China is committed to resolving maritime disputes through talks, official says
by Rappler
Rappler— The sea should not be an arena where countries can flex their 'gunboat muscles,' says Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and a close ally of President Xi Jinping
Radio Free Asia—Manila says China obstructs, damages its ships at disputed shoal. Scarborough Shoal is located within the Philippine exclusive economic zone but under de-facto control by China.
Rappler—China should have confidence to talk to us, Taiwan's president-elect says. President-elect Lai Ching-te says he is 'very much looking forward to China having the confidence to engage with the elected and legitimate government that the Taiwan people have entrusted. That is the right way for cross-strait exchange.'
The Times of Israel—Erdogan’s White House talks with Biden postponed, official says. A rare meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his US counterpart Joe Biden at the White House has been postponed,...