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CONFLICTJul 11China urges refiners to keep production high as Iran tensions resurface: BloombergSeeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTJul 11Philippine defence chief says China talks ‘not possible’ as anti-spy laws loomFor a man sanctioned by Beijing, barred from visiting China and accused of damaging bilateral ties, Gilberto Teodoro Jnr sounded remarkably composed. Composed, that is, until the conversation turned to the South China Sea – the very subject that landed him in hot water in the first place. In an interview this week, the Philippines’ defence chief said that Manila would keep only limited military communication channels open with Beijing, while ruling out broader engagement unless China changed its...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 10South China Sea expert Wu Shicun on Beijing’s red linesWu Shicun is the founding president of China’s National Institute for South China Sea Studies and chairman of the Huayang Centre for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance. In this interview he discusses ways Beijing can respond to rival claimants in the disputed waters. SCMP Plus readers get early access to articles in the Open Questions series. With Manila intensifying its “transparency” campaign, how does China view the current situation and what challenges does it face? Manila’s so-called...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 10People’s Daily joins Beijing blitz against Philippines over 2016 South China Sea rulingSouth China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 9Syria New Government Faces a Tough Test From Beijing Over Uyghur Fighters – Sri Lanka GuardianSyria's new government faces challenges from Beijing regarding Uyghur fighters. This involves a complex international geopolitical issue with implications for regional stability.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
CONFLICTJul 8DFA flags China’s missile test in PacificThe Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has raised concerns about a Chinese missile test conducted in the Pacific. This action highlights potential geopolitical tensions and military activities in the region.philstar.com · Philippines
CONFLICTJul 8China signals new normal with coast guard patrols off Taiwan eastmanilatimes.net · Philippines
CONFLICTJul 8Beijing slams Manila over South China Sea claims ahead of 2016 Hague anniversarySouth China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 8U . S . and allies must respond to China gray - zone tactics : CongressmanA congressman states that the U.S. and its allies need to respond to China's gray-zone tactics. This indicates a call for action regarding geopolitical strategies.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
CONFLICTJul 8Philippine president backs defence chief over China sanctionsPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has broken his silence on China’s sanctions against his defence chief, in remarks seen as a closing of ranks that could complicate diplomacy between Manila and Beijing in the near term. Observers say the president’s public backing of outspoken Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro amounts to a “good cop, bad cop” approach that signals Manila’s resolve and may strengthen defence cooperation with its allies. Speaking to reporters in Vancouver over the...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 7War of words erupts as John Kerry calls Beijing provocative in South China Sea disputes – Engineering EvilA diplomatic dispute has intensified, with John Kerry describing Beijing's actions in the South China Sea as provocative. This indicates heightened verbal conflict over disputed territories.engineeringevil.com · United States
CONFLICTJul 7Japan, China coast guards square off near disputed islandsJapanese and Chinese coast guard vessels confronted each other near the disputed Senkaku island chain, with both sides claiming they expelled the other. The incident comes amid rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.DW News [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGJul 7Taiwan detects 4 Chinese aircraft , 9 naval vessels near territorial watersTaiwan detected four Chinese aircraft and nine naval vessels operating near its territorial waters. This indicates heightened military activity and potential regional tensions.beijingbulletin.com · China
CONFLICTJul 7North Korean state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypotheticalA commentary carried by North Korean state media KCNA on ‌Tuesday criticized Japan's military expansion, saying its overseas aggression was "not hypothetical but reality" and citing Japanese plans…Japan Today
CONFLICTJul 7 Dont threaten u : Pacific nation message to ChinaA Pacific nation has reportedly sent a message to China stating 'Don't threaten us.' This indicates rising diplomatic tensions and concerns over regional security.southcoastregister.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTJul 6Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talksNorway wants China to use its ⁠ties to the Russian ⁠leadership to help bring about ⁠a negotiated settlement to the war in Ukraine, also for the sake of better relations with Europe, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Monday. “China is probably the country with the ‌best and most direct access to the Russian leadership. We expect, hope and strongly urge China to use that channel,” he told reporters after meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Oslo. The biggest chunk of their...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 6China tests long-range missile in South PacificBeijing carried out the launch in what is known as a nuclear-free zone due to a longstanding treaty against testing nuclear missiles in the area.DW News [en]
CONFLICTJul 6Taiwan records hike in Chinese incursions around its territorysingaporestar.com · Singapore
CONFLICTJul 5New book published on germ warfare crimes of notorious Japanese Unit 731 during WWIIA new book has been published detailing the germ warfare crimes committed by the infamous Japanese Unit 731 during World War II, bringing to light historical atrocities.shanghaisun.com · China
CONFLICTJul 5Taiwan detects hike in Chinese incursions around its territorybeijingbulletin.com · China
CONFLICTJul 4PLA Navy officer recalls dramatic Sudan evacuation at Hong Kong barracks open dayA PLA Navy officer who helped evacuate hundreds of Chinese nationals during the Sudanese civil war has recounted that many burst into tears upon arriving at the ship, telling visitors at a barracks open day in Hong Kong the experience had left an indelible mark. The mission was carried out by the guided-missile destroyer Nanning, which along with the guided-missile frigate Hengyang, is making a five-day port call as part of celebrations marking the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 3Video shows Indonesian military recovering body of US pilot killed in PapuaA video shows an operation by the Indonesian military to recover the body of an American pilot, shot dead by Papuan separatists in the Papua Highlands.nzcity · new zealand
CONFLICTJul 3Japan joins India to condemn cross-border terrorism from PakistanIndia and Japan have jointly condemned cross-border terrorism from Pakistan.newsbytesapp · india
CONFLICTJul 3Indonesia Recovers Body of American Pilot Killed by Papuan SeparatistsThe Diplomat