Xi Jinping to visit Pyongyang on June 8-9, first since 2019
The two-day trip comes as Beijing works to keep Pyongyang from drifting further toward Russia.
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Series: Xi Jinping · North Korea Visit · 2 chapters since Jun 5
Singapore blocks 14 anti-India posts on YouTube, Facebook, X
Police used OCHA to cut access in Singapore, while initial tracing points to platforms based in China.
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Indonesia, China explore rice research center in Salor, South Papua
They also are eyeing a farm vocational school and farm machinery facilities in Merauke to support local food production.
Xi to make June 8-9 North Korea trip, first in nearly 7 years
Why it matters: The visit signals Beijing is moving to pull Pyongyang closer as Kim deepens military ties with Moscow.
CNBC Indonesia, The New York Times +4
US moves toward tariffs up to 12.5% on 60 economies over forced labor
What's next: Public comments run through July 6, with hearings on July 7 as China and the EU push back on the plan.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +3
Purbaya heads to China and London to market Indonesia Panda Bond
The government is targeting a June 2026 launch, with coupons seen as cheaper than U.S. dollar-denominated debt.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia
Japan rejects China’s ‘neo-militarism’ charge at Singapore forum
Japan’s defense minister said Tokyo remains open to dialogue with Beijing while rejecting China’s claim that Japan is reviving militarism.
Antara News, BBC News (World) +1
Hegseth urges Asian allies to spend more, warns on China
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Pete Hegseth pushed Asian partners to boost defense spending as he warned about China’s military rise.
CNBC Indonesia, BBC News (World) +4
China claims it expelled Dutch frigate near Paracel Islands
China’s military said it drove off HNLMS De Ruyter, but the Dutch navy said the ship was sailing in line with international law.