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Rising Tensions in the East China Sea: Chinese Incursions into Japanese Waters and Airspace https://lnkd.in/egkmvgv5 A New Wave of Tensions The East China Sea has once again become a focal point of tension between two of Asia's major powers, Japan and China. In recent weeks, a series of incursions by Chinese military aircraft and naval survey ships have tested the waters—both literally and metaphorically—of Japan's patience and sovereignty. These incidents have sparked a flurry of diplomatic protests, raising questions about the underlying motives and potential consequences for regional stability. The Incursions: What Happened? It all started on August 26, 2024, when a Chinese reconnaissance plane unexpectedly violated Japanese airspace near the Danjo Islands, an area not typically associated with the territorial disputes that plague the region. Japan’s response was swift; fighter jets were scrambled to intercept the aircraft, and the Japanese government lodged a formal diplomatic protest. Hiroyuki Namazu, Japan's Director-General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, summoned the acting Chinese ambassador to convey Japan’s strong discontent and demand an explanation. Just a few days later, on August 31, a Chinese Shupang-class survey vessel entered Japanese territorial waters near Kuchinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. This wasn’t the first time Chinese vessels had ventured into these waters, but the frequency and timing of these incursions have caught the attention of Japanese officials. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force monitored the ship’s movements closely, and once again, Japan voiced its concerns through diplomatic channels, urging China to respect international norms and refrain from actions that could escalate tensions. The Diplomatic Dance Japan’s protests have not gone unnoticed. China’s Foreign Ministry, through its spokesperson Lin Jian, responded by claiming that the airspace violation was unintended and that China harbors no aggressive intentions toward Japan. The Chinese spokesperson emphasized that both nations are maintaining open lines of communication to address these issues, signaling a desire to manage the situation without letting it spiral out of control. Despite these assurances, Japan’s concerns are mounting. The Japanese government sees these incursions not just as isolated incidents but as part of a broader pattern of behavior that challenges its sovereignty and security. The Senkaku Islands, a group of uninhabited islets claimed by both Japan and China, have long been a hotspot for such disputes. However, the recent violations near the Danjo and Kuchinoerabu Islands suggest that China’s activities are expanding beyond these well-known flashpoints, raising alarms in Tokyo about China’s strategic intentions.

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Ukrainian border with Poland is blocked by Polish farmers since 09th of February,2024. Before transport companies were blocking Ukrainian border for almost 2 months. It really worries me and hurts a lot… During the war, bloody war in Ukraine our partners and neighbors are blocking the longest and the busiest border for us. Ukraine struggles, Ukrainian business is working hard to keep its exsistance. We media people for work, we dramatically miss men for work, because they are defending the country, our farmers works on the mined fields and sometimes under rocket atacks… we need to export, we physically are not in the state we are competitive. Why not to give us an option to work ourselves to bring food to our families?! How can we work with blocked border when the truck waits from 2 weeks to a month in a line instead of 1 day?! And it is made artificially by Polish strikers. How can we tolerate this? Please look this investigation* and decide yourself if there is any real reason to block Ukrainian border with EU or that is just a way to earn dirty money? *video has English subtitles Time will fly, Ukraine will stand, Ukrainian business finds a solution and keep working, but the rest of the World has to know how hardly we have to work and what a fully strikes we have to resist to keep working 🇺🇦💪 Please share and let the Workd know the truth 🙏 #Ukraine #polishstrikes # standwithUkraine #businesswithUkraine

Big news suddenly came out about the situation between Russia and Ukraine! The situation between Russia and Ukraine has seen significant developments. The Russian Foreign Ministry reported that the Ukrainian army used Western weapons to destroy a bridge over the Seim River in Kursk Oblast, resulting in casualties among civilians and volunteers. Ukrainian Armed Forces are reportedly advancing in Kursk, claiming control over 82 settlements in the region. Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions with the Federal Security Council regarding military operations and plans a visit to Azerbaijan. On August 16, a surge in international gold prices was noted, attributed to geopolitical tensions and expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported heavy fighting in which they claimed to have killed or wounded a large number of Ukrainian soldiers and destroyed various military assets. Ukraine announced significant prisoner captures and intends to negotiate exchanges with Russia. The U.S. has increased military aid to Ukraine and is open to supplying long-range cruise missiles, contingent on battlefield needs and dynamics. Analysts express concern that the focus on Kursk could exacerbate challenges for Ukraine in other combat areas. Fighting continues across multiple regions, with intense clashes reported in the Donetsk area. #AsiaRisk #GeopoliticalConflictandDisputes #China Follow us for daily updates on risk and operations in Asia! https://lnkd.in/gAkzBz8A

"During Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian businesses are demonstrating remarkable resilience and dedication. However, the war is taking a toll on the Ukrainian economy. Rapid recovery of critical infrastructure and the energy sector is impossible without external assistance," emphasizes Tatiana Sakharuk, the Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Ukraine. In her material for New Voice, Tetiana discusses: 🔹 Whether Ukraine is attractive to investors today. 🔹 How the implementation of ESG standards will strengthen Ukrainian businesses during wartime. 🔹 The advantages Ukrainian companies gain from participating in the Ukraine Business Compact initiative. 🔹 How the Ukrainian energy sector can contribute to the "green transition" across Europe.

