Première patrouille conjointe des marines russe et chinoise dans le Pacifique - RT

 

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Biden says US will defend Taiwan if China attacks - BBC News

President Joe Biden said the US would defend Taiwan if China attacked, in an apparent departure from a long-held US foreign policy position.

Japan's Kishida sends ritual offering to controversial Yasukuni Shrine

 

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 For the first time since taking office, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, a site viewed by Japan's neighbors, including both Koreas, as a glorification of the country's past militarism.

Coal prices in China hit record highs as floods worsen supply crunch — RT

 Power demand in China is expected to grow as the nation enters its winter heating season. The energy situation was exacerbated by floods, which have led to a dramatic surge in coal prices.

China's Military Slams India over 'Unrealistic Demands' at Corps Commander-Level Talks - FARS

(FNA)- China on Monday accused India of "unreasonable and unrealistic demands" and urged the country not to misjudge the situation, as the two sides held the 13th round of the corps commander-level talks on Sunday.

India, China Make Another Attempt to Defuse Border Tensions - FARS

(FNA)- India and China are set to hold their 13th round of talks on Sunday to address the ongoing military stand-off between the two countries.

China-Taiwan tensions: Xi Jinping says 'reunification' must be fulfilled - BBC News

China's President Xi Jinping has said that "reunification" with Taiwan "must be fulfilled", as heightened tensions over the island continue.

'Chilling sabre-rattling' by Beijing as Abbott delivers 'powerful truth bombs'

 

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La peor crisis entre Taiwán y China "de los últimos 40 años"

 

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Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan amid spike in cross-strait tensions | Al Jazeera

US President Joe Biden has said that he has spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping about Taiwan after Beijing sent a record number of military aircraft into the island’s air defence zone (ADIZ) and officials in Taiwan expressed mounting concern about the situation.

French senators to visit Taiwan despite Chinese warning • FRANCE 24 English

 

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Malaysia summons China ambassador over South China Sea vessels | Al Jazeera

Malaysia has said it has summoned China’s ambassador to protest against the “presence and activities” of Chinese vessels in Kuala Lumpur’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea off the island of Borneo.

Japan Accuses China of Trying to Change Status Quo with Force 'in Some Areas' - FARS

(FNA)- New Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida accused China of trying to change the status quo with force "in some areas".

Taiwan scrambles jets after largest ever incursion by China | Al Jazeera

Taiwan has reported the largest ever incursion by the Chinese air force into its air defence zone, with 38 aircraft flying in two waves as Beijing marked the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

S. Korea, China respond to Kishida's victory in Japan election

 

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China’s Xi warns of ‘interference’ as Australia brushes off anger | Al Jazeera

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned against “interference from external forces” in the region, as Australia shrugged off Beijing’s growing anger about its decision to acquire US nuclear-powered submarines, and promised to defend the rule of law in airspace and waters where China has staked hotly contested claims.

US says France 'vital' after deal with Australia prompts uproar - AA

The US sought Thursday to soothe over a French uproar caused by the Biden administration's decision to strike a submarine deal with Australia that left a previous French contract on the cutting room floor.

Contrats de sous-marins : la France dénonce un "coup dans le dos" de l'Australie • FRANCE 24

 

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AUKUS partnership conceived as Australia's relationship with China deteriorated

 

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Biden says he has 'great confidence' in Gen. Mark Milley after new reports - CNNPolitics

President Joe Biden said Wednesday he has "great confidence" in Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley's leadership after being asked about assertions leveled in a new book about Milley's actions in the aftermath of the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.