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12 May
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15 May
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16 May
A Hong Kong permanent resident who is also a US citizen has been given a life term for espionage.
18 May
India and the EU are deepening ties with a new trade and tech plan. Is skepticism toward China bringing them closer?
18 May
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21 May
The Central Asian summit is being held in China's Xian city at the same time as the rival G7 summit in Japan. The meeting in China comes as Beijing seeks to build its influence in the region.
19 May
Russia sanctions focusing on its $5 billion diamond industry is on the agenda as the seven leading democratic economies come together in Hiroshima, Japan. China's economic influence is also up for discussion.
19 May
The Chinese president has promised to bolster economic and infrastructure projects in the region at a "milestone" meeting with leaders from former Soviet states in the region.
21 May
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