Asia Compact | 04.06.2013, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 04.06.2013 | 18:00 UTC Asia International Relations Asia's run on African resources In a bid to counter China's rising global influence, rival Japan has pledged billions in aid to Africa. Tokyo is seeking to tap into the continent's vast resources and secure contracts for energy and mineral rights. Japan aims to win new allies in Africa with aid China expands media reach in Africa China and India - Rivals in Africa Nigeria partners with China to fund new projects Art Taiwanese artist tries to save Tuvalu in Venice Vincent J. F. Huang is representing the tiny Polynesian nation of Tuvalu at the 55th International Art Exhibition in Venice. His environmental message is already making a splash in the Venetian lagoon. Biennale pushes the stop button Unsettling Biennale opens in Venice Franco-German swap at Venice Biennale "I'm not interested in satisfying the curiosity about India." Weapons Asian countries pile up nuclear arms The arms race in Asia has increased since 2008 mainly due to growing tensions between China and Japan, the two Koreas, and India and Pakistan, says the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute in its report. China weighs up opposing North Korea policies The new arms race in Asia Asia's obsession with arms undermines social development: experts China 'Tiananmen Mothers' criticize Chinese leadership China's new leadership has been in power for three months. Still, Beijing hasn't shown any inclination to shed light on the 1989 crackdown in Tiananmen Square. Families of activists killed are increasingly disappointed. Will US-China defense ties improve? US urges China to free Tiananmen prisoners China opens party congress to begin leadership change More DW More DW Register now for the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum in Bonn Save the date! From 17-19 June, this year's Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum will spotlight "The Future of Growth - Economic Values and the Media". See the complete conference program online.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013