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https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-japan-asia-tokyo-china-88fa4b1c481a406ee0355fe0701c6901 Japan and the European Union agreed to step up their sanctions against Russia as leaders from the two sides expressed concerns about the war’s impact in the Indo-Pacific, where they seek to strengthen their partnership and increase engagement amid China’s growing assertiveness. Japan supports tough sanctions against Russia and ample support for Ukraine because the war shakes the foundation… Read more »

https://apnews.com/article/business-china-australia-beijing-scott-morrison-0982f948c461388ad5c69eef3726cb6b On Monday, Australia’s prime minister reported his awareness of China’s ambitions in the southwest Pacific after a newspaper reported Beijing’s plans to build wharves, shipyards and underwater cables in the Solomon Islands. The Australian newspaper published a leaked four-page draft maritime cooperation agreement between the Solomon Islands and China. This report follows the recent confirmation by China and the… Read more »