Deadly clashes have erupted over move to increase number of #FrenchNationals eligible to vote in Pacific territory.
#NewCaledonia, one of five island territories spanning the #IndoPacific held by #France, is central to #EmmanuelMacron’s plan to increase French influence in the #Pacific. #EUinAsia
Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France’s voting change, and why does it matter?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/15/why-riots-new-caledonia-france-voting
I've started to track #EUinAsia articles as it's becoming apparent that this economic & political behemoth with a combined population of 500M+ is extending it's reach into our backyard to a degree I haven't seen before.
On the defense end, a French warship joined our #Balikatan2024 military exercises for the first time. Two German warships are also passing through the #SouthChinaSea where 40% of #Europe's foreign trade flows.
We're in the major leagues now, god help us 🇵🇭
SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- The industry ministry said Friday it has inked a memorandum of understanding with Airbus SE for the European #Aerospace giant to launch a new research and development (R&D) center in South Korea. #EUinAsia
#Airbus' defense, space arm to launch research center in #SouthKorea
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240510002400320?input=feed_microsoft
As #China’s appeal as an investment destination fades for #European firms, the #ASEAN has emerged as the main beneficiary of the redirected money, followed by #Europe, #India and #NorthAmerica, according to the survey.
The worsening sentiment is especially alarming as it reflects a view on the country [China] with the #pandemic largely out of the picture, suggesting the challenges are long-term. #EUinAsia
#EU firms’ appetite for China investment sinks to record low
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/10/companies/europe-china-investment-appetite-low/
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