Asia Updates by Asia News Network (ANN) - Tuesday, April 11, 2023

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Diplomacy France-China I
Macron urges Europe to reduce dependence on US - World - China Daily

Diplomacy France-China II
How Macron’s ‘European unity’ trip to China ended up splitting Western ranks - Straits Times 

Miliitary
Taiwan
PLA tracks US warship trespassing in South China Sea | China Daily

Japan
Japan says Chinese carrier conducted air operations close to its islands - Agencies for Jakarta Post

Philippines
Philippine military bases with US access won’t be used for offensive actions, says Marcos - Straits Times

Oscar Malaysia
Yeoh to speak at Harvard | The Star

Geopolitics Middle-East
Opinion: Middle East detente shows dialogue, not war, only way to resolve disputes: China Daily editorial - China Daily

Taiwan
Editorial: Unipolar? - The Statesman

Economy Philippines
Opinion: Incessantly inferior infrastructure | Inquirer 

Health India
Temasek to acquire 41% stake in India hospital chain for reported $2.7 billion - Straits Times

Economy Japan
New BOJ Chief Says Must Take Time to Gauge Inflation Trend - Reuters for The Japan News

FTA Indonesia-US
Indonesia to propose limited FTA with US on critical minerals | Reuters for China Daily

Startup Pakistan
Navigating the global cash crunch - Dawn

Business S Korea
Zero-sugar drinks reshape beverage market - Korea Herald

Business China
Almost all SZSE A-share companies projected to make profits - China Daily