melbourne teacher; and another ‘Pam the Bird’ stunt

Albanese says China’s weapons test in the Pacific risks fuelling dangerous nuclear proliferation

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7

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Japan, China coast guard ships face off near disputed East China Sea islands

Japanese and Chinese coast guard ships confronted each other near disputed islands Tuesday. Each nation claimed to have expelled the other's vessels from their territorial waters. The incident occurred near uninhabited islands claimed by both Japan and China. This maritime encounter follows recent diplomatic tensions between the two nations. Both…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Chinese court hands former official rare death sentence in £250m corruption case

Jiangsu court strips Yang Youlin of all political rights and ordered confiscation of his personal assets

The Independent UK · Jul 7

East China Sea tensions flare: Japan, China clash in high-stakes maritime standoff near disputed Senkaku Islands

Japan's coast guard expelled Chinese vessels from waters near disputed islands. China stated its coast guard warned and expelled an intruding Japanese fishing boat. The confrontation occurred amid already strained ties between the two Asian powers. The Senkaku-Diaoyu islands remain a major flashpoint for decades. The East China Sea region…

The Times of India · Jul 7

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong set for September sentencing in second national security case

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong is scheduled to be sentenced in September in a case brought under a Beijing-imposed national security law

The Independent UK · Jul 7

China missile test: what do we know and why are countries in the region concerned?

Beijing described the test as ‘routine’, while the US, Australia and countries in the Pacific condemned the exercise

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7

China sentences former official to death in $325 million bribery case

The Changzhou Intermediate People's Court in Jiangsu province said Yang accepted the illicit payments between 1993 and 2023 in return for helping individuals and companies secure projects, business opportunities, land allocations and financial support. According to the court, the bribes were paid in exchange for assistance with "undertaking projects, business…

The Times of India · Jul 7

Australian PM says Chinese missile test could have caused ‘considerable damage’ if weaponised

Solomon Islands prime minister says he doesn’t want to see more countries testing ICBMs in Pacific, adding ‘be our friend but don’t threaten us’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6

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AAP · Jul 6

'Provocative act': PM hits out at Chinese missile test

Anthony Albanese has criticised China's testing of nuclear-capable missiles in the Pacific, saying it destabilises the region.

The Economic Times · Jul 6

From Indonesia to Australia to New Zealand, PM Modi charts India's Indo-Pacific arc

India is actively building relationships across the Indo-Pacific region. Prime Minister Modi's visits aim to strengthen ties with key nations. These partnerships focus on shared visions of a multipolar Asia. India seeks to enhance its strategic space and economic autonomy. This initiative underscores India's growing influence in the maritime domain.

International Business Times · Jul 6

Iran Has Millions of Barrels to Sell. But Doing So Could Be Much Harder Than Expected

Though sanctions on Iranian oil exports have been waived as part of the ceasefire deal with the U.S., Tehran could face not having any interested buyers.

The Economic Times · Jul 6

The message behind the missile China just shot rings loud and clear

China's rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific has alarmed Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. This demonstration of growing undersea nuclear capabilities, occurring amid regional security shifts and US unpredictability, signals Beijing's expanding reach. Regional powers are now actively strengthening their own security networks, seeking greater self-reliance in a…

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The Times of India · Jul 6

Xi Jinping sends rare July 4 greeting to Trump days after he ranked communism above 9/11, world wars as a threat

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to US President Donald Trump marking the 250th Independence Day, Beijing confirmed Monday. This comes as an unusual public gesture on a holiday China typically passes over in silence.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6

China tests long-range ballistic missile in the Pacific, angering neighbours

NEW YORK — China test-fired a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, the first such launch in almost two years, prompting alarmed countries to criticise the move as destabilising.

The Times of India · Jul 6

'Strategically aligned': Singapore, Indonesia pledge to keep Strait of Malacca open and free

Singapore and Indonesia have pledged to keep the Strait of Malacca open, safe and accessible to all, elevating maritime security to the forefront of a bilateral relationship that both countries see as critical to regional stability.

The Independent UK · Jul 6

China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns

China’s navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific

France 24 · Jul 6

China conducts long-range ballistic missile test in South Pacific

China said it test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific on Monday, after countries in the region reported having been warned of an imminent test.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6

Afternoon Update: China conducts Pacific missile test; Albanese apologises for Kylie comments; and England’s epic win in Mexico

A ⁠test missile topped with ‌a ‌dummy warhead landed ‌in the Pacific Ocean, Chinese state media reported

The Economic Times · Jul 6

China says successfully conducted test missile launch in Pacific Ocean

China's naval forces have successfully test-fired a strategic missile from a nuclear submarine in the Pacific Ocean. The launch occurred on Monday, following regional concerns about Beijing's missile testing plans. A spokesperson confirmed the missile, carrying a training warhead, accurately hit its designated target in international waters. This development comes…

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