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EU foreign policy chief heads for China in attempt to mend fences

The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will pay a three day visit to China starting Thursday in an effort to diffuse tensions between Brussels and Beijing an to put the relationship back on track after years of friction.

Radio France Internationale

Driver killed after crashing into Chinese consulate in San Francisco had knives and crossbow

The as-yet-unnamed man reportedly swung the knives near officers in the moments before they opened fire

The Independent UK

White House condemns car-ramming incident at Chinese consulate in San Francisco

Unnamed driver who crashed car into consulate building was shot by police and later died in hospital

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White House condemns a violent crash at the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco

The White House is condemning a violent crash at the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco that ended with police fatally shooting a man

The Independent UK

What set off the latest South China Sea row between China and Philippines?

Beijing warns Manila not to ‘stir up trouble’ after the Philippine coastguard removes buoys installed by China.

Al Jazeera

China, Japan and South Korea agree talks to calm fears over US ties

Trilateral discussions to resume in response to Beijing’s fears over growing US influence in region

The Guardian - UK

China to Host Third Belt and Road Forum in October

The event marks 10 years since the establishment of the global infrastructure development scheme known as BRI

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Chinese President Xi Jinping yet to confirm presence at G-20 summit in Delhi

G-20 Summit in Delhi nears, Chinese President Xi Jinping yet to confirm attendance; other leaders, including U.S. President Biden, U.K., France, Germany, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, Saudi Prince MbS, have confirmed; Russian President Putin and Mexican President Obrador to send representatives. If Xi Jinping doesn’t attend, it is reported that…

The Hindu

Isolating China would be a mistake, says UK foreign secretary

On trip to Beijing, James Cleverly says Britain is ‘clear-eyed’ about its disagreements with world’s second largest economy

The Guardian - UK

Japan summons Chinese ambassador after stones thrown at embassy, schools

Japan's prime minister urged China to ensure its people "act in a calm and responsible manner" after instances of stones being thrown at diplomatic missions and schools, following the release of wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant.

France 24

Fukushima: China accused of hypocrisy over its own release of wastewater from nuclear plants

Plant in China releases water with higher amounts of tritium, scientist says, calling into question seafood ban imposed on Japan

The Guardian - AU

China bans Japanese seafood after Fukushima wastewater release

Water containing radioactive tritium being pumped into Pacific via tunnel from Tepco plant, amid protests from China, South Korea and fishing communities

The Guardian - AU

North Korean plane takes off from Beijing in a sign Pyongyang is opening borders post-pandemic

A North Korean commercial flight has taken off from Beijing in a sign that Pyongyang is its opening its borders again after almost three years of severe COVID-19 restrictions

The Independent UK

New water plan announced – as it happened

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US, Japan and S. Korea agree to reinforce economic, security ties at Camp David summit

President Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea agreed Friday to expand security and economic ties at a historic summit at the U.S. presidential retreat of Camp David. Their meeting and agreement come at a time that all three countries are on an increasingly tense ledge in…

Al Jazeera

China’s defence minister visits Russia and Belarus in show of support

Beijing says visit underscores drive by China and Russia to align foreign policies to undermine West-led world order.

The Guardian - UK

Still no sign of Qin Gang as China says foreign minister has been replaced

Beijing announces former US ambassador has been removed from office after speculation about his whereabouts

The Independent UK

China criticizes German call for reducing dependency on Chinese products as 'protectionism'

China has criticized a German government call for reducing dependency on Chinese products as a form of protectionism

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Opioid crisis: US and China at odds over influx of fentanyl

Antony Blinken speaks at launch of US-led coalition to address synthetic drug threats

The Independent UK

China says its foreign minister is ill. A senior diplomat will take his place at ASEAN

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang is ill and the country's senior diplomat will take his place at a two-day summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations this week in Jakarta, Indonesia

The Independent UK

China says up to US to create 'necessary conditions' for anti-drugs cooperation

China is insisting it is up to the U.S. to “create necessary conditions” for anti-drugs cooperation, following complaints from Washington that Beijing is ignoring its calls for a crackdown on precursor chemicals for the highly addictive painkiller fentanyl

The Independent UK

Visit by Solomon Islands leader to Beijing underscores rising China-US rivalry in South Pacific

The leader of the Solomon Islands will visit China next week, highlighting the accelerating contest between Beijing and Washington for influence in the South Pacific

The Independent UK

China dismisses criticism of top diplomat's comments appearing to push for race-based alliance

China is dismissing criticism of racially tinged comments by its top diplomat

Tribune News Service

Japan set to pour Fukushima water into Pacific, irking China

Japan is set to win approval to discharge more than a million cubic meters of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site into the Pacific Ocean, a contentious plan that’s soured ties with neighbors including China.

The Independent UK

China calls hacking report 'far-fetched' and accuses the US of targeting the cybersecurity industry

China's government has rejected as “far-fetched and unprofessional” a report by a U.S. security firm that blamed Chinese-linked hackers for attacks on hundreds of public agencies, schools and other targets around the world

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