I Overview
China:
- India – China begin disengaging in one sector of Ladakh
- China publicly admits that 4 soldiers including an officer of the PLA died at Galwan on 15 June 2020
- Biden has telephone conversation with Xi but meeting of Quad Foreign Ministers also takes place
- China prepares for its annual Parliament meeting or “Two Sessions”
- US Navy ship sails through Taiwan Strait; China says this undermines stability
Japan:
- Japan appoints a Minister for Loneliness
- Seiko Hashimoto takes charge of Tokyo Olympics Organizing Committee
- Japan’s economy recovers from pandemic slump
South Korea:
- Japan renews claims on South-Korea held island
- South Korea expected to approve Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
- US President Biden calls South Korean President Moon
- South Korea Trade Minister drops bid to become WTO Director General
Hong Kong:
- Dozens of leading HK democrats charged with subversion
- 70% of HK teachers support revamp of liberal studies
Taiwan:
- President Tsai says Taiwan’s freedom and democracy are not to be traded
II Developments in China
1. India – China begin disengaging in one sector of Ladakh
After yet another round of talks in Ladakh between the a