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Hipkins meets Xi Jinping: behind the handshakes, NZ walks an increasingly fine line with China

Chris Hipkins anticipated a “diplomatic” meeting with Xi Jinping. The Chinese leader said he placed “great importance” on the relationship with New Zealand. Both businesslike, Hipkins made sure to stress his country was open for business too.

The Conversation

NZ keeps 'friend and partner' status with China

Chris Hipkins' refusal to follow the lead of the US and characterise Xi as a ‘dictator' has certainly been noticed in Beijing, writes political editor Jo Moir.

Newsroom.co.nz

Taiwan Foreign Minister Warns Of Serious Threat From Xi’s Military Ambitions

Taiwan emboldened by Ukraine's determination to protect sovereignty, says foreign minister.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins visits China to boost economic ties

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has discussed his country’s interest in boosting economic ties with China during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

The Independent UK

India inaugurates New Delhi Hall at SCO Secretariat in Beijing; EAM Jaishankar says it depicts ‘mini-India’

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated an exquisitely designed ‘New Delhi Hall’ at the SCO Secretariat in Beijing, which he said depicts a “mini-India” and will foster a better understanding of the country’s culture.

The Hindu

‘Don’t see why not’: China envoy on backing Ukraine’s ’91 borders

China’s EU envoy, Fu Cong, says Beijing respects the territorial integrity of all countries and stands for peace.

Al Jazeera

In China, muted reaction to revolt in Russai belies anxiety over war, global balance of power

China’s muted reaction to the Wagner mercenary group uprising against Russia’s military belies Beijing’s growing anxieties over the war in Ukraine and how this affects the global balance of power

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Xi Jinping praises ‘great importance’ of China-New Zealand relations

Amid rising global tensions, Chinese leader tells PM, Chris Hipkins, his visit to Beijing is meaningful

The Guardian - UK

China censors top financial pundit over economy comments

BEIJING: A prominent Chinese financial journalist who has compared the country's economic problems to the Great Depression has been banned from social media.

Bangkok Post

PM not expecting repeat of Mahuta 'haranguing' in China

Chris Hipkins will be in full diplomat-mode for his first face-to-face with China's President Xi after a reportedly robust meeting between their respective foreign ministers earlier this year.

Newsroom.co.nz

Doyle McManus: Blinken tried to build a floor under US-China relations. He may have to keep doing it

When Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken went to Beijing last week to try to repair the frayed relationship between the United States and China, both sides kept expectations low.

Los Angeles Times

Xi’s bet on Putin looks even more risky after Russian rebellion

Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, Xi Jinping’s gamble on a “no limits” friendship with Vladimir Putin has looked like it could backfire. This weekend’s brief uprising against Moscow again underscored the risks facing the Chinese leader.

Tribune News Service

Xi weighs up support for Putin after rebellion

Beijing’s support for Moscow is based on pragmatism and ideology, with China’s most powerful ally damaged by recent events

The Guardian - UK

Afternoon Update: China downplays Russia turmoil; Taylor Swift presale hiccup; and rain coming to eastern Australia

Officials in Beijing have described aborted rebellion by Wagner group as Moscow’s ‘internal affairs’

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Al Jazeera

Russia’s ‘internal affair’: China plays down Wagner mutiny impact

Beijing stresses ‘national stability’ as state media reports the collapse of the Wagner revolt strengthened Putin.

The Guardian - AU

China downplays Wagner rebellion as Russia’s ‘internal affairs’

Beijing says it supports Russia in maintaining national stability, without explicitly referring to Vladimir Putin personally

Bangkok Post

Horns of a dilemma

With the Move Forward Party (MFP) still on track to establish a new government, fresh concerns over the next chapter in Thai-Chinese economic relations have surfaced.

Newsroom.co.nz

Academics investigate bias in our Chinese-language media

Analysis: An opinion piece appeared to contain emotionally-charged calls to side with China on criticism of human rights abuses, and a front-page article encouraged readers to vote for a candidate.

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The Independent UK

Beijing sizzles under worst heat wave and authorities ask people to stay indoors

Beijing and parts of northern China are experiencing record temperatures, with authorities urging people to limit their time outdoors

The Independent UK

Chinese human rights lawyer chased out of 13 homes in 2 months as pressure rises on legal advocates

A disbarred Chinese human rights lawyer has been forced to move 13 times in two months as part of a pattern of harassment against him and three other prominent rights advocates in Beijing that is further squeezing China’s battered civil rights community

The Guardian - AU

Beijing records hottest June day since weather records began as heatwave hits China

Nanjiao weather station in southern Beijing hits 41.1C, half a degree higher than the station’s previous monthly record

The Conversation

Sorry prime minister, Joe Biden was right – Xi Jinping really is a ‘dictator’

It’s not every day that a New Zealand prime minister takes China’s side in a disagreement between Washington and Beijing over whether the leader of China is a dictator.

Al Jazeera

Biden defends calling China’s Xi a ‘dictator’ during fundraiser

Comment came after both China and US hailed progress at lowering tensions after top US diplomat’s recent Beijing visit.

Bangkok Post

Dismissing tensions, Biden expects to see Xi despite 'dictators' jab

WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden voiced confidence Thursday that he would meet Xi Jinping soon, as he refused to back down after angering Beijing by likening the Chinese leader to "dictators."

Newsroom.co.nz

Concern over Chinese scholarship drive in Pacific

A senior opposition MP has questioned what New Zealand is doing to counter Beijing's soft power push in offering scholarships to thousands of Pacific students.

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