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China may be facing too many economic obstacles to hit its ambitious growth target for 2024

Fighting deflation, a sinking property market and weak internal demand, Beijing has set itself a challenging goal in 2024

The Guardian - AU

Huge Blast Kills One, Injures 22 In Northern China

A huge suspected gas explosion at a restaurant killed one person and injured 22 more on the outskirts of Beijing during Wednesday rush hour, state media reported, causing severe damage to buildings.

International Business Times

US spy chiefs warn failing to stop Putin in Ukraine risks fuelling China’s ambitions to seize Taiwan

Britain is also urging allies to provide more military support to Kyiv

Evening Standard

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China, Iran and Russia stage joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman

Military exercises running through March 16 are to involve warships and aviation.

Al Jazeera

India troops begin Maldives pullout after pro-China leader’s order: Reports

The two countries agreed to a withdrawal of 89 Indian soldiers and their support staff from the nation by May 10.

Al Jazeera

Xi Jinping didn’t speak at China’s Two Sessions, but it’s clear who is in charge

The meetings showed China’s leader is steering China along a path that is dictated by national security and party control, at the expense of everything else

The Guardian - AU

South Korea doctors’ strike: government moves to suspend thousands of medical licences

Almost 12,000 doctors have walked out over planned changes, as the country’s health ministry denies services have descended into chaos

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Four-year border row has not served either India or China well: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar discusses India's stance on China, Pakistan, and global relations during a panel discussion in New Delhi.

The Hindu

The US funding deal is good for the Pacific. But the key is what happens next

After months of delay, Congress approved Cofa funding for north Pacific nations but Washington needs to show it can deliver for the wider region

The Guardian - AU

The Guardian view on supply chains: not only just in time, but just in case

Editorial: Countries are placing a higher priority on resilience and security in the wake of the pandemic and as tensions grow

The Guardian - UK

China lashes out at PM’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, criticises Sela Tunnel and development projects

China lodges diplomatic protest with India over PM Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, reiterating territorial claim.

The Hindu

China Caps Key Political Meet With Pledges To Boost Ailing Economy

China's leaders on Monday wrap up a week-long key conclave at which they admitted more was needed to revive a sluggish economy battered by an ailing housing market, poor domestic demand and record high youth unemployment figures.

International Business Times

S. Korea Starts Procedures To Suspend Licences Of 4,900 Striking Doctors

South Korea said Monday it had started procedures to suspend the medical licences of 4,900 junior doctors who have resigned and stopped working to protest government medical training reforms, causing healthcare chaos.

International Business Times

Rare glimpse inside China’s halls of power as Beijing hosts major political event amid high security

‘Two Sessions’, the country’s most high-profile political forum, is open to the world, but protests in Beijing will meet with a tough response

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‘Two Sessions’ congress: The economic goals in Chinese leaders’ coded language

China’s “Two Sessions” congress that began this week is the country’s most important political event of the year. To understand what’s at stake, it helps to have some fluency in Chinese Communist Party (CCP) parlance. Terms such as “new productive forces” and “new three” appear vague, but they speak volumes…

The Hindu

Bhutan PM Tobgay’s India visit to focus on bilateral pacts, development and connectivity projects

Bhutan's PM Tshering Tobgay to visit Delhi for high-level talks on bilateral agreements, development projects, and boundary talks.

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China's Role In Ukraine Conflict Raises Global Concerns

China's evolving stance on Ukraine conflict and growing trade with Russia impact global diplomacy and trade relations.

Evening Standard

Hong Kong unveils new national security bill that strengthens powers to suppress dissent

The EU has said it has ‘grave converns’ about the bill

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International Business Times

Hong Kong Unveils New National Security Law With Tough Penalties

Hong Kong on Friday introduced the draft bill of a new national security law that includes life sentences for major offences such as treason and insurrection.

The Guardian - AU

Treason could mean life sentence under new Hong Kong national security law

Debate has begun on Article 23 – legislation designed to bring laws closer to those of mainland China

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong prepares tough new national security punishments

New bill includes lengthy prison terms for offences such as treason and longer sentences for acts deemed to be sedition.

Al Jazeera

North Korea’s COVID curbs still strangling economy, report says

Cross-border movement of people and trade have practically evaporated since the pandemic, Human Rights Watch says.

The Guardian - AU

The MH370 families seeking closure, justice and a fresh search

Compensation cases have stalled in the courts, and authorities are pledging a fresh search only if there is compelling new evidence, leaving victims’ relatives in limbo

The Hindu

Troubled waters: On the tensions between China and the Philippines

What is adding to tensions in the South China Sea is the overall deterioration in ties between China and the Philippines

International Business Times

Chinese FM Blasts US 'Suppression', Defends Russia Ties

The "Two Sessions" -- parallel meetings of China's rubber-stamp parliament and political consultative body -- offer a rare glimpse into the strategy of President Xi Jinping's Communist Party-led government for the year ahead.

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