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Taiwan's Han Kuang drills now simulate real combat and night exercises, amid ongoing tensions with China
Nations aim to ease tensions with new resupply arrangement; Philippines to conduct missions independently
Tropical cyclones Prapiroon and Gaemi will bring heavy rain and gales to China's eastern seaboard this week
Joly's three-day visit, at Wang's invitation, is the first by a Canadian foreign minister in seven years
Joly, Wang agree on keeping communication lines open; committed to holding regular ministerial-level discussions
Pakistan and China renew commitment to CPEC; planning minister calls for enhanced preparation and cooperation
CCP expels former foreign and defence ministers, Qin Gang and Li Shangfu, for corruption and discipline violations
Challenges are compounded by the ongoing economic strain and the need for continued reform
Both benchmarks dropped in the three prior sessions, with Brent crude futures trading as low as $83.30
Beijing offers platform for Fatah and Hamas dialogue and renewed calls for national reconciliation