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Left-wing politics

Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks

Regular leader-to-leader dialogue between Biden and Xi resumed, focusing on Taiwan, AI, and security.

Biden emphasizes sustained interactions to prevent escalation to conflict, with upcoming high-level engagements between the US and China. [ more ]

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China vents fury at Philippines over Taiwan congratulations

China accuses Manila of interfering in internal affairs after Philippines congratulates winner of Taiwan's presidential election.

Tension between China and the Philippines likely to deepen over contesting territorial claims in the South China Sea. [ more ]

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In talks with US, China says it will never compromise' on Taiwan

Chinese military officials assert that Beijing will never compromise on the issue of Taiwan during talks with their US counterparts.

China also urged the US to reduce its military presence and provocative actions in the South China Sea, and to stop supporting violations by individual countries. [ more ]

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China tells US it will 'never compromise' on issue of Taiwan

Chinese military officials told US counterparts that Beijing will never compromise on the issue of Taiwan and urged them to stop provocative actions in the South China Sea.

China emphasized its concerns about maritime and air security issues, and urged the US to reduce its military deployment and stop supporting violations by other countries. [ more ]

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China appoints former navy chief Dong Jun as new defence minister

China appoints Dong Jun as the new defense minister after months of uncertainty following the sacking of his predecessor

Dong's role will focus on engaging with the US military to lower the risk of conflict over Taiwan and the South China Sea [ more ]

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How the U.S. Is Racing to Build a Drone Fleet to Compete With China

The U.S. is developing next-generation drones to counter China's advancements

There are concerns about a potential conflict over Taiwan in the South China Sea [ more ]

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The Philippines Accuses China of Swarming' Reef Off Its Coast. Here's What to Know

Chinese vessels near Whitsun Reef off the coast of the Philippines are likely a display of maritime power in the contested South China Sea.

There are over 135 Chinese maritime militia vessels present at Whitsun Reef, which falls within Philippine sovereign waters. [ more ]

WSJ

On a Tiny Island in the Middle of Nowhere, 250 People Are Fending Off China

China's presence in the South China Sea has grown more assertive over the past decade.

Residents of Thitu Island have witnessed China's fishing militia and military presence near their island. [ more ]

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Australia and Philippines begin joint patrols in South China Sea as regional tensions rise

Australia and the Philippines have started joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea to counter China's assertiveness.

The joint patrols demonstrate the commitment of both countries to a rules-based order, cooperation, and regional security.

The exercises come after similar joint patrols between the Philippines and the US near Taiwan. [ more ]

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6 months ago

Philippines military accuses China of bullying and vows to continue South China Sea missions

The Philippines accuses China of trying to bully smaller countries into submission in the South China Sea.

The Philippines vows to continue missions to deliver supplies to the grounded warship despite China's attempts to block them.

Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea despite a tribunal finding this to have no legal basis. [ more ]

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6 months ago

China's Xi to meet Biden: What's the agenda, will Gaza war be discussed?

Security and trade are expected to dominate the agenda of the meeting between President Biden and China's Xi.

The meeting comes amid geopolitical tensions over the Israeli war on Gaza and the Ukraine-Russia war.

The two leaders will discuss the militarization of the South China Sea, Taiwan, trade disagreements, Chinese surveillance, and fentanyl smuggling. [ more ]

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China Investing in Open-Source Intelligence Collection on the U.S.

China's intelligence agencies are investing deeply in open-source intelligence to learn more about the capabilities of the American military in the Pacific and beyond, according to a new report.The analysis, by the threat intelligence company Recorded Future, details efforts by China's government and companies to collect publicly available data from the Pentagon, think tanks and private firms information Beijing's military can use to help plan for a potential conflict with the United States.

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US politics

China's Aggressive Maneuver Against U.S. Spy Plane Highlights Escalating Tensions

A Chinese fighter jet conducted what U.S. military officials called an aggressive midair intercept of an American surveillance plane as it flew over the South China Sea on Friday, the latest in a series of incidents in the region between the two powers.U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, which oversees military operations in Asia, said the incident involved a Chinese J-16 and an Air Force RC-135 surveillance plane that was flying in international airspace.

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China threatens 'serious consequences' over US warship DW 03/24/2023

27 minutes ago27 minutes ago China and the US are once again in a standoff over the question of sovereignty in the South China Sea.The US says its ship was asserting its maritime rights in the area.China warned the US on Friday that there would be "serious consequences" after a US warship entered waters claimed by Beijing, ramping up already heightened tensions.

