India and China spar over Ladakh border standoff

New Delhi and Beijing have once again blamed the other for the standoff in Ladakh.

Since May last year, Indian and Chinese troops have faced off in what has been the longest standoff between both countries.

While the two sides have disengaged in some regions, thousands of troops continue to be stationed at the disputed site.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Hong Kong's Chief Executive lauds Beijing's political reforms

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam is lauding the effects of Beijing's political reforms in the city. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the founding of the People's Republic of China, she said the recent changes imposed by Beijing had brought Hong Kong "back on the right track," 

Richard Kimber reports.

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Hong Kong's Chief Executive lauds Beijing's political reforms

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam is lauding the effects of China's political reforms in the city. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the founding of the People's Republic of China, she said the recent changes imposed by Beijing had brought Hong Kong "back on the right track." 

Richard Kimber reports.

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Business confidence rises among Japanese manufacturers

Sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers improved for a fifth straight quarter as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, securing electronic components remains a concern.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Kishida to become Japan's next prime minister and lead post-Covid recovery

Fumio Kishida, a former foreign minister, is set to become Japan's next prime minister after being elected president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. He faces the challenge of rebuilding Japan's economy as the country exits from a Covid state of emergency.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 

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Japan’s ruling party votes for next PM

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is voting for a new leader, who is set to become the country's next prime minister. None of the four candidates are predicted to secure a majority in the first round of voting, which will trigger a run-election.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Two teenagers in Hong Kong group facing National Security charges

Hong Kong police have charged seven people, including two teenagers, with national security offences. Local media reports say the seven belong to a pro-independence group at the center of an investigation into an alleged bomb plot.

Richard Kimber reports.

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China condemns Britain for Taiwan Strait warship mission

China is condemning the U.K. for sailing a warship through the Taiwan strait.

The U.K. says the route is in line with international law.

But Beijing says it reflects "evil intentions" and undermines regional stability.

Samuel Wong reports.

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Japan to end state of emergency

The Japanese government is set to end the state of emergency in Tokyo and 18 other prefectures this week as Covid-19 infections continue to decline. Areas under a less strict quasi-state of emergency will also see restrictions lifted.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Indian farmers hold nationwide protest

A year since India implemented new laws aimed at liberalising the farming sector, thousands of farmers have blocked roads and railway tracks across the country.  

Forty farmer unions have been protesting against these laws for nearly a year now even as the government has refused to give in and scrap the laws.

Eleven rounds of talks have failed.

Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

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Hong Kong opposition party says no members planning to contest election

Hong Kong's main political opposition party says none of its members are planning to stand in the city's December elections. The Democratic Party is facing pressure over its political future, following Beijing's sweeping overhauls of Hong Kong's electoral process.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Chinese President Xi warns of ‘grim’ Taiwan situation in letter to opposition

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned Taiwan faces a "grim and complex" situation as he seeks to build ties with the island's opposition party. 

It comes after the party elected a new leader, Eric Chu, who has vowed to rekindle high-level talks with the Chinese Communist Party.

Samuel Wong reports.

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China launches Bond Connect scheme to boost cross-border investment

China's Greater Bay Area is taking another step towards becoming a global financial center. A new government scheme is being launched to help cross-border investments between Hong Kong, Macau and the Chinese mainland. 

Richard Kimber reports.

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Japan Prime Minister arrives in US for Quad summit

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshida Suga has arrived in the US to attend a summit with US President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. The so-called Quad is expected to discuss how to counter China's growing military presence. 

The meeting marks Suga's last overseas trip as prime minister. 

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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China Evergrande Faces Key Payment Deadline

Troubled real estate developer China Evergrande faces a key deadline today... to make an $83-and-a-half billion dollar interest payment on an offshore bond coupon.

It's seen as a crucial moment that could signal to global investors just how far its debt woes might spill beyond China's property sector.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Japan to double COVD-19 vaccine donations to other countries

Japan will provide an additional 30 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to other countries, bringing its total donation to 60 million doses. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga made the pledge during a virtual summit on the pandemic hosted by the US.

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Japan eyes lifting state of emergency as Covid cases fall

Japan is considering partially lifting a COVID-19 state of emergency at the end of the month.

The number of new infections nationwide has sharply declined from a peak of 25,000 in August. 

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Japan government to form new cabinet October 4th

The Japanese government has decided to convene an extraordinary Diet session on October 4th to formally elect a new prime minister.

The candidate will be the winner of the Liberal Democratic Party presidential elections on September 29th.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Taiwan protests of Chinese fruit import ban

Taiwan's threatened to file a complaint against China to the World Trade Organisation after it suspended imports for sugar and wax apples because of pests.

It comes as ties between the two sides are at the lowest in decades and is the second dispute involving fruit in the last year.

Samuel Wong reports.

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Japan PM hopefuls divided over nuclear energy

Two of the four contenders in the race to become Japan's next PM have called on expanding nuclear energy as part of efforts to work towards decarbonisation.

The country has set a goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but nuclear power is a contentious issue among the public.  

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Hong Kong elects Committee to pick the city's leader and politicians

A committee has been elected in Hong Kong to choose the city's next leader, and many of its politicians. The government says the committee represents a wide range of views, but critics say the voting process was designed to stifle political opposition. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Race to become next Japan PM formally kicks off

The race to become the next leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party - and therefore the country's next prime minister - formally kicked off on Friday. 

