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Loyal and experienced, China's other top leaders take posts

With Chinese leader Xi Jinping receiving a norms-breaking third five-year term as president, the other six men who serve with him on the ruling Communist Party’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee are taking up their new portfolios

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: Aukus submarine deal prompts China arms race warning; NRL racism outrage; and judge ejects breastfeeding mother

Australia draws the ire of China over nuclear subs deal with the US and UK expected to be announced next week

The Guardian - AU

Albanese visit hopes to strengthen ties with India amid China’s rise. But differences remain

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a landmark visit to India this week in the hopes of boosting ties in trade, education and security.

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China Elects New Head of Legislature

Zhao Leji, the Communist Party’s No. 3 official, will take the helm of the NPC for the next five years, while Li Hongzhong and Ding Zhongli were appointed vice chairs of its standing committee

Caixin Global

Outgoing president of Micronesia accuses China of bribery, threats and interference

In his letter, Panuelo openly canvassed the country switching its diplomatic recognition from Beijing to Taipei

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping Reelected as China’s President

Lawmakers also declared Han Zheng as vice president of the country, replacing Wang Qishan who had been in the position since 2018

Caixin Global

Nuclear sub fleet won’t sink ties with China, says PM

Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is not at odds with maintaining a good relationship with China, Anthony Albanese says.

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China’s parliament backs Xi Jinping for third term as president

Xi has sidelined potential challengers and filled the party’s top ranks with his supporters since taking power in 2012.

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US-China downward spiral raises fresh fears of eventual conflict

WASHINGTON — China and the U.S. have locked themselves into a new cycle of recriminations, provoking fresh worries that the world’s two biggest economies are heading down a path that could one day lead to the once unthinkable: the possibility of open conflict.

Tribune News Service

China’s parliament re-elects Xi Jinping as president

Xi Jinping has tightened his grip as China's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong after being elected president for a third term.

The New Daily

Micronesian president suggests severing diplomatic ties with China in favour of Taiwan due to 'political warfare'

In a scathing 13-page letter to Congress, David Panuelo says China has committed espionage in Federated State of Micronesian waters, bribed local politicians and attempted to undermine the nation's sovereignty.

ABC News

Xi Jinping officially begins norm-busting third term as president, tearing up modern China's political rule book

Xi Jinping officially kicks off his norm-busting third term as China's president, solidifying his position as one of the communist nation's most powerful leaders in generations.

ABC News

China's Xi handed historic third term as president

Xi Jinping was handed a third term as Chinese president on Friday, capping a rise that has seen him become the country's most powerful leader in generations.

Bangkok Post

China's Xi awarded third term as president, extending rule

Chinese leader Xi Jinping was awarded a third five-year term as president, adding to signs he might stay in power for life

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North Korea slams US ‘war preparation,’ fires off missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over live-fire drills where his military launched several suspected short-range ballistic missiles after his sister threatened the U.S. with consequences if it goes ahead with joint exercises with South Korea.

The New Daily

Biden budget plan includes billions to counter China

Joe Biden's budget plan has outlined billions of dollars of United States funding for the Indo-Pacific region to help to counter China's influence.

The New Daily

Canada probes alleged Chinese police stations in Quebec

Canadian police say they are investigating two alleged secret "police stations" operated by Chinese authorities in Quebec.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on China-US relations: can the downwards spiral be halted?

Editorial: People once hoped the two powers could forge a better relationship. Now the best hope is stopping deterioration

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Canada police probe alleged Chinese 'police stations' in Montreal

Police in Canada said on Thursday they are investigating allegations that two Montreal-area centers are being used as Chinese state-backed "police stations" to intimidate or harass Canadians of Chinese origin.

The Independent UK

Biden budget aims at China with billions for Pacific islands

Alarmed by China's success in wooing Pacific island nations, the Biden administration is proposing to spend billions to keep three of those countries in the U.S. orbit

The Guardian - UK

UK accused of hollow national security rhetoric after Asian embassy cuts

Exclusive: Up to 50% of British-based diplomatic jobs for key countries cut despite ‘Indo-Pacific tilt’

The Guardian - US

Trudeau faces fury of Canadian MPs over alleged Chinese election meddling

Prime minister faces accusations of not taking issue seriously amid reports of 11 candidates receiving Chinese money

Bangkok Post

Pyongyang fires missile ahead of US-South Korea drills

SEOUL: North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile Thursday, the South Korean military said, Pyongyang's latest show of force just days before South Korea and the United States kick off major joint military exercises.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Seoul to announce normalization of GSOMIA

SEOUL -- The administration of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol plans to announce the normalization of the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA), under which Japan and South Korea share intelligence, according to South Korean government sources.

The Independent UK

North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea, Seoul says

South Korea’s military says it has detected that North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward waters off its western coast

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