China · Politics
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Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks Near Fiery Cross Reef; China and Vietnam Conduct Joint Rescue
The Vietnamese cargo ship Khoi Nguyen 18 sank near Fiery Cross Reef on July 24, prompting joint rescue by China and Vietnam.
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China and Philippines clash repeatedly near Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea
China Coast Guard confronted multiple Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal on July 23-24, firing water cannon amid heated maritime disputes.
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South Korean election commission raided over alleged falsification of local election turnout figures
South Korean investigators raided the National Election Commission on July 23, 2026, over alleged falsification of voter turnout data in June local elections.
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South Korea’s Foreign Ministry online training system hacked, 10,000 records exposed
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry disclosed a hack of its National Diplomatic Academy’s online system, possibly exposing 10,000 diplomatic personnel records.
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China Coast Guard Injures Filipino Sailor in Clash Near Second Thomas Shoal
On July 20, 2026, China Coast Guard personnel struck a Filipino sailor with a wooden baton near Second Thomas Shoal, injuring him and damaging a Philippine boat.
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ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet in Manila to Address Regional Security and Economic Challenges
ASEAN foreign ministers held their 59th meeting in Manila from July 21-24, addressing South China Sea tensions and regional conflicts amid global uncertainty.
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Philippines protests Chinese state media AI video depicting Filipinos as monkeys
The Philippine government condemned a Chinese state media AI video mocking Filipinos and demanded its removal.
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Hong Kong police arrest five in raids on independent bookstores over seditious books
Hong Kong police arrested five in raids on two independent bookstores over seditious publications under the 2024 national security law.
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China detains US seismologist Youlin Chen on espionage charges since 2024
China has held US seismologist Youlin Chen on espionage charges since November 2024, prompting US calls for his release.
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Germany funds 50,000 attack drones for Ukraine in €90 million deal
Germany is funding 50,000 Shrike attack drones worth about €90 million for Ukraine, with deliveries ongoing this year.
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Thailand school shooting kills seven including shooter in Nonthaburi Province
A 14-year-old student killed six people, including teachers and students, before killing himself at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on August 7, 2026.
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Taiwan Launches Han Kuang 42 Military Drill with Tamkang Bridge Closure and Abrams Tanks
Taiwan began its 10-day Han Kuang 42 military exercise on August 5, mobilizing 20,000 troops and deploying new defense measures including Abrams tanks and missile systems.
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EU Officials Disrupt Network Importing Over 200,000 Counterfeit Condoms from China
EU authorities seized over 200,000 counterfeit Chinese-made condoms in Romania, Serbia, and Spain, tracing them to a single supplier in China.
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Norway urges China to use Russia ties to push for Ukraine peace talks
Norwegian leaders urged China to leverage its Russia relationship to bring Moscow to Ukraine peace negotiations during talks in Oslo on August 6, 2026.
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UK enacts stricter rules on overseas political donations to block foreign interference
The UK government tightened rules on overseas political donations on July 6, 2026, to prevent foreign interference in elections.
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Taipei Mayor Jiang Wan'an backs no-confidence motion against Premier Zhuo Rongtai over toxic oil scandal
Taipei Mayor Jiang Wan'an called on Premier Zhuo Rongtai to resign and supported a no-confidence motion amid the toxic cooking oil scandal.
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Canada to announce founding members of global Defence, Security and Resilience Bank at NATO summit
Canada plans to reveal about 10 founding countries for a new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank at the NATO summit in Turkey on July 7-8, 2026.
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EU and China agree on October deadline to resolve key trade disputes
EU and China set October 2026 deadline to deliver results on bilateral trade issues after talks in Brussels.
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Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Near Sarangani Island, Philippines on August 5
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck 32 km southwest of Sarangani Island, Mindanao on August 5, followed by a 5.2 aftershock minutes later.
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Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper Labels China as Biggest Strategic Challenge
Japan released its longest Defense White Paper on August 4, 2026, identifying China as its top strategic challenge amid rising Taiwan Strait tensions and regional military activity.
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NZ foreign minister tells Chinese-born MP to 'go back to your own country', sparking diplomatic reaction
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters told Chinese-born MP Lawrence Xu-Nan to 'go back to your own country' during a July 29 parliamentary debate, prompting criticism and diplomatic responses.
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Trump warns China and Russia against arming Iran, says they are not involved
On July 24, 2026, President Donald Trump said China and Russia are not supplying weapons to Iran but warned against any involvement.
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Japan records first official 'kokushobi' as temperatures hit 40°C amid deadly heatwave
On July 21, 2026, three central Japanese cities hit 40°C or higher, marking Japan's first official 'kokushobi' day amid a deadly heatwave.
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Landslide in Chongqing kills 8 and leaves 34 missing amid heavy rain
A landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing on July 17 killed 8, left 34 missing, and prompted large-scale rescue efforts amid heavy rainfall.