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China delimits contested South China Sea shoal in dispute with Philippines
China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that’s likely to increase tensions over overlapping territorial claimsWorld - ABC News - November 10 -
Indonesia says it drove Chinese coastguard ships out of disputed waters
Beijing’s sweeping maritime claims and muscular enforcement actions have been creating friction in South China SeaWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
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China arrests South Korean chip engineer on espionage charges
Move escalates battle over intellectual property theft between Beijing and Seoul in critical semiconductor sectorBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Philippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea
The Philippine military has opened two weeks of combat drills that will include seizing an island in the disputed South China Sea and likely be frowned upon by ChinaWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
South America’s ‘made in China’ megaport prepares to transform trade
Beijing-backed project in Peru poses strategic challenge to US as Donald Trump prepares to take office in JanuaryBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep
Also in today’s newsletter, France boycotts COP29 and renowned conservative lawyer diesWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
China building ‘counter-stealth’ radar on disputed South China Sea reef, satellite pictures suggest
Upgraded Triton Island outpost in the Paracel archipelago expands China’s surveillance capabilities in the region. The Chinese military is constructing a new counter-stealth radar system on a ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
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China extends visa-free policy to 9 more countries — including South Korea
This is the latest round of countries to be added to China's ever-growing visa-free policy, designed to spur inbound tourism which has yet to rebound.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
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China’s ‘mind-blowingly’ cheap shopping app Temu hits roadblocks in south-east Asia
Known for its deep discounts and viral marketing, the online marketplace has fallen afoul of regulators for threatening the livelihoods of local vendors. Chinese online marketplace Temu has ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Trump wins South Carolina
Former President Trump will win South Carolina’s presidential contest, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ, positioning him to claim the state’s nine electoral votes. Trump’s win ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump wins South Dakota
Former President Trump has won South Dakota in the 2024 presidential election, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. A ruby-red state, South Dakota turned out in support of the ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump Flipped Hispanic South Texas
Donald J. Trump’s biggest gains were along the Texas border, a Democratic stronghold where most voters are Hispanic. He won 12 of the region’s 14 counties, up from five in 2016.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no
In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.Top stories - BBC News - 19 hours ago -
Mixed news on China’s stimulus
And regional banks as a Trump tradeWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
To China, Trump is ‘poison’
To the dismay of Chinese leaders who already had to deal with Trump for four years, they have not gotten the preferred outcome and are not looking forward to another term.Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
China’s economy braces for Trump
Will Beijing’s latest plans to fix the country’s economy be enough to keep up with President Xi Jinping’s long-term plans for growth?World - Financial Times - Yesterday -
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South Korea’s Modern Dance Scene is Thriving
Thanks to government support — and a collaborative spirit among dance companies — the medium is thriving across the country.Business - The New York Times - October 23 -
Blackouts and water rationing as South American drought worsens
Bogotá limits water use and Quito schedules daily power cuts to cope with historically low rainfallWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
England beat South Africa despite defensive errors
Watch highlights as England bounce back after Germany loss with a 2-1 win against South Africa in Coventry.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
How the west should re-engage with the global south
The erosion of the post-1945 world order requires the UK and its allies to define new forms of multilateralismWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
South Carolina women clear-cut betting favorites
South Carolina was viewed as a second-tier contender, not one of the clear favorites, entering last season. Oddsmakers aren't doubting the Gamecocks this season, though.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
South Carolina passes noncitizen voting ban
South Carolina voters approved a GOP-backed proposal on Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in a move that critics have said is “completely unnecessary.” The ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
South Carolina defeats noncitizen voting ban
South Carolina voters defeated a GOP-backed proposal on Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in a move that critics have said is “completely unnecessary.” The ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
3 Flyers Trade Candidates If Season Goes South
If the Flyers don't turn things around and end up being sellers, these three players could be on the move.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6 -
South Korea's president denies wrongdoing in a growing scandal
South Korea's president has denied wrongdoing over a burgeoning influence-peddling scandal involving him and his wifeWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
43 monkeys escape South Carolina research facility
Forty-three rhesus monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in South Carolina Wednesday after a caretaker accidentally left a door unsecured, the company's CEO told CBS News. ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Search remains on for dozens of escaped monkeys in South Carolina
The search continues for dozens of escaped monkeys in South Carolina. Forty-three rhesus macaque monkeys, bred for medical research, escaped from a facility Wednesday. Law enforcement and health ...Top stories - CBS News - November 9 -
25 Escaped Monkeys of 43 Are Captured in South Carolina
The monkeys escaped after a worker at a research center left an enclosure unlocked. One monkey was captured Saturday, and another 24 on Sunday, while the rest remain at large.Health - The New York Times - November 12 -
Human head floats ashore in South Florida
Police in South Florida are working to determine the identity of a head that washed ashore near Key Biscayne on Tuesday morning.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
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England make four changes to face South Africa
Scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet and full-back Freddie Steward start for England against South Africa as head coach Steve Borthwick makes four changes to his starting XV.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
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Biden arrives in South America for APEC, G20 summits
President Biden is in South America for the final major international summits of his presidency, the APEC summit in Lima, Peru, and the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Isaac Stone Fish, ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Volunteers enter South Africa shaft to aid miners
This week a government minister said those underground illegally would be "smoked out".Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago
