Myanmar
Civilians forced to clear landmines in central Myanmar by junta: source
Junta soldiers typically select middle-aged people, but no casualties have been reported.
China
China debuted a new fighter plane. How does it compare to the F-35?
The J-31 fighter, also known as the Falcon Hawk, is designed for stealth and speed.
China
China plans big data warning system to prevent public killings
Leaders call for mining of 'rich seams' of political, legal data to stop violence before it happens.
Myanmar
Junta raids in Myanmar’s Sagaing force thousands from homes
U.N. office said more than 3.4 million people are internally displaced, by the violence as well as severe floods.
Uyghur
Uniqlo boss says Japanese clothing giant doesn’t use Xinjiang cotton
Tadashi Yanai addressed issue for the first time as the retailer faces scrutiny over supply chain transparency.
Korea
Seoul to counter North Korean threats with new missile system
A homegrown Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile is designed to intercept ballistic missiles at high altitudes.
Politics
Explained: What is America’s ‘blacklist’- and does it really work against China?
A U.S. government list intended to restrict business with objectionable foreign companies grows longer.
South China Sea
Chinese military conducts patrol near disputed Scarborough shoal
China’s air-and-sea patrol took place as a U.S. carrier strike group entered the South China Sea.
China
Taiwan leader to visit Hawaii as part of visit to Pacific: report
The islands’s foreign minister declined to say if President Lai would visit Hawaii on his Pacific trip.
Environment
Plastic treaty faces hurdles as Russia, Saudi Arabia mire negotiations
Campaigners want an international agreement to limit the production and supply of plastics.
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