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China's foreign ministry in Beijing said stopping violence and restoring order was the paramount task in the region.

Hong Kong's chief executive, Carrie Lam, has said she'll listen to public views after pro-democracy groups swept the floor in local elections. 

The United States Navy Secretary has been fired after a row with President Trump over the handling of the case of a Navy Seal accused of war crimes.

Australia's Intelligence service is investigating allegations that China tried to plant a spy in  the nation's parliament.

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