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Asia
Natuna: an idyll on the front line between Indonesia and China
A remote group of islands is becoming the scene of a major geopolitical stand-off, with Beijing making the running so far.
- by James Massola and Amilia Rosa
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South China Sea
Natuna chief urges Australia to invest, says Chinese aid not welcome
The Indonesian island needs a new airport and some other infrastructure, but wants a business, not political or military deal.
- by James Massola and Amilia Rosa
Aviation
'Dubious' qualifications: Pakistani airline grounds 150 pilots
Officials say Pakistan International Airlines knew two years ago that pilots had falsified exams to obtain licenses.
- by Ben Farmer
Coronavirus pandemic
'Little Pinks' rethink their love for China after rejection
Thwarted from returning home during the pandemic, some young Chinese abroad are questioning their patriotism for the first time.
- by Li Yuan
China relations
China and India agree to disengage in Himalayas dispute
The two parties reached an agreement following the deadliest clash over the disputed territory in 45 years.
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China relations
China wants a compliant Australia, Malcolm Turnbull says
It is also hoping that Asian countries will accept its incursions in the South China Sea as "reality", the former PM tells in an exclusive interview.
- by James Massola
Air accident
Pilots in fatal Pakistan plane crash were distracted by coronavirus, minister says
The pilots of a Pakistan airliner that crashed last month, killing 97 people, were distracted as they talked about the coronavirus pandemic, the country's aviation minister says.
- by Asif Shahzad
North Korea diplomacy
North Korea says Kim Jong-un suspending military action against South
The announcement possibly indicates the slowing of a pressure campaign against South Korea amid stalled nuclear negotiations with the Trump administration.
- by Josh Smith
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
'Whom do you trust?': Singapore calls election amid pandemic
The poll could indicate where the world is headed in the contest between nationalists and globalists.
- by James Massola
Coronavirus pandemic
A contaminated-waste epidemic is quickly following the pandemic
The pandemic reignited demand for plastic packaging and single-use items like masks, gloves and test kits. Now countries are struggling to deal with them.
- by Heesu Lee
Coronavirus pandemic
Chinese pharmacy chain boss sentenced to jail for 15 years over fake masks
The chairman of a chain of pharmacies in Beijing has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling more than 500,000 counterfeit 3M Corp masks during the coronavirus epidemic.