Bangladesh PM Tours Malaysia, China Over India
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's inaugural foreign tour bypassed India, prioritizing Malaysia and China. Analysts suggest this strategic choice reflects practical considerations over traditional alliances. The decision highlights shifting geopolitical dynamics in South Asia.
Japan Defense Chief Questions China's Military Spending Data
- Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi questioned the transparency and accuracy of China's official military spending figures. - Koizumi contrasted Japan's transparent budget process with China's, highlighting the difficulty in comparing defense outlays. - The remarks signal Tokyo's tougher stance against Beijing's accusations of "new militarism" and China's pressure tactics, such as export c…
Taiwan criticises China’s ‘irrelevant’ World Cup viewing offer
- Taiwan's government criticized China's offer for Taiwanese fans to watch the World Cup using Chinese platforms or visiting the mainland as "irrelevant." - China's Taiwan Affairs Office had suggested…
Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war
- U.S. President Donald Trump thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for remaining 'neutral' during the conflict with Iran. - Trump stated their neutrality helped cu…
US Scholar of Myanmar Detained in China Was on Academic Visit, Think Tank Says
- An American scholar of Myanmar, Min Zin, was detained in China in early June while traveling to Kunming for an academic workshop. - China's foreign ministry confirmed his arrest, stating he is suspe…
Hit Chinese film 'Dear You' to open in Singapore with Mandarin-dubbed screenings
- The hit Chinese film "Dear You," originally filmed in the Teochew dialect, is set to open in Singapore on June 18. - A Mandarin-dubbed version will be screened commercially, while the original Teoch…
