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Closing ceremony celebrates solidarity in Asia: Li, Randhir praise Hangzhou for delivering ‘distinctly Chinese’ Games. Hundreds of athletes from 45 countries congregate to celebrate success of Indian contingent, best-ever Asian Games campaign with 107 medals. LED giant sprouting osmanthuses, video package of best moments, cauldron extinguished by digital torchbearer.

The Hindu

Hangzhou Asian Games: China's sporting might, hospitality sets new standards

HANGZHOU: A sense of quiet will descend on China's technology hub from Monday. The airports will be busier than the Villages, stadiums and the media centres. Athletes, fans, officials and the mediapersons will head back after almost three weeks of action at breakneck pace -- having shared hugs, smiles, selfies…

The Times of India

Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down on memorable Hangzhou Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The 2023 Asian Games on Sunday concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony in Hangzhou, celebrating the incredible achievements of the athletes and showcasing China's rich cultural heritage.

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Campaigners aim to lower support for China on UN human rights council

Parliamentarians from 15 countries urge reduction in vote to signal disapproval of country’s crackdown on Uyghur population

The Guardian - UK

China critic stuck in Taiwan transit lounge granted asylum in Canada

‘This kindness will be remembered forever’

The Independent UK

It's time for India to bid for Olympics games, says Indian Olympic Association president P.T. Usha

P.T. Usha who took charge as IOA chief in December last year, said she was not at all surprised at India winning more than 100 medals in Hangzhou.

The Hindu

Hangzhou Asian Games | Security tightened ahead of closing ceremony

China hosted the Asian Games in Hangzhou, with 12,407 athletes from 45 nations competing in 40 sports. China topped the medals table with 201 golds, two better than their previous best of 199. Japan took second place with 52 golds, and South Korea third on 42. India’s total medal haul…

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China Tiananmen critic stuck in Taiwan transit lounge granted asylum in Canada

Chen Siming spent two weeks living in the transit area in Taipei’s international airport waiting to resettle

The Guardian - AU

ITBP on alert, conducting patrols along China border: Home Ministry

ITBP conducted 2,899 patrols along the China border between April and December 2022 to ensure security and remain vigilant. 47 new border outposts and 12 staging camps are being built in Arunachal Pradesh, while 25 strategic roads have been built and 32 are under construction.

The Hindu

Taipei looking forward to join hands with India, other nations to safeguard peace in Taiwan Strait: Taiwanese Envoy Ger

China has been ramping up its military offensive against the self-ruled island of more than 23 million people, triggering global concerns.

The Hindu

Biden accused of betrayal of Khashoggi over push to deepen Saudi ties

Activists and Democrats condemn rapprochement – aimed at heading off China – with ‘autocratic, sociopathic government’

The Guardian - US

US fears Canada-India row over Sikh activist's killing could upend strategy for countering China

The Biden administration is nervously watching an ongoing dispute between Canada and India

The Independent UK

Ex-U.S. Army sergeant charged with trying to pass secrets to China

Joseph Schmidt, who worked in military intelligence, faces two charges for allegedly trying to hand national defense information to China. One alleged document was entitled "High Level Secrets."

WEKU

Philippines protests after a Chinese coast guard ship nearly collides with a Philippine vessel

A Chinese coast guard ship came within a meter (3 feet) of colliding with a Philippine patrol ship it was trying to block in the South China Sea, in an alarming incident that intensified fears that territorial disputes in the waters could spark a larger crisis

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The Hindu

Moscow’s makeover

Moscow is a bustling city, despite the financial sanctions and war clouds. Tourists can explore its rich history, modern attractions, and enjoy activities like cable car rides, river cruises, and Bolshoi ballets. There are also new attractions like the Jewish Museum, Moskvarium aquarium, and digital gateways to plan trips. Indian…

The Hindu

India, Canada in conversation on parity of diplomatic staff: MEA

The official’s remarks came days after the Financial Times reported that New Delhi has asked Ottawa to withdraw 41 of its diplomats stationed in India by October 10.

The Independent UK

Philippine boats breach a Chinese coast guard blockade in a faceoff near a disputed shoal

Two Philippine supply boats have breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in the South China Sea in a recurring confrontation near a disputed shoal some fear could spark a larger security crisis that could draw in the United States

The Independent UK

Taiwan indicts 2 communist party members accused of colluding with China to influence elections

Prosecutors in Taiwan have indicted two leaders of the island's tiny Taiwan People's Communist Party on accusations they colluded with China in an effort to influence next year's elections for president and members of the legislative assembly

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The Guardian - AU

Aukus could weaken China deterrence, US congress research paper suggests

New report airs arguments for and against nuclear-powered submarine sale to Australia

The Independent UK

US warns of Chinese global disinformation campaign that could undermine peace and stability

The State Department in a first-of-its-kind report has laid out Beijing’s growing efforts to reshape the global narrative on China, while spending billions of dollars to do so

The Independent UK

Schumer to lead a bipartisan delegation of senators to China, South Korea and Japan next week

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to China next week, traveling to the country amid heightened tensions and after several members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet visited

The Independent UK

China welcomes Taiwanese athletes at the Asian Games but they still can't compete under their flag

China has gone out of its way to welcome the Taiwanese athletes at the Asian Games

The Guardian - AU

Timor-Leste president hits back at Australian criticism of new partnership with China

José Ramos-Horta rejects concerns about plan that includes enhanced military engagement as ‘imagined Chinese ghosts’

The Independent UK

Maldives president-elect says he's committed to removing the Indian military from the archipelago

The president-elect of the Maldives says he's sticking to his campaign promise to remove Indian military personnel stationed in the archipelago state, promising he will initiate the process

AAP

Activist fined for anti-China placards deemed 'adverts'

An activist opposed to China's Communist government tried to argue that his right to protest outside that nation's consulate overruled a city council's laws.

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