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Xi Jinping calls Bill Gates an ‘old friend’ as he welcomes him to China—as Beijing matches his foundation’s $50 million gift to Chinese research

“I’m excited to visit with partners who have been working on global health and development challenges,” Gates tweeted as he landed in Beijing.

Fortune

Blinken stresses need for better US-Chinese communications as he heads to Beijing

Shortly before setting out for Beijing, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is emphasizing the importance of the U.S. and China establishing better lines of communication

The Independent UK

Blinken travels to China amid low expectations and global worries of a new cold war

In a first visit to China by a member of President Biden's Cabinet, the secretary of state will seek "open lines of communication" with Beijing but no diplomatic breakthrough is expected.

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Cost of importing food set to reach new high of nearly $2 trillion

BUSINESS DAILY - Friday, 16.06.2023: The cost of importing food is expected to reach nearly $2 trillion this year, with inflation increasing hunger and starvation in poorer nations. Also, prior to next week's Paris Air Show, French President Emmanuel Macron is announcing investments in greener ways to fly. Plus, we…

France 24

China condemns EU Parliament's resolution on Hong Kong's shrinking freedoms

China’s Foreign Ministry has condemned a resolution passed by the European Parliament concerning Hong Kong's shrinking rights to free speech

The Independent UK

Palestinian leader Abbas ends China trip after backing Beijing's crackdown on Muslim minorities

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has wrapped up a trip to China, after seeking economic aid and voicing support for Beijing's repressive policies toward its Muslim minorities

The Independent UK

Editorial: China and Cuba are getting closer. Now is the time for Biden to reengage with Havana

Few countries in the Western Hemisphere have evoked for Americans the spirit of the Monroe Doctrine as much as has Cuba. For years, the Soviets used the island nation 103 miles off the coast of Florida as a listening post, and, in 1962, they brought the world to the brink…

Chicago Tribune

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Why is US Secretary of State Antony Blinken going to China?

Expectations are modest for Beijing and Washington in attempt to improve relations after a particularly bumpy year.

Al Jazeera

China ETFs Climb On Hopes Of Better US Relations As State Department Confirms Blinken’s Beijing Visit

Hope is building up across the Pacific

Zenger

Thai stocks decline again despite US rate hike pause

Domestic political uncertainties continue to weigh on the Thai stock market, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index sliding further yesterday, ignoring the pause in US interest rate hikes and Beijing's fresh rate cut.

Bangkok Post

Blinken visit seeks to ease fraught US relationship with China

US secretary of state’s visit comes amid tense exchanges as China’s foreign minister says US should respect the ‘Taiwan issue’

The Guardian - US

A media war with no winners

Neither New Delhi nor Beijing stands to gain by involving journalists in their larger disputes

The Hindu

Lionel Messi nets his fastest Argentina goal in win over Australia in Beijing

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi brought joy to Argentina fans in Beijing as he scored the fastest goal of his international career in a friendly match against Australia, securing a 2-0 victory. The goal came just 79 seconds into the game at the lively Workers' Stadium.

The Times of India

Lionel Messi scores his fastest international goal as Argentina down Australia in Beijing

Lionel Messi delighted Argentina fans in Beijing when he scored the fastest goal of his international career in a 2-0 friendly win over Australia, netting after 79 seconds at a raucous Workers' Stadium on Thursday.

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The New Daily

Lionel Messi inspires Argentina past Socceroos in Beijing

Lionel Messi has once again delivered the Socceroos' undoing as Australia fought out a 2-0 loss to world champions Argentina in Beijing.

The Guardian - AU

Argentina 2-0 Australia: international football friendly – as it happened

Lionel Messi’s exhilarating early goal set the world champions on their way to victory over the Socceroos in Beijing

Los Angeles Times

Taiwan’s ‘West Wing’-style hit completely ignores China. For some, that’s the draw

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Plagiarism rumors. Election rallies featuring inflated batons and cheers for “frozen garlic.” Boozy karaoke after-parties.

Al Jazeera

Canada freezes ties