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28
Oct

Merz Seeks Japan’s Support for Trade Alliance as China Urges Germany to Act ‘Rationally’

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Germany is seeking closer trade cooperation with Japan as tensions over economic security and China’s global influence shape relations between major industrial powers. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Japan to support closer trade cooperation, as China urges Berlin to take a “rational” approach to its relationship with Beijing. The diplomatic exchanges highlight growing […]

Taiwan Monitors Chinese Live-Fire Military Drills Along Coast
12
Oct

Taiwan Monitors Chinese Live-Fire Military Drills Along Coast

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Taiwan says its military is closely monitoring a series of Chinese live fire drills scheduled along China’s coastline this week, amid continuing tensions between Beijing and Taipei. Taiwan’s Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Monday that the island’s military is closely monitoring a series of Chinese live fire drills taking place along China’s coast this […]

Philippine Defence Chief Slams China At Seoul Forum 
09
Sep

Philippine Defence Chief Slams China At Seoul Forum 

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Teodoro Reads Chinese Military Attaché’s Note Aloud and Accuses Beijing of “Coercion, Bullying and Aggression” A defence forum in Seoul turned into an unusually public confrontation between the Philippines and China after Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. received and read aloud a note challenging the 2016 international ruling on the South China Sea. Teodoro […]

06
Sep

Moscow Leaves Door Open to Russia-US-China Trilateral Presidential Meeting

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Moscow has not ruled out a possible trilateral meeting involving the presidents of Russia, the United States and China, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, in comments reported by a state news agency. Russia Says Agenda Must Come First Ryabkov indicated that Moscow is open to considering a meeting between Russian President Vladimir […]

19
Aug

Taipei Rejects China’s 12 New Measures for Taiwan

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Taiwan has pushed back against a new package of 12 measures introduced by the Chinese mainland aimed at deepening cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, highlighting continued political tensions between Taipei and Beijing. The measures, announced by the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen, include initiatives to expand trade in Taiwanese agricultural and fishery products, improve services for […]

Taiwan Passes $93 Billion Budget After Record Delay 
15
Aug

Taiwan Passes $93 Billion Budget After Record Delay 

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Parliament Preserves Drone Funding as Political Deadlock Ends After 266 Days Taiwan’s opposition controlled parliament has approved the government’s 2026 budget, ending a record 266-day political deadlock over public spending. The budget authorises approximately NT$2.987 trillion, or $93 billion, in total government expenditure. Lawmakers reduced the government’s original proposal by about NT$48 billion. One of […]

Beijing Shuts Tourist Sites As Heavy Rain Continues 
12
Aug

Beijing Shuts Tourist Sites As Heavy Rain Continues 

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Heavy rain has continued to lash Beijing, forcing authorities to close tourist attractions, suspend public transport and evacuate residents from areas at high risk of flooding and geological disasters. More than 300 tourist and camping sites have been closed, while operations at more than 4,100 rural homestays have been suspended. Authorities have also halted around […]

CHINA EVACUATES ONE MILLION AS MASSIVE STORM HITS EAST
10
Aug

China Evacuates One Million As Massive Storm Hits East 

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Typhoon Dolphin Disrupts Travel and Triggers Flood Warnings Chinese authorities have evacuated more than one million people from their homes across eastern China, including the financial hub of Shanghai, as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall. The powerful storm brought torrential rain and severe weather conditions, disrupting transportation across the region. Nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled in […]

U.S. Imposes New Tariffs On Major Trading Partners 
24
Jul

U.S. Imposes New Tariffs On Major Trading Partners 

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Washington Cites Forced Labour Concerns for New Import Duties Tariffs Affect Dozens of Countries and Economic Blocs The United States has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners, citing concerns that they have failed to adequately address forced labour within their supply chains. The new import duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, apply to key […]

President Trump Orders Release Of 2020 Election Intelligence Files 
17
Jul

President Trump Orders Release Of 2020 Election Intelligence Files 

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Trump Announces Probe Into 2020 U.S. Presidential Election China Rejects Allegations of Election Interference U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the immediate declassification and release of intelligence related to the 2020 U.S. presidential election, saying the documents will shed light on alleged foreign efforts to influence the electoral process. President Trump said newly declassified files […]