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China, US in war of words over South China Sea navigation

China says US destroyer warned off for second day, US Navy said its ship successfully challenged China maritime claims.China's defence ministry has said that it had for a second time monitored and driven away the US Navy guided missile destroyer USS Milius after it entered what Beijing claims as its territorial waters in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands.

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China to reopen to foreign tourists for first time since Covid crisis

China will reopen its borders to foreign tourists for the first time in the three years since the Covid pandemic erupted by allowing all categories of visas to be issued.The removal of this last cross-border control measure on Wednesday comes after authorities declared victory over the virus last month.

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Chinese navy jet flies within 10ft of US air force plane over South China Sea

A Chinese military plane came within 10ft (three meters) of a US air force aircraft over the contested South China Sea last week and forced it to take evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision in international airspace, the US military said.The close encounter followed what the US called a recent trend of increasingly dangerous behavior by Chinese military aircraft.

Independent

US denies Chinese claim it drove away American destroyer

The United States has denied Chinese claims that its military drove away an American guided-missile destroyer from operating around disputed islands in the South China Sea.ensions in the region between the two powers continue to rise.The US navy's 7th Fleet said a statement from China's Southern Theatre Command that it had forced the USS Milius away from waters around the Paracel Islands - called Xisha by China - was "false".

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Putin should be under no illusion Xi is not Russia's knight in shining armour | Olga Chyzh

The three-day visit of Xi Jinping to Russia was packed with action: a crepe and quail meal, photo ops and ceremonial signings.Pomp and circumstance aside, Xi's visit to Russia did not live up to Putin's hopes and expectations.As it turns out, the obvious similarities between the two leaders their autocratic hold on power and their tenuous relationship with the west do not directly translate into common interests and goals.

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Biden is selling U.S. nuclear submarines to Australia to counter China

A Royal Australian Navy submarine arrives at a logistics port visit on April 1, 2021 in Hobart, Australia.New nuclear-powered submarines will eventually replace them.Handout/Australian Defence Force via Get President Biden is meeting leaders of Australia and the United Kingdom in San Diego to lay out some details of a new nuclear submarine pact: part of a defense partnership aimed at countering China's growing military power.

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US carrier strike group begins operating in South China Sea as tensions with China simmer

A US carrier strike group began operating in the South China Sea on Thursday, the Navy announced, amid heightened tensions with Beijing, which claims much of the body of water as its sovereign territory.Two Chinese ships are already tailing the US group, a defense official told CNN, which consists of an aircraft carrier, a guided missile cruiser, and three guided missile destroyers.

Nytimes

Television

Trevor Noah Weighs In on the Killing of Ayman al-Zawahri

Noah argued that safe houses should be called something different because "every terrorist gets killed in a safe house."

the Guardian

Australia news live updates: Anthony Albanese to meet Joko Widodo after touching down in Indonesia

Fifteen men have been charged after a week of raids targeting bikies and organised crime gangs across Sydney's south-west, AAP reports.

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China and Cambodia hold first naval drills in Cambodian waters

Exercises underline deepening relationship between Phnom Penh and Beijing, which has expansive claims in the South China Sea.China and Cambodia have begun their first-ever naval drills in Cambodian waters.The Chinese Ministry of National Defence said the drills dubbed China-Cambodia Golden Dragon 2023 involving personnel from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Military Command began on Sunday.

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China, Philippines commit to peaceful South China Sea solution

Xi and Marcos hold talks in Beijing, agree to manage differences over the South China Sea through peaceful means'.China and the Philippines have agreed to set up a direct communications channel on the South China Sea and to handle disputes over the contested waterway through peaceful means, according to a joint statement by the two countries.

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China willing to recalibrate' strained Australia ties, FM says

Wang Yi says Australia should correct its understanding of China for relations to set sail again.

the Guardian

2 years ago

China seeks to reset relationship with Australia after election

China will seek talks with whichever party wins Saturday's Australian federal election, with diplomatic sources declaring that they see "a good opportunity" to ease tensions in the period after the vote.

Washington Post

U.S. officials wary of Chinese plans for floating nuclear plants

China is developing floating nuclear reactors to power military facilities in the South China Sea, potentially undermining regional security. [ more ]

Washington Post

Business

Analysis | Is China 'Uninvestable' and What Does That Even Mean?

For more than a year, President Xi Jinping inveighed against the "disorderly expansion of capital" as he launched punishing regulatory and antitrust campaigns against the private sector, from Big Tech to after-school tutoring.

