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Malaysian PM Anwar part of panel to decide Najib’s fate as Umno seeks royal pardon

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also said there is no issue of conflict of interest with him being part of the Pardons Board. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3216393/malaysian-pm-anwar-part-panel-decide-najibs-fate-umno-seeks-royal-pardon?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese seaside tourists brush off military drills over Taiwan

Hong Kong Free Press By Matthew Walsh Chinese tourists on an island near Taiwan sunned themselves and snapped seaside selfies on Saturday, unaware — or at least unbothered — by Beijing’s launch of major military drills in the strait beyond. A military helicopter flies past tourists at a viewing point over the Taiwan Strait on…

PLA starts 3 days of military drills around Taiwan Saturday

Taipei, April 8 (CNA) The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched three days of military exercises around Taiwan on Saturday, one day after President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) returned from a 10-day overseas trip that included a meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304080005

Facing critical ammunition shortage, Ukrainian troops ration shells

Washington Post As the United States and other backers scramble to manufacture or buy more shells for Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces are choosing targets carefully. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/08/ukraine-ammunition-shortage-shells-ration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Taiwan headline news

Taipei, April 8 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday are as follows: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304080004

U.A.E. Denies Extradition for Gupta Brothers, Accused of Corruption in South Africa

New York Times The businessmen Atul and Rajesh Gupta were implicated in the looting of state funds under President Jacob Zuma. They fled to the United Arab Emirates about five years ago. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/africa/south-africa-gupta-brothers-corruption-uae-dubai.html

Baptist Minister in Myanmar Gets 6 Years in Prison for Opposing Junta

New York Times The minister met with President Donald J. Trump in 2019 to highlight the abuses of Myanmar’s military, which later seized power in a coup. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/asia/baptist-minister-myanmar-prison-coup.html

Macron Wraps Up China Visit, but Little Progress Seen on War

New York Times Russia’s war in Ukraine figured little in statements after meetings between President Emmanuel Macron of France and China’s leader, Xi Jinping. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/asia/macron-xi-jinping-china-france.html

‘Ridiculous’ narrow passage sparks debate on how much space dogs should have to play in Hong Kong parks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Frustration expressed over ‘absolutely ridiculous’ narrow passageway for dogs at Tsim Sha Tsui’s Centenary Garden, with pets cut off from rest of 4.5 hectare park. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216389/narrow-200m-pet-access-city-park-unleashes-debate-space-dogs-hong-kong-animal-lovers-urge?utm_source=rss_feed

In military drills with Cambodia, China aims to counter shift towards US, say analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Golden Dragon 2023 includes military drills with joint naval exercise in Cambodian waters for first time and soft cultural skills: Chinese defence ministry. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3216329/military-drills-cambodia-china-aims-counter-shift-towards-us-say-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed