China Lambasts Yoon-Biden Joint Statement

China has hit out at a joint statement issued following a summit between South Korea and the US stressing the importance of keeping peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Beijing says the Taiwan issue is purely China's internal affair and that the island is at the core of its interests.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Singaporean Drug Trafficker Executed Despite Calls for Clemency

A Singaporean man convicted for trying to traffic drugs has been executed despite calls for clemency from his family and activists.

46-year-old Tangaraju Suppiah was hanged at Changi Prison, according to his family.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Half of All SIM Cards Facing Deactivation in Philippines

In the Philippines, around half of all mobile phone SIM cards could get cut off from connectivity services under a ban of unregistered cards.

The ban comes into effect on Wednesday as a measure to crackdown on crime.

Patrick Fok reports.

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China Plans More Military Drills Amid Heightened Tensions

China's military is planning to conduct intensive military drills in waters off its coast and the South China Sea in the coming days.

That - amid escalating tensions with the US, threatening regional stability.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Gunfire ringing out from a Chinese warship in recent exercises surrounding Taiwan.

Beijing Hospital Fire Kills At Least 21 People

A fire at a hospital in Beijing has killed 21 people and forced dozens of people to evacuate.

Reports say the cause of the blaze is under investigation.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Taiwan to Buy 400 Harpoon Missiles from US

Reports say Taiwan will purchase as many as 400 anti-ship missiles from the US to repel any potential Chinese invasion.

That's according to sources familiar with the issue and a trade group's leader quoted by Bloomberg, coming in the face of rising threat from China.

Patrick Fok reports.

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US and Philippines Kick Off Biggest Joint Military Drills

The Philippines and the United States are set to kick off their biggest ever joint military exercises, lasting till nearly the end of the month.

They come amid heightened tensions in the region following China's military drills around Taiwan.

Patrick Fok reports.

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