China

U.S. set to push security strategy as Chinese manoeuvres rattle region // Yahoo News

China was supposed to start buying our agricultural product now - no signs that they are doing so // Forex Factory

Trump rips China as stalled trade talks are set to resume // CNBC

Taiwan

Taiwan fires over 100 missiles during China war drills // Taiwan News

Taipei mayor to establish political party // Focus Taiwan

Taipei Mayor's choice of party name irks family of late activist // Taiwan News

China Warship Collided With Taiwan Freighter, Coast Guard Says // Bloomberg

China Imposes Taiwan Travel Ban in Warning Shot to President // Bloomberg

'Hollywood enables CCP's repression of Taiwan' says Ted Cruz on Top Gun flag controversy // Taiwan News

Hong Kong

Former Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa accuses the United States and Taiwan of orchestrating 'well-organised' recent protests // SCMP

White House Told Officials to Go Easy on China Over Hong Kong // WSJ

Hong Kong protests: China blames US for mass demonstrations // CNN

Hong Kong protesters hurt in drive-by fireworks attack // BBC News

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Hong Kong protesters injured in drive-by firework attack from private vehicle after clashes outside police stations // SCMP

Hong Kong: Chinese forces gather at border, White House monitoring // News.com.au

Taiwanese contribute helmets to Hong Kong protesters // Taiwan News

Hong Kong protests: 'I'm in Australia but I feel censored by Chinese students' // BBC News

Beijing tells Hong Kong return to normality 'the most pressing priority' in response to unrest and protests that followed extradition bill controversy // SCMP

Hong Kong protests: Activists disrupt rush hour trains // BBC News

China defends Hong Kong police, blames Western forces // Yahoo News

Hong Kong: China accuses protesters of committing 'evil acts' // CNN

Korean Peninsula

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles, US defense officials say // Fox News

South Korea looks to Asean for help in its 'trade war' with Japan // SCMP

Military

Japan wants to be an official F-35 partner. The Pentagon plans to say no. // Defense News

China's Giant Spy Drone Just Tailed a U.S. Navy Cruiser // National Interest

Trump

Trump China tariffs raise fear that trade war is the 'new status quo' // CNBC

Russianewsgategate

Sean Hannity: William Barr '15 steps further than anybody knew' in Russia investigation review // WA Examiner

John Ratcliffe, Trump nominee for DNI, attacked Mueller during hearings // CNBC

Security

Senate meeting erupts as Graham clashes with Dems over asylum bill: 'You're not going to take my job!' // Fox News

Border Patrol Detained a 9-Year-Old American Girl on Her Way to School for 32 Hours // gq.com

Science, Weather, Health

Google's celeb-obsessed search for climate change answers is a hypocritical joke // NY Post

NATO Focus

Turkey's 'Mini' Aircraft Carrier (Armed with F-35s) Could Be in Big Trouble // National Interest

USS Ford Munitions Elevators Miss Another Deadline in HII Setback // Bloomberg

Is Russia Worried About China's Military Rise? // National Interest

Trade & Tech

U.S. Tech Firms Will Pull Manufacturing From China, Not Return to U.S. // Digital Trends

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong police chief condemns 'thug' protesters after extradition bill clashes in Sha Tin leave 22 people in hospital with 6 in critical or serious condition // SCMP

Russianewsgategate

Lindsey Graham promises his own 'deep dive' after DOJ inspector general report // WA Examiner