#Rosatom, Russia's Ministry of Development of the Far East & Arctic and the Administration of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug have signed a cooperation agreement enabling the launch of a pilot project that will see a single maritime operator manage Russia's northern 'delivery' or sea lift. The agreement was concluded at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (#SPIEF2024) and was signed by the Head of #Rosatom Aleksey Likhachev, the Minister of Far East & Arctic Development of the Russian Federation Aleksey Chekunkov and Chukotka's Governor Vladislav Kuznetsov. The main goal of the agreement is to develop a mechanism for uninterrupted and cost-effective delivery of goods to regions supplied by the northern sea lift. According to the law “On Northern Delivery”, the operator will have to carry out regular cabotage transportation of critical cargo between seaports at preferential rates. The list of such cargo was approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated December 2, 2023 No. 3462-r. The routes and schedule of voyages will be approved by the federal coordinator of northern delivery (Ministry of Far Eastern & Arctic Development) based on the operator’s proposals. Currently, the northern delivery or sea lift is carried out in 25 regions of the Russian Federation, involving more than 3 million tons of cargo per year. Through the sea lift, more than 3 million people living in the Far North and remote regions receive vital goods, primarily fuel, food, and medicine. In the Far East and the Arctic, out of 1800 settlements belonging to the territories covered by the northern delivery, 2/3 do not have year-round connections with federal roads. In some areas, the window for cargo delivery is less than 2 months a year. The majority of the cargo is delivered by water transport, which depends on ice conditions and river access; the full cycle of goods purchase and delivery can take 1.5 years or more. Further details in the article. #Sealift https://lnkd.in/ghZ9MDza

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My part Nagao Satoru : Frequent joint exercises herald a new Cold War Dr. Satoru Nagao from Tokyo is a researcher at the Hudson Institute. Regarding the frequent military exercises around the world, he analyzed: "This month, many joint exercises were held around the world. Why are there so many joint exercises recently? What is the significance of these exercises? First of all, because tensions are increasing, there is a demand to do so. For example, since the 2010s, China's activities in the waters around the Diaoyu Islands have been escalating. Japan only detected 12 similar activities in 2011, but by 2019 it had escalated to 1,097 times. A similar situation has occurred on the India-China border. The number of Chinese intrusions on the Sino-Indian border has increased from 213 times in 2011 to 663 times in 2019. Therefore, China's activities have caused countries around China to cooperate in responding to China's threats. If these countries, such as Japan and India, cooperate with each other, China will need to share its military budget on multiple fronts to confront Japan, India, etc. Therefore, cooperation is an effective way to respond to China's threats. " “Second, in terms of grouping, larger groups have advantages. In World War I, the victorious side consisted of 32 countries, while the losing side had only 4. In World War II, the victorious side had 54 countries, while the losing side had only 8. During the US-Soviet Cold War, the victorious side had 54 countries, while the losing side had 26. These facts show that the number of supporters is correlated with the likelihood of winning the competition. Therefore, promoting cooperation through joint exercises is a decisive factor in winning the competition. Third, this joint exercise shows that the cold war between the two camps has begun. The participants of the joint exercise are similar to those of the Rim of the Pacific Exercise, Pacific War, Red Flag Exercise, etc. China's joint exercise is mainly conducted with Russia. This means that the participants of the joint exercise show which country belongs to which camp. This is not a war between the two camps, but a cold war between the camps. " https://lnkd.in/gAdtSBy2　

🤔 How is the EU supporting Ukraine on its path to European integration? How does EU financial and other assistance impact Ukraine's recovery and development? ☝️ These and other questions are explored in detail by Maryana Lutsyshyn, head of the Western Ukrainian office of the European Business Association, in her blog "Europe and Ukraine: United for the Future" for Liga.net. 🙌 Learn about the key instruments of EU financial support for Ukraine, the role of business in rebuilding the country, and the importance of cooperation and responsibility in using aid at the link. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dYj_bNvC

Marking the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and in connection with the death of Aleksey Navalny, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has introduced a new large-scale package of #sanctions against Russia. This was announced on February 23, 2024 by the department, the US Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (#OFAC) and the State Department. #Sanctions against Russia were introduced by Great Britain in connection with the anniversary on February 22nd, and on February 23, almost synchronously with the United States, the 13th package of #sanctions was introduced by the #EU. This article provides an overview of the entities targeted by the US #sanctions, with a focus on the Russian energy sector. With respect to #RussianLNG: The US continues to apply pressure on the #NOVATEK-led #ArcticLNG2 Project, introducing new #sanctions related to the construction of the trains and the Arc 7 ice-class #LNG carriers for the project, as well as their cargoes. The targets: - SSK #Zvezda, the #Rosneft-backed shipyard in the Russian Far East, is building up to 15 #LNG carriers intended to support #ArcticLNG2; - #SmartLNG, a joint venture between #Sovcomflot (#SCF) and #NOVATEK - per long-term time charter agreements between this JV and #ArcticLNG2, 14 of the 15 #LNGCs being built at #Zvezda will be operated by the JV (the agreement for the lead vessel is with #SCF itself); - Three #SCF subsidiaries - Azoria Shipping Company Ltd., Elixon Shipping Company Ltd. and Gloria Shipping Company Ltd., which plan to purchase vessels to support #LNG exports under #ArcticLNG2 (the US State Department did not specify which specific vessels are implicated); - #NOVATEK-Murmansk - controls the #NOVATEK Large-Tonnage Marine Structures (#GBS-based #LNG trains) Fabrication Complex in Belokamenka, Murmansk Region, where #ALNG2's topside modules are integrated with the #GBS. The new round of US #sanctions targets two additional Russian #LNG projects - the #LNG plant being built by the #RusKhimAlliance (#Gazprom and #RusGazDobycha JV) in Ust-Luga, Western Russian, and the #YakutiyaLNG project in the Russian Far East. While the Ust-Luga #LNG project has been targeted before, this is apparently the first time for #YakutiyaLNG and its proponent, #Globaltec. The article also covers other targets of the US #sanctions, including #Rosatom subsidiaries, sub-surface exploration companies, mining & metallurgy, etc. https://lnkd.in/g9B4zFdg