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'New China laws risky for Taiwanese’ with many have been detained or interrogated, while Taipei warns that Chinese authorities can from next month confiscate cellphones (www.taipeitimes.com)

Taiwanese who are traveling to China for religious, business or other non-political purposes can all be interrogated by Chinese national security officers due to new national security laws, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said in a recent report....

Czech PM blames failed arson attempt on Russia (www.bbc.com)

The Czech prime minister, Petr Fiala, has said a failed arson attack that took place in Prague last week was “very likely” organised and financed by Russia....

Italian subsidiary of French luxury giant LVMH that makes 'Dior' handbags under court administration after report alleged it sub-contracted work to Chinese-owned firms that mistreated workers (www.reuters.com)

An Italian subsidiary of French luxury giant LVMH that makes Dior-branded handbags was placed under court administration on Monday, after a probe alleged it had sub-contracted work to Chinese-owned firms that mistreated workers....

How an Israeli raid freed 4 hostages and killed at least 274 Palestinians in Gaza (www.msn.com)

In the New Cold War, Europe’s Approach to China Is Already Outdated, Researchers Say (thediplomat.com)

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'I did not want to disappear in silence’: Chechen woman livestreamed attempted abduction by her family (www.theguardian.com)

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Israel keeps pounding central Gaza as Palestinian death toll in hostage rescue raid rises to 274 (www.reuters.com)

Polish foreign minister calls for long-term rearmament of Europe (www.theguardian.com)

Radosław Sikorski also says he favours deepest possible inclusion of UK in EU defence structures...

Xi Jinping’s Recipe for Total Control in China: An Army of Eyes and Ears (www.nytimes.com)

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Russia Is Sending Young Africans to Die in Its War Against Ukraine (www.bloomberg.com)

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Illegal fishing and labor abuse rampant in China’s Indian Ocean fleet, new report says (news.mongabay.com)

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Russia Spreads Disinformation to Cover Up Its Use of Chemical Weapons in Ukraine, the US Government Says (www.state.gov)

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Hungary: Ruling party Fidesz & Co. flood social media with anti-Western hostile disinformation in the country’s election campaign, reaching EU spending records, investigation finds (politicalcapital.hu)

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Chinese armed vessels patrol waters around disputed islands, angering Japan (www.reuters.com)

Japan lodged a protest against Beijing on Friday after four armed Chinese coastguard vessels entered waters that Tokyo considers its territory....

Chinese fighter jets approached Dutch ship 'unsafely', Netherlands says (www.reuters.com)

Chinese air force jets circled a Dutch frigate and approached a Dutch helicopter in the East China Sea in a way that “caused a potentially unsafe situation,” the Netherlands’ Defense Ministry said on Saturday....

Israel committing genocide in Gaza, new study concludes – Middle East Monitor (www.middleeastmonitor.com)

Contrary to their politicians, EU citizens support migration including asylum seekers' right to work, study finds (theconversation.com)

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With the reintroduction of import taxes on Chinese solar panels, Brazil hopes to develop its own industry (globalvoices.org)

For years, Chinese solar panels were king in Brazil. In 2022, around 99 percent of all photovoltaic panels purchased in Brazil were imported from China, which is the leading global manufacturer of solar energy equipment. Only 1 percent was produced locally. Now, thanks to a government decision to scrap a tax exemption that...

China wants to recruit military pilots from the U.S. and its allies to strengthen Chinese air power, bulletin warns (www.nbcnews.com)

The warning from the U.S. and its four closest intellignce partners follows several arrests of U.S. service members for allegedly trying to pass info to China....

Hong Kong arrests three for 'insulting' Chinese anthem: They were turning their backs, remained seated when China's national anthem was played prior to a football match (www.france24.com)

Football fans in Hong Kong used to boo the national anthem as a show of political discontent, but the government in 2020 banned the practice as part of a wider crackdown following huge democracy protests in the city....