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China Premier Li Keqiang bows out as Xi loyalists take reins

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is taking his final bow in a departure that marks a shift from the technocrats who have helped steer the world's second-biggest economy in favor of officials with unquestioned loyalty to President Xi Jinping

The Independent UK

RAAF crews offered counselling after tense encounters with Beijng's military over South China Sea

RAAF Air Commander, Air Vice Marshal Darren Goldie, says his pilots and crews are now routinely debriefed after flying sorties to Australia's north, with counselling services provided as required.

ABC News

Scholz: 'consequences' if China sends arms to Russia

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says there would be “consequences” if China sends weapons to Russia for Moscow’s war in Ukraine, but he’s fairly optimistic that Beijing will refrain from doing so

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Trump calls for more tariffs on China

His hawkish proposals on China have become policy in the past.

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Hong Kong police stop activists from joining women's march

A Hong Kong pro-democracy group says the national security police stopped activists from joining a highly-anticipated protest that was canceled last minute by the organizer

The Independent UK

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China Says Should Advance ‘Peaceful Reunification’ with Taiwan

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday the government should promote the peaceful development of relations with Taiwan and advance the process of China's "peaceful reunification" but also take resolute steps to oppose Taiwan independence. China, which claims democratic Taiwan as its own territory, has increased its military activity near…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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China's "parliament" sets this year's economic growth target at 'around 5%'

China’s government announced plans for a consumer-led revival of the struggling economy as its legislature opened a session Sunday that will tighten President Xi Jinping’s control over business and society.

Radio France Internationale

China Increases Military Spending in Face of Threats

China said Sunday its military spending would rise at the fastest pace in four years, warning of "escalating" threats from abroad. The country's planned budgets for the year put defense spending at 1.55 trillion yuan ($225 billion), a 7.2 percent rise and the quickest rate of increase since 2019.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China hikes military spending 7.2% in face of 'escalating' threats

China said Sunday its military spending would rise at the fastest pace in four years, warning of "escalating" threats from abroad at a meeting of its rubber-stamp parliament that is set to hand Xi Jinping a third term as president.

Bangkok Post

China Stresses Tech Self-reliance Target

China's science and technology policies should aim to build the country's strength and self-reliance, while companies take the lead in pushing innovation, Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday. The country effectively countered external attempts to suppress and contain China’s development over the past five years by promoting development of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China sets modest economic targets as it seeks to bounce back from Covid woes

At the opening of the Communist party’s National People’s Congress, outgoing premier Li Keqiang confirmed a further rise in defence spending as well

The Guardian - AU

China seeks ‘peaceful reunification’ with Taiwan in key report

China largely kept its language regarding Taiwan the same in an annual report to the nation’s legislature, suggesting that President Xi Jinping is maintaining its policy toward the self-ruled island even as global tensions increase.

Tribune News Service

China expands defense budget 7.2%, marking just .1% increase

China has expanded its defense budget by 7.2%, just

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China sets economic growth target of 5% as parliament opens

China’s parliament set to hand Xi Jinping third term as president and implement biggest government shake-up in a decade.

Bangkok Post

China's rubber-stamp parliament to begin meetings, hand Xi third term

BEIJING - China's rubber-stamp parliament kicks off nine days of meetings Sunday, with lawmakers set to hand Xi Jinping a third term as president as well as unveil fresh growth targets and an increase in defence spending.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Suga to head Japan-ROK lawmaker group

Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will take over as head of the supra-partisan Japan-Korea Parliamentarians' Union, succeeding former Finance Minister Fukushiro Nukaga of the Liberal Democratic Party.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida to hold talks with Modi during India trip

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to visit India for three days from March 19 to hold talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to reaffirm cooperation ahead of the Group of Seven summit, government sources said.

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The Independent UK

Biden expected to tighten rules on US investment in China

The Biden administration is close to tightening rules on some overseas investments by American companies

Tribune News Service

China defends growing military budget before annual congress

China needs to increase its military budget to meet “complex security challenges,” a top Chinese official said, amid rising geopolitical tensions with the U.S.

Bangkok Post

Manila: Chinese ships 'loitering' near disputed island

MANILA: The Philippines said on Saturday it had spotted a Chinese navy ship and dozens of militia vessels around a contested Philippine-occupied island in the South China Sea, as territorial tensions mount in the area.

The Guardian - UK

China says military budget to increase again by ‘appropriate’ level

Spokesperson does not specify figure but announces rise is needed to meet complex security challenges

Tribune News Service

US troop expansion near Taiwan revives old debate in Philippines

It’s been more than three decades since the Philippines ordered U.S. troops to withdraw from their sprawling military bases in the country, ending an era that hearkened back to America’s colonial days.

Tribune News Service

China tells foreign law professors to prove they’ll obey Xi

China appears to be requiring foreign law professors to submit their syllabi to ensure they are following a doctrine President Xi Jinping has been pressing across the nation’s society to cement his control.

The Independent UK

China: Defense boost to meet 'complex security challenges'

China says increases in its defense budget have been “appropriate and reasonable” and are aimed at "meeting the complex security challenges and for China to fulfill its responsibilities as a major country."

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