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Taiwan-HK spat raises doubts about murder suspect’s surrender

Bloomberg The man at the centre of a Taiwan murder case that sparked months of violent protests in Hong Kong wants to turn himself in. But first Hong Kong and Taiwan must stop feuding over how that happens. Officials in Taipei have accused Hong Kong of playing politics by trying to get rid of a man accused of murdering his ...

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Syria shows risks of US withdrawal for Europe

Bloomberg Asked if the European Union hadn’t exposed its impotence during Turkey’s recent military offensive inside Syria, French President Emmanuel Macron was blunt in his response: “I share your outrage.” More than any other recent foreign policy challenge, the way that Turkey’s “Operation Peace Spring” against the Kurds unfolded has exposed the potential reality of a post-transatlantic world: The EU’s ...

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‘Japan must inform public about China threat’

Bloomberg Japan should rethink its rejection of offensive weapons, a senior US military officer said in Tokyo, while the US Coast Guard chief warned of China’s “antagonistic” behaviour in disputed waters. There needs to be a discussion between the government of Japan and the public about the threats that are out there, said the US military officer, who spoke to ...

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