Four candidates are running the campaign - two men and two women. It's the first time that the LDP elections have seen an equal gender split.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 

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Hong Kong government disqualifies councillors over "questionable" oaths

The Hong Kong government has disqualified seven district councillors, after ruling that their mandatory pledges of allegiance to the city's constitution were invalid.

The pledge is required as part of political reforms imposed by Beijing. 

Critics say it's an effort to stifle political opposition.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Contaminants found in Pfizer vaccine in Japan

Contaminants have been found in five unused vials of Pfizer Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine in three cities across Japan. Officials have requested Pfizer to analyse the substances.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 

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Japan PM candidates calling for defense spending hike

Candidates hoping to become Japan's next prime minister have joined calls for an increase in defense spending beyond the current cap of 1% of GDP.  Responding to China's growing assertiveness in the East and South China Seas isa key focus of the election campaigns. 

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Southern Chinese city ramps up measures in new COVID outbreak

The southwestern Chinese city of Putian is ramping up restrictions as it battles a new COVID outbreak.

State media calls the situation "serious and complex", as the city braces for more new cases in communities, schools and factories.

Samuel Wong reports.

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Chinese tech stocks tumble in Hong Kong on regulatory concerns

Chinese technology stocks plunged in early Hong Kong trading on heightened concerns over the impact of regulatory pressure on the sector. Local media reports say Beijing is planning to order the restructuring of fintech giant Ant Group.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Japan detects suspected Chinese submarine near southern island

Japan's defence ministry says a submarine believed to be from China was spotted near its southern islands amid ongoing maritime tensions in the region. 



A Chinese destroyer was also spotted in the vicinity.

Samuel Wong reports.

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Japan detects suspected Chinese submarine near southern island

Japan's defence ministry says a submarine believed to be from China was spotted near its southern islands.

A Chinese destroyer was also spotted in the vicinity.

Samuel Wong reports.

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Japan’s vaccination rate tops 50% of the population

More than 50 percent of Japan's population has received two shots of a COVID-19 vaccine. The pace of vaccinations means that the country could soon surpass the US and other major economies.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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European Union reinstates Japan travel ban over Covid surge

The European Union has reinstated a travel ban for Japan after a recent surge in coronavirus cases. The move comes as Japan considers revising its own travel restrictions.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 

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Japan extends state of emergency amid Covid battle

Japan has extended its state of emergency as the country battles a wave of coronavirus infections. A total of 21 prefectures are now set to be under emergency restrictions until the end of September. 

The government is expected to set out a road map towards lifting the curbs.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Unions criticise Cathay Pacific for sacking unvaccinated aircrew

Labor unions are criticising Hong Kong's biggest airline Cathay Pacific for sacking flight crew who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19. The airline says it has no option as industry control measures are making it difficult to arrange duties for unvaccinated crew.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Chinese foreign minister to visit Seoul amid stalled talks with Pyongyang

China's foreign Minister, Wang Yi is headed to South Korea next week for talks aimed at reviving stalled denuclearisation negotiations with North Korea.

That's according to Seoul's foreign ministry.

Pyongyang warned that joint military exercises between the US and South Korea could trigger a security crisis.

Samuel Wong Reports.

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Brazilian beef exports to China expected to resume despite mad cow cases

Chinese importers are expecting that Brazilian beef imports will resume soon.

That is despite reports of two confirmed atypical mad cow cases over the weekend.

Samuel Wong reports.

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Paralympics reach the finish line amid Covid-19 struggles

The Tokyo Paralympics closed Sunday night after nearly two weeks of tournaments, in which 4400 athletes from around the world competed for gold. 

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons said reaching the final day was an emotional moment as there were doubts over whether the event could go ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic.

As celebrations wind down, Japan is still facing an uphill struggle to bring infections under control.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Hong Kong media group directors resign amid police investigation

The directors of the media group founded by jailed Hong Kong tycoon and democracy activist Jimmy Lai have resigned. The Next Digital bosses say a liquidation of the company is the only way to protect shareholders, as it continues to face police investigation under the city's controversial National Security Law. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Japan's Prime Minister intends to resign

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has said he will not run in the leadership contest for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The announcement means that he will effectively resign the position of prime minister at the end of this month.

Phoebe Amoroso has more from Tokyo.

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Hong Kong prepares to ease travel restrictions with mainland China

Hong Kong is preparing to ease its travel restrictions with mainland China, as the COVID-19 situation on both sides of the border shows signs of stabilising. The plan comes amid mounting pressure on the Hong Kong government to relax its strict COVID-19 quarantine rules in order to boost the economy. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Moderna to recall COVID-19 doses in Japan over stainless steel contaminants

Moderna and its Japanese distributor Takeda Pharmaceutical said they were working with Japanese authorities to recall three batches of COVID-19 vaccine due to contamination. The recall comes after an investigation found stainless steel particles in some vials.

Phoebe Amoroso has more from Tokyo.

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Taiwan Warns China Can Paralyze its Defences

Taiwan says China's armed forces have the ability to paralyze the island's defences in a stark assessment of the risk Beijing poses.

That's according to the Taiwan Defence Ministry's annual report, revealing a far more serious view than it did a year ago.

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Hong Kong police investigate protester support fund

Hong Kong police have launched an investigation into a local group that provides financial assistance to anti-government protesters. Police say the organisation may have violated the city's controversial national security law. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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