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Tiananmen Square vigil organisers in Hong Kong found guilty of ‘inciting subversion’

UK Foreign Office condemns use of national security law to convict activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

What to know about the two former Tiananmen vigil organizers on trial in Hong Kong

Two former organizers of Hong Kong’s massive vigils to remember the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown will hear their verdict on Friday, in a national security trial under a Beijing-imposed law that has virtually silenced the city’s dissent

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Hong Kong court to deliver verdict for 2 prominent former Tiananmen vigil organizers

A Hong Kong court is set to deliver its verdict for two former organizers of the city’s decades-old vigil in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on Friday

The Independent UK · Aug 20

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AP reporter Christopher Bodeen, a tenacious chronicler of China's rise, dies at 55

Longtime AP correspondent Christopher Bodeen has died at 55

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Taiwan proposes a record $35B defense budget for 2027 as China’s military pressure grows

Taiwan's government has proposes a record-high defense budget of over 1 trillion Taiwan dollars, or $35 billion, for next year

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Why Taiwan and the South China Sea matter to the US and the world

U.S. Sen. Darline Graham faced criticism for saying national security was “not my thing” during a debate about Taiwan and the South China Sea

The Independent UK · Aug 20

What to know about the trial of former Tiananmen vigil organizers before a verdict

Two activists who organized Hong Kong's annual Tiananmen Square vigil are likely to hear a verdict in their case brought under a China-imposed national security law

The Independent UK · Aug 20

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Is the US actually too chicken to take on China for trade?

A weak yuan guarantees Beijing massive trade surplus even as the White House tries tamp down on Chinese imports

The Guardian - US · Aug 19

South Korea turns to China as Trump warms up to Kim

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul on Wednesday for talks with South Korean officials, as US President Donald Trump’s push to revive diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reshapes the security dynamics on the Korean Peninsula.

The Times of India · Aug 19

US-led drills to end six days early, South Korea says, amid Trump push for Kim Jong-un talks

South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on 21 August at the request of the US

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

Cash, gold bars by drone: China's PLA stages 'wartime' Taiwan drill

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has used a multi-rotor drone to deliver cases containing gold bars, New Taiwan dollars and US currency during a “wartime financial support” exercise, in a drill that appeared to simulate the logistical demands of a potential operation against Taiwan.

The Times of India · Aug 18

China Slashes US Treasury Holdings to 18-Year Low as 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High

China has drastically cut down its U.S. Treasury holdings, reaching a nearly 18-year low in June, as 30-year Treasury yields jumped to 5.31%, the highest since June 2007.

Benzinga · Aug 18

Clamping down: China tightens exit rules

The Chinese government announced new border regulations in late July in a move seen as expanding state control over its citizens. The new rules, which come into effect on September 15, tighten checks on travellers and provide new grounds for restricting Chinese citizens from leaving the country, including exit bans…

France 24 · Aug 18

South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills

Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm ties with Kim Jong-un

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18

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The Times of India · Aug 18

‘No intention to attack North Korea’: South Korea President Lee after Donald Trump reduces US drills

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung advocates for stronger independent defense capabilities. He defended annual civil-defense exercises as purely defensive measures. These drills occur alongside joint US-South Korea military exercises. President Trump previously instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military drills. Seoul plans to continue strengthening its own defense…

Bangkok Post · Aug 18

China mourns former premier Zhu Rongji with flags lowered, funeral

BEIJING — Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji was mourned on Tuesday with lowered flags and social media commemorations, ahead of a funeral for the reforming trailblazer who died last week at 97.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

China’s economy showing signs that slowdown may be extending

Industrial output and retail sales slump in July after one of the country’s weakest quarterly growth rates ever

Bangkok Post · Aug 17

Taiwan's leader says government to propose record defence spending for 2027

TAIPEI - Taiwan's government will propose record defence spending for 2027, President Lai Ching-te said on Monday, as the island democracy faces growing military pressure from China.

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The Independent UK · Aug 17

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia to deepen strategic ties with Moscow

The head of Myanmar’s military-backed government embarked on an official visit to Russia to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17

After Hormuz, China looks to the promise – and peril – of the Arctic’s ‘ice silk road’

China has established the first scheduled transit through the northern sea route, but questions remain over the environmental and political risks

The Times of India · Aug 16

From hospitals to schools: China expands scrutiny of religious beliefs in Chengdu

China has expanded scrutiny of religious affiliation into public workplaces and schools in Chengdu. Employees at a public hospital were ordered to disclose their religious beliefs and education authorities collected information on the religious backgrounds of students and their families, according to The Epoch Times.

International Business Times UK · Aug 16

DOJ Busts Massive $100K-a-Head Marriage Fraud Ring Arranging Over 1,000 Fake Green Card Unions

The US Department of Justice has charged 11 individuals in a decade-long marriage fraud scheme, allegedly arranging over 1,000 sham marriages to help foreign nationals obtain US green cards.

The Times of India · Aug 16

‘Always proud’: Kim Jong Un hails North Korea-Russia ties in message to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their close relationship. Their countries are actively cooperating in all sectors, ensuring regional security and stability. This growing partnership has deepened significantly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea has provided troops and weapons to…

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

South Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War

SEOUL - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the long-running Korean War, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Russia while asserting its status as an "irreversible" nuclear state.

France 24 · Aug 15

South Korea president proposes talks with Pyongyang to formally end Korean War

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed on Saturday that Pyongyang engage in dialogue to formally end the Korean War, which has technically been ongoing for more than 70 years due to the lack of a peace treaty.

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