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China exports plunge in June, deepening economic woes
Chinese exports fell in June, increasing pressure on Beijing for additional stimulus measures to revive the economy. Weak demand in key markets and external factors contribute to the decline. Imports also dropped, reinforcing concerns about softening domestic demand.
ASEAN-plus-three to meet on South China Sea, economic ties
Southeast Asian foreign ministers will meet with their Chinese, Japanese, and South Korean counterparts for ASEAN-plus-three talks. The discussions will focus on economic cooperation and the South China Sea dispute, where China’s territorial claims intersect with those of ASEAN members.
The ongoing crisis in Myanmar and ways to address it will also be on the agenda. Additionally, topics such as health cooperation and economic recovery post-pandemic will be discussed. The meetings aim to strengthen regional ties and promote collaboration in various areas among the participating nations.
Chinese hackers breached US govt email accounts: Microsoft
Chinese hackers, referred to as Storm-0558 by Microsoft, breached the email accounts of several US government agencies. The hackers primarily targeted government agencies in Western Europe and engaged in espionage, data theft, and credential access.
While the targets were not identified, the US State Department confirmed detecting anomalous activity and taking immediate steps to secure their systems. The incident remains under investigation, and the full extent of the breach is being assessed.
Australia fears China’s latest Pacific deal could stoke tensions
Australia has expressed concerns over China’s policing pact with Solomon Islands, urging transparency and stating that it threatens to escalate tensions in the South Pacific. China’s increasing influence in the region has raised alarm among Western powers.
