China’s Coast Guard Patrols Push Pressure East of Taiwan
A September 3 Chinese coast guard patrol east of Taiwan shows how Beijing is extending maritime pressure beyond the Taiwan Strait and testing regional responses.
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Philippines says Chinese forces fired flares near aircraft
The Philippines says Chinese forces fired flares near an unarmed aircraft over disputed reefs, prompting a diplomatic protest and renewed aviation-safety concerns.
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Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil leaders to prison
Hong Kong sentenced three former Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison terms of up to seven years, putting speech, assembly and commemoration at issue.
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Pacific leaders stop short of unanimous rebuke of China missile test
Pacific leaders recorded concern about China’s missile test in Palau, but Nauru dissented and the Forum stopped short of a unanimous rebuke.
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China and Philippines trade accusations after Seoul South China Sea dispute
A note on the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling triggered a public exchange between China and the Philippines at a Seoul defense forum.
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Taiwan’s Record August Exports Show Diversification, Not Decoupling
Taiwan’s record August exports widened links with the U.S., ASEAN, Japan and Europe, but China and Hong Kong also reached a monthly trade high.
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Thailand’s Faster Deportation Rules Raise Stakes for Bai Zhaodong
Thailand’s faster deportation rules took effect as U.N. experts and press-freedom groups urged safeguards for detained Chinese journalist Bai Zhaodong.
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China Removes Two Generals From State Military Commission
China’s legislature removed Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the state Central Military Commission on August 28. Their Party CMC status remains unclear.
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China Crop Risks Rise as U.S. Farm-Purchase Pledge Faces Scrutiny
Heat, flooding and drought are threatening regional Chinese crop quality as official forecasts stay unchanged and U.S. farm-purchase commitments remain unfulfilled.
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Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 626 as 2,426 Remain Missing
Nepal’s reported flood death toll reached 626 on August 29 as fourth-day rescue operations faced poor weather, damaged infrastructure and a barrier-lake risk.
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U.S. Seizes China-Linked Hacking Platforms Targeting Critical Infrastructure
Federal authorities seized three domains tied to QScan and QTRouter after attributing the platforms to a China-linked group targeting U.S. networks.
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India and China Add Border Hotlines as Talks Continue
India and China agreed to add military hotlines and senior-command meeting points after August 25 talks, improving crisis communication without settling the boundary dispute.
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China’s Retail Growth Slows as Online Shopping Outpaces Stores
China’s July retail growth slowed to 0.6%, missing forecasts, while online commerce, food and convenience stores outperformed several traditional formats.
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Kiribati Advances Bill to Lock China Recognition Into Constitution
Kiribati’s Parliament advanced a bill that could block official ties with Taiwan, but a two-thirds second-reading vote and presidential assent are still required.
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Taiwan’s Proposed 2027 Defense Budget Crosses NT$1 Trillion
Taiwan’s Cabinet approved a proposed NT$1.1225 trillion defense allocation for 2027, but lawmakers can still cut, freeze, amend or delay it.
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Nepal Flood Rescue Continues as UN Releases $2.5 Million
Nepal’s Rasuwa flood rescue remains active after the UN released $2.5 million, while scientists investigate a possible cascading ice-and-rock hazard.
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China warns of response if U.S. adds tariff over overcapacity
China says it will assess possible U.S. trade measures and may respond as Washington weighs a reported 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods.
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OOIL profit falls as Red Sea delays raise shipping costs
Orient Overseas reported lower first-half profit despite higher cargo volumes as Red Sea delays, fuel, EU carbon costs and trade uncertainty pressured shipping.
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EU’s €3 Duty Is Reshaping Low-Value Online Imports
The EU ended duty-free treatment for most small imports on July 1. Early French customs figures point to a sharp fall in parcel volumes, especially from China.
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Shein’s Hong Kong IPO puts fast fashion to a public test
Shein’s planned Hong Kong listing values the fast-fashion company far below its peak, testing growth, governance and sustainability under public scrutiny.
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Nepal-China Floods Make Aid Access the Next Emergency
Damaged roads and bridges are forcing helicopter-led relief after floods hit Nepal and Tibet, while health agencies prepare for further access risks.
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IEA Warns Critical-Mineral Risks Are Widening
The IEA says refining remains concentrated, export controls are spreading and investment is weakening even as rare-earth diversification shows limited progress.