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UK PM Tells China's Xi He Hopes For 'Honest' Discussions

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday he hoped they could have "honest" discussions about thorny issues as they held the first call between leaders of the countries in over two years.

International Business Times

No, the world isn’t heading toward a new Cold War – it’s closer to the grinding world order collapse of the 1930s

The past decade and a half has seen upheaval across the globe. The 2008 financial crisis and its fallout, the COVID-19 pandemic and major regional conflicts in Sudan, the Middle East, Ukraine and elsewhere have left residual uncertainty. Added to this is a tense, growing rivalry between the U.S. and…

The Conversation

New Zealand official says Western neglect of Pacific Islands let other nations boost their influence

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Western nations, including the United States and New Zealand, failed to understand swiftly enough the geopolitical importance of island nations in the South Pacific, leaving a power vacuum that allowed other countries to increase their diplomatic influence

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Taiwan Leader Urges Unity On Chinese Attack Anniversary

Taiwanese must "unite as one" against the threat from China, President Lai Ching-te said Friday, as the island marked the 66th anniversary of a deadly Chinese artillery attack.

International Business Times

One woman's custody battle highlights the challenges facing same-sex couples in China

Zhang Peiyi, a Shanghai resident, has been fighting for custody for her two children from a former marriage in a case that has lasted for more than four years

The Independent UK

Australia, Taiwan unite to target China's 'deceit'

Labor and Liberal senators have criticised China's attempt to claim sovereignty over Taiwan and accused Beijing of misrepresenting Australia's stance.

AAP

Republicans believe Tim Walz has been ‘groomed’ by China. But how does China view him?

When Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ team vetted Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate, his Midwestern roots and background as a teacher, coach and veteran distinguished him from the typical “coastal elite”. However, it’s unclear whether her team considered Walz’s ties to China to be an asset…

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Russia-China Partnership 'Yielding Results', Putin Says

President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia's economic and trade links with China are "yielding results" as he welcomed Chinese Premier Li Qiang to the Kremlin.

International Business Times

Biden approves new nuclear strategy focussed on coordinated Russia-China threat

The strategy takes into account rapid expansion of China’s nuclear arsenal and ongoing threats from Russia

The Independent UK

Japan broadcaster apologises after disputed Senkaku Islands called ‘Chinese territory’ on air

Unscripted remarks about the Japanese-administered islands were made during during a Chinese-language programme on the public broadcaster NHK

The Guardian - AU

China's 'Growing Authoritarianism' Won't Stop With Taiwan: Lai

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te warned Wednesday that China's "growing authoritarianism will not stop with" the island and urged democratic countries to unite to curb its expansion.

International Business Times

Canada must continue cutting emissions regardless of the actions of other polluters

I have, over the years, lost count of the number of times I have seen or heard people say that it doesn’t matter what Canada, or the more-developed world, does to reduce carbon emissions. It is argued that the main global problem is that major emitters such as China, India,…

The Conversation

Biden approves nuclear strategy refocusing on China threat – report

White House says plan was approved earlier this year and was not a response to a single country or threat

The Guardian - UK

How Canada finally broke its longtime habit of diplomatic engagement with China

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly recently met with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, marking the first official visit following a multi-year diplomatic crisis.

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Indonesia and Australia finalise ‘significant’ defence pact

The move comes as Indonesia’s president-elect Prabowo Subianto prepares to take office later this year.

The Guardian - UK

Company insolvencies in England and Wales higher in past year than during financial crisis; gold hits record highs – as it happened

Company failures dip in July, but over the last 12 months are higher than in 2008-09

International Business Times

North Korean Defects To South, Says Seoul Military

A North Korean defected to the South by walking across the heavily fortified border that separates the peninsula, Seoul's military said Tuesday.

The Guardian - AU

Australia and Indonesia to deepen military ties after striking ‘historic’ security pact

Anthony Albanese and Prabowo Subianto announce conclusion of treaty negotiations but reporters weren’t able to ask questions about new deal

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Visa Waivers See Foreign Tourists Flocking Back to China

Big leap in visitor numbers to China but still not back to pre-Covid levels

Investors Business Daily

Big China Stimulus May Finally Be Coming; Copper Price, TECK, BABA Rally

The copper price, Teck Resources and Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba continued rallying on growing signs that China will unleash a big fiscal stimulus.

The Independent UK

Former Chinese FA vice president jailed for 11 years for bribery

The sentence is a latest in a string of high-profile prosecutions carried out against high-ranking members of the Chinese FA

France 24

Philippines, China trade blame after boats collide in disputed areas of South China Sea

Ships belonging to China and the Philippines collided in the South China Sea on Monday, prompting Beijing to accuse Manila of deliberately crashing a coast guard ship into a Chinese vessel. The Philippines, for its part, accused China of disinformation and released images showing ships heavily damaged by what it…

The Independent UK

Leaders of China and Vietnam pledge to strengthen political and economic ties

The leaders of China and Vietnam have pledged to further their economic ties and gave a nod to their shared communist ideology during the first visit by Vietnam’s new president to Beijing

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi holds talks with Vietnam’s new leader in Beijing

Meeting between leaders of China, Vietnam signals close ties between neighbouring states despite occasional tensions.

Al Jazeera

Philippines and China say ships collided at new South China Sea flashpoint

They blame each other for the early morning incident at Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands.

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