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Taiwan’s Top Security Official Visits US For Talks

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The head of Taiwan’s National Security Council arrived in the United States for talks.

Resume: China has stepped up rhetoric against Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, calling him a “parasite”.

China accused arrested Filipinos of gathering classified information on its military for Philippine intelligence agency.

Modi is expected to hold bilateral talks with the Sri Lankan leader.

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The Philippines’ National Security Council disputed Beijing’s accusations, saying the three were former recipients of a government scholarship.

China accused arrested Filipinos of gathering classified information on its military for Philippine intelligence agency.

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India highly concerned about China’s increasing presence in Sri Lanka

Modi is expected to hold bilateral talks with the Sri Lankan leader.

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Taiwan’s Top Security Official Visits US For Talks

Politics

The head of Taiwan’s National Security Council arrived in the United States for talks.

Resume: China has stepped up rhetoric against Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, calling him a “parasite”.

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un visits military training base

Politics

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday visited the military training base of the special operation units.

Resume: Analysts say North Korea could benefit from providing weapons and troops by gaining experienced insight from operating on a battlefield.

Philippines alarmed over China arrest of alleged Filipino spies

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China accused arrested Filipinos of gathering classified information on its military for Philippine intelligence agency.

Resume: “The arrests can be seen as a retaliation for the series of legitimate arrests of Chinese agents and accomplices by Philippine law enforcement."

India’s Modi in Sri Lanka on a 2-day state visit as concerns grow over China’s influence

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Modi is expected to hold bilateral talks with the Sri Lankan leader.

Resume: "India has been highly concerned about China’s increasing presence in Sri Lanka"