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Geopolitics + South China Sea + Diplomacy:

China-Africa forum: Covid-19 vaccine deals tipped to be on the table – South China Morning Post

Japan-Russia relations in perilous free fall. Tokyo-Moscow ties are in steady decline as strategic troubles have taken precedence over commercial interdependence – Asia Times

‘Secret Chinese base’ in UAE stopped: report. SUSPENDED: US President Joe Biden held direct talks with Abu Dhabi’s crown prince after satellite imagery showed suspicious military activity at a Cosco-run port – Taipei Times

Chinese, Russian bombers hold joint patrol, safeguarding world strategic stability amid Western provocations – Global Times/ China

China + Taiwan + Hongkong:

Was Tennis Star Peng Caught up in Xi’s Power Politics? Rumble with the Shanghai Gang may have inadvertently gone international – Asia Sentinel

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai tells IOC president she is safe during video call – The Straits Times

Kissinger rules out Chinese invasion this decade – Taipei Times

Scholar calls on Taiwan to learn from Israel in field of defense – Focus Taiwan

Diplomacy China. China decides to downgrade diplomatic ties with Lithuania – China Daily

China’s new wind tunnel ready to shape development of hypersonic weapons, equipment – Global Times/ China

Domestic Politics:

Malaysia’s Opposition Coalition Must Radically Change to Survive. Bitter lessons from Melaka state elections – Asia Sentinel

Thailand. Leaked documents reveal government is revoking the passport of activists and artists. Thai Enquirer

Myanmar Crisis:

Arrest of Phyo Zeyar Thaw also leads to seizure of arms, ammunition, explosives: SAC information team – Eleven Media 

MOFA rejects UN resolution over Myanmar as it carries intrusive wordings with no respect for sovereign integrity – Eleven Media 

Jailed Karen Chief Minister Has Long History of Standing Up to Myanmar’s Military – The Irrawaddy

Myanmar Junta Soldiers’ Gang Rape Victim Reveals Her Ordeal – The Irrawaddy

Fighting Intensified as Civilian Forces Clash With Myanmar Junta – The Irrawaddy

Covid-19 + Vaccine + Science:

Indonesia Voices Concern over Global Vaccine Inequity – Jakarta Globe

How to survive quarantine: people with multiple stints behind them offer tips – and opinions on the rights and wrongs of spending 21 days alone in a Hong Kong hotel room – South China Morning Post

Unlock Australia. Australia allows foreign students to return as lucrative education sector dips – The Straits Times

Business + Economy:

Economy Japan. Opinion: Beware of Japan‘s ‘new capitalism’ – The Korea Herald

Economy Philippines. PH seen growing fastest in Asean-5 in 2022 – Inquirer 

Thailand GDP expected to rise up to 4.5% in 2022: Finance Minister – The Nation

Airport India. Work begins on second major airport for India’s National Capital Region – The Statesman

Banking + Money + Crypto:

Money Vietnam. Việt Nam aims to become a cashless country – Vietnam News

Media + Tech:

Tech South Korea-US. Samsung’s $17b foundry investment plan in US imminent – The Korea Herald

The future of press freedom in Hong Kong. „Like so many illusions, this one is looking increasingly irrelevant with the unceasing drive to ensure that the concept of ‚one country, two systems,‘ focuses on one system,“ writes Stephen Vines. – Hong Kong Free Press

Climate + Environment:

Fair and Sustainable Fisheries For Better Future – Jakarta Globe

Culture + Life Style + Travel:

Vietnam holiday island Phu Quoc reopens to vaccinated international travellers – South China Morning Post

Korea Wave. Netflix’s ‘Hellbound’ may be the next big Korean hit – Korea Herald

Crime + Law + Espionage:

Drug War Philippines. Coalition hits ICC suspension of drug war probe as ‘absolute betrayal’ – Inquirer 

Pakistan. PM Imran vows action against land mafia after digitized records reveal ’shocking‘ details – Dawn

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