Washington Post

(Final sig tk) Rough waters in the South China Sea

Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated due to competing sovereignty claims, impacting global trade routes and resources. [ more ]

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Beijing condemns US-Japan-Philippines summit, summons envoys DW 04/12/2024

China criticized US, Japan, Philippines for bloc politics in South China Sea tensions. [ more ]

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China says it conducted military drills in South China Sea on same day as US and allies

China conducted military patrols in the South China Sea amidst joint drills by other countries.

The US has expressed unwavering commitment to defending the Philippines in the South China Sea, escalating tensions with China. [ more ]

East Asia Forum

China loses strategic waters in the South China Sea | East Asia Forum

China's coercion in the South China Sea faced resistance from Southeast Asian claimants since 2022.

Philippines stands firm against China's aggression in the South China Sea despite multiple incidents. [ more ]

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Decoding China: Can Beijing become a naval power in Pacific? DW 03/11/2024

China's firm resolve to reunify with Taiwan without mentioning 'peaceful', US security guarantees to Taiwan, Beijing's naval buildup in the South China Sea. [ more ]

Washington Post

Philippines strikes security deals as tensions rise with China at sea

The Philippines is rapidly building defense alliances with multiple countries to deter Chinese aggression in disputed waters.

New security agreements with at least 18 countries have been signed or discussed by the Philippines since a Chinese coast guard ship incident. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

US-Philippines-Japan Summit to Contain China Described as a "Council of War"

The U.S. hosts a trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines at the White House to strengthen military ties in countering China's presence in the South China Sea. [ more ]

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ASEAN, Australia call for peace in South China Sea DW 03/06/2024

ASEAN and Australia call for peace and stability in South China Sea

China's aggressive behavior in the region causes tensions [ more ]

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3 months ago

Vietnam, Philippines sign deals on security in disputed South China Sea

Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to cooperate on maritime security in the South China Sea, a move that could anger China.

The agreements between Vietnam and the Philippines on incident prevention and maritime cooperation among coastguards could lead to compromises on their competing claims in the disputed waters. [ more ]

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China and US hold rival military drills in disputed South China Sea

China showcased fighter jets firing missiles in the South China Sea during rival military exercises with the US.

Tension between China and the Philippines in disputed reefs continues to escalate, with China warning its neighbour to exercise caution. [ more ]

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How an impasse in the South China Sea drove the Philippines, US closer

China has militarized Mischief Reef in the South China Sea, which was once a disputed area.

Some in the Philippines believe that if the US had not left in 1992, China would not have taken over Mischief Reef. [ more ]

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China names former navy chief Dong Jun as new defence minister

China has appointed a new defense minister, Dong Jun.

The appointment is seen as a sign of China prioritizing the South China Sea as a geopolitical hotspot. [ more ]

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Why the South China Sea was turbulent in 2023 DW 12/26/2023

On December 10, a flotilla of 40 boats set off from the Philippine coastal town of El Nido in Palawan province to a group of islets and shoals in the South China Sea called the Spratly Islands, parts of which are claimed by several countries.

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Rhetoric escalates in China-Philippines South China Sea dispute

Chinese state media warns the Philippines that provocations' in South China Sea are extremely dangerous'.

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Decoding China: 'Wolf Warrior' diplomacy echoes US mistakes DW 12/15/2023

Tensions between China and the Philippines are escalating over their territorial dispute in the South China Sea.

China accuses the Philippines of being a proxy for the US and warns against becoming pawns in a geopolitical chess game. [ more ]

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China's Xi on visit to Vietnam months after Hanoi strengthened ties with US

President Xi Jinping is visiting Vietnam to deepen ties between the two countries.

Both China and Vietnam are vying for influence in the region as Hanoi strengthens its diplomatic relations with Western countries. [ more ]

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US asks Beijing to stop 'dangerous' South China Sea conduct DW 12/11/2023

The US State Department has condemned China's actions in the South China Sea, calling them dangerous and destabilizing.

China and the Philippines have traded blame after a collision between a Philippine boat and a Chinese Coast Guard ship near a contested reef. [ more ]

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Philippines and China accuse each other of South China Sea collisions

Tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea have escalated due to a recent collision between their vessels.

China accuses the Philippines of illegally entering its waters and intentionally ramming into a Chinese coast guard vessel.

The Philippines accuses China of firing water cannons and ramming its resupply vessels, causing serious damage. [ more ]

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Philippines accuses China of targeting fishing boats in South China Sea

Philippines accused Chinese coastguard of using water cannon to obstruct its vessels in the South China Sea.

China's actions deemed illegal and inhuman by the Philippine task force. [ more ]

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US politics

US says Chinese jet conducted unnecessarily aggressive maneuver' intercepting US spy plane over South China Sea

A Chinese fighter jet conducted an unnecessarily aggressive maneuver during an intercept of a US spy plane in international airspace over the South China Sea last week, the US military said in a statement Tuesday.The Chinese J-16 fighter cut directly in front of the nose of the US RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft on May 26, forcing the US plane to fly through the wake turbulence of the intercepting aircraft.

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US politics

Biden looks to strengthen ties with Philippines as Marcos visits White House

President Joe Biden is expected to welcome Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the White House this week as part of continued efforts to strengthen security and economic relations between the US and the Philippines amid regional concerns over an increasingly assertive China.Senior administration officials described new steps and initiatives that will be announced this week, including a new set of bilateral defense guidelines to strengthen the alliance and the transfer of US hardware including three C-130 aircraft and additional patrol vessels to support efforts to modernize Manila's armed forces.

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Malaysia detains Chinese ship accused of looting British war graves

Malaysia has detained a Chinese ship suspected of looting two British Second World War shipwrecks, authorities said.In a statement posted to Facebook the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said that a cargo ship had been detained for anchoring without permission at a position 20.1 nautical miles east of Tanjung Siang on Sunday afternoon.

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Watch live as Liz Truss speaks at democracy summit in Copenhagen

Watch live as Liz Truss speaks at a democracy summit in Copenhagen on Monday 15 May.The former prime minister is expected to deliver a talk alongside other political figures, including exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi.Volodymyr Zelensky, president of Ukraine, also delivered a pre-recorded message to the summit early on Monday, ahead of his surprise visit to the UK to meet Rishi Sunak.

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Senior Tories warn Liz Truss risks undermining Rishi Sunak with Taiwan trip

Liz Truss's visit to Taiwan risks undermining Rishi Sunak on the world stage, senior Conservatives have warned.The former prime minister was accused of embarking on a trip that looks selfish and disloyal and which will complicate the government's position on China.It comes as Mr Sunak prepares to attend his first meeting of the G7 group of world leaders, at which the issue of how to deal with China is expected to be discussed.

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West must get real' on military co-operation, Truss to say in Taiwan visit

Liz Truss is to warn that there cannot be meaningful deterrence without hard power, during a high-profile visit to Taiwan next week.The former prime minister, who was widely expected to move the UK Government on to a more hawkish footing when it came to dealings with China, is expected to meet Taiwanese government officials during the trip.

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Extraordinarily dangerous time' for world, warns armed forces chief

The world is going through an extraordinarily dangerous time as war rages in Europe and confrontations escalate between the West and China, North Korea and Iran, the head of Britain's armed forces has warned.Russia's invasion of Ukraine has seen naked aggression and territorial expansion, said Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, along with extraordinary vilification and hatred, ethnic scourges, sub-human labelling and war crimes including summary executions.

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NYC food

A Rare Tamale Inspired by the Deep South Shows Up in Brooklyn

1. Bobbi's Brooklyn is the first brick-and-mortar restaurant to bring Chicago-style tamales to Brooklyn.
2. Bobbi's Brooklyn's tamales are made using a traditional recipe that has been passed down for generations, and are served in a variety of flavors.

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France news

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss warns of China threats during Taiwan visit

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss warned of the economic and political threats to the West posed by China during a visit Wednesday to Beijing's democratic rival Taiwan.Truss is the first former British prime minister since Margaret Thatcher in the 1990s to visit the self-governing island republic that China claims as its own territory, to be conquered by force if necessary.

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France news

India launches new aircraft carrier as China concerns grow

India commissioned its first home-built aircraft carrier Friday as it seeks to counter regional rival China's much larger and growing fleet, and expand its own indigenous shipbuilding capabilities.

Futurism

Environment

Climate Change Linked to Increased Pirate Attacks

Jolly Roger
Climate change isn't just causing weird weather patterns, like stronger storms or flood surges wreaking havoc on coastal communities and infrastructure.Apparently, scientists say, we can also blame it for - we shit you not - an increase in pirate attacks in the waters off East Africa.It's not quite as wild as it sounds.

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Environment

Impact of warmer seas on fish stocks leads to rise in pirate attacks

Dwindling fish stocks caused by the climate crisis are leading to an increase in pirate attacks, according to a new study looking at two piracy hotspots over the past two decades.Warmer seas have negatively affected fisheries in east Africa, one of the world's worst areas for piracy; while in the South China Sea, another hotspot for attacks, it has had the opposite effect: fish populations have risen.

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US, China agree to maintain communication as officials meet

White House adviser Jake Sullivan's talks with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi aimed to manage competition', US says.Top officials from the United States and China have agreed to maintain communication as they met in the Austrian capital, the White House says.US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, held candid, substantive and constructive discussions in Vienna on Wednesday and Thursday, the White House said in a statement.

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UK politics

Path of error and danger': China angry and confused over Aukus deal

When the UK, the US and Australia announced the details of their multibillion-dollar deal to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines on Monday, the reaction in China was both outrage and confusion.The allies were walking further and further down the path of error and danger, said Wang Wenbin, China's foreign ministry spokesperson, on Tuesday.

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UK politics

Britain's defence policy is not British, not defensive and not even a policy. It's a mess | Simon Jenkins

One tank that is not on its way to Ukraine is Britain's latest super-tank, the Ajax.It has been more than 10 years in the planning and 5.5bn in the building, but it doesn't work.Its tracks suffer from speed bumps and its interior keeps injuring its drivers.If I were the mythological warrior Ajax, I would sue for my reputation.

Independent

US says it will defend Philippines following South China Sea laser incident

The United States renewed a warning that it would defend its treaty ally if Filipino forces come under attack in the disputed South China Sea, after a Chinese coast guard ship allegedly hit a Philippine patrol vessel with a military-grade laser that briefly blinded some of its crew.
he Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila sent a strongly worded diplomatic protest to the Chinese Embassy Tuesday that "condemned the shadowing, harassment, dangerous manoeuvres, directing of military-grade laser, and illegal radio challenges" by the Chinese ship.

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China threatens US entities over downing of balloon

BEIJING, China China said Wednesday it will take measures against U.S. entities related to the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the American East Coast.At a daily briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin gave no details and did not identify the targets of the measures.China says the balloon was an unmanned weather airship that was accidentally blown off course and accuses the U.S. of overreacting in bringing it down with a missile fired from an F-22 fighter jet.

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US news

Chinese fighter jet confronts US Navy plane with CNN crew aboard as tensions simmer in the South China Sea

Kadena Air Base, Japan CNN The US Navy reconnaissance jet flies at 21,500 feet over the South China Sea, 30 miles from the contested Paracel Islands, a group of about 130 small atolls, the biggest of which are home to Chinese military bases.A voice, saying it's coming from a People's Liberation Army (PLA) airport, crackles over the radio of the US Navy P-8 Poseidon as a CNN crew, given rare access aboard the US flight, listens in.

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Arts

My wife and I quit our jobs to sail the Caribbean

Author Scott Neuman's sailboat, Symbiosis, on passage between St. Lucia and Martinique in 2017.Debbie Daigle There's another universe not far from land.It is devoid of buildings, trees, cars, cellphones and the internet.Seemingly limitless water extends uninterrupted in all directions.You don't have to travel a great distance to discover this other cosmos.

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China, Philippines agree on cooling tensions, boosting trade DW 01/05/2023

01/05/2023January 5, 2023 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is visiting Beijing to seek better economic ties with China despite continued tension over territorial disputes in the South China Sea.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.is currently on a three-day visit to Beijing, seeking to improve ties with China after taking office in June.

Independent

US says Chinese fighter jet could have caused air collision

The US military says a Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously close to an Air Force plane over the South China Sea, forcing the American pilot to manoeuvre to avoid a collision.S Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement that the incident occurred on December 21 when the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy J-11 flew in front of and within six metres (20 feet) of the nose of an RC-135, a type of large reconnaissance plane operated by the US Air Force.

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World politics

U.S. Says Chinese Fighter Jet Flew Dangerously Close to American Plane

The U.S. military said on Thursday that a Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously close to a U.S. Air Force aircraft that was conducting routine operations over the South China Sea on Dec. 21, nearly causing the planes to collide.The Chinese pilot of a J-11 jet performed an unsafe maneuver, flying in front and within 20 feet of the nose of a U.S. Air Force RC-135 plane, the U.S. military said in a statement, adding that the American pilot was forced to take evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision.

Nytimes

World politics

Typhoon Noru Heads for Vietnam After Hitting the Philippines

Typhoon Noru, a powerful storm that hit the Philippines this week, was moving west across the South China Sea toward central Vietnam on Tuesday.

Nytimes

World politics

How a Globetrotting Family Learned to Love Soccer and the 'Grey Wiggle'

SYDNEY, Australia - I woke up early Tuesday morning, figuring that the World Cup qualifier in Qatar between Australia and Peru would already be over - but no.It was still scoreless after extra time.

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China fighter jet flew within six metres of US surveillance plane

Video of incident shows a Chinese J-11 jet flying dangerously close to a US surveillance plane over the South China Sea.A Chinese fighter jet flew within six metres (20 feet) of a United States Air Force surveillance plane over the hotly contested South China Sea earlier this month, the US military said on Thursday.

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WATCH: Chinese Fighter Pilot Comes Within 20 Feet of US Air Force Plane in South China Sea

The Department of Defense has released a video of China intercepting a U.S. aircraft.In a statement, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command decried what it called an unsafe maneuver: On Dec. 21 (China Standard Time), a People's Liberation Army Navy J-11 fighter pilot performed an unsafe maneuver during an intercept of a U.S. Air Force RC-135 aircraft, which was lawfully conducting routine operations over the South China Sea in international airspace.

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US and China level accusations after fighter jet near-miss over South China Sea

An F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter takes off from the US Navy carrier USS Ronald Reagan in the Pacific.US NAVY/MC2 JANWEB B. LAGAZO HAN (efe) The United States claims a Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously close to a US Air Force plane over the South China Sea, forcing the American pilot to maneuver to avoid a collision.

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EU pledges $10bn investment in Southeast Asia during ASEAN summit

Brussels hosts the leaders of Southeast Asian countries in the face of the Ukraine war and challenges from China.The EU has promised billions of dollars of investment in Southeast Asia, as leaders looked to bolster ties at a summit in the face of the Ukraine war and challenges from China.The European Union hosted its first full summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Brussels on Wednesday.

Independent

G20 foreign ministers' meeting may lead to wider divisions over war in Ukraine

Foreign ministers from the world's largest nations are looking to address the war in Ukraine and its impact on global energy and food security when they meet in Indonesia this week.

Washington Post

US, others hold joint naval drills amid China concerns

BEIJING - U.S., Japanese, Australian and Canadian warships are currently staging extensive joint drills in Japanese and international waters, the U.S. Navy said Wednesday.Without mentioning China directly, the 7th Fleet said the two-week biennial "Keen Sword" exercises include scenarios designed to "challenge the critical capabilities required to support the defense of Japan and stability of the Indo-Pacific region."

Nytimes

Opinion | Xi Jinping and the Perils of Overreach

The Covid policy has angered citizens and saddled local governments with the huge costs of constant testing and quarantining.

Theregister

Privacy professionals

China-linked APT40 targets wind turbines, Aust. government

Researchers at security company Proofpoint and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) said on Tuesday they had identified a cyber espionage campaign that delivers the ScanBox exploitation framework through a malicious fake Australian news site.

Portland Mercury

Portland

Good Morning, News: Oregon's Successful COVID Response, Shooting Causes Pride Panic, and It's Officially Summer

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.

Independent

US trying to 'hijack' support of Asia-Pacific nations, claims China

China's defence minister has accused the United States of trying to "hijack" the support of countries in the Asia-Pacific region to turn them against Beijing, saying Washington is seeking to advance its own interests "under the guise of multilateralism".

Washington Post

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Chinese fighter jet crashes into homes, killing 1 on ground

BEIJING - A Chinese air force fighter jet crashed into houses during a training mission in central China, killing one person on the ground and injuring two others, state media said.

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It's wild to read about the types of situations people try to navigate in other parts of the globe @voolkanoo

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Australia says a Chinese fighter jet intercepted its plane in May

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters in Perth that his government had expressed concerns to China through appropriate channels.

the Guardian

Trudeau calls China's close encounter with Canadian warplanes 'provocative'

Justin Trudeau has denounced Beijing's "irresponsible and provocative" actions after a recent encounter in international airspace over Asia.

Independent

Australia says Chinese fighter jet threatened plane over South China Sea

Australia said on Sunday that a Chinese fighter jet carried out dangerous manoeuvres which threatened the safety of one of its maritime surveillance planes over the South China Sea.

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Australia says a Chinese fighter jet intercepted its plane in May

Australia's defence department says the Chinese fighter jet intercepted its military plane over the South China Sea on May 26.

the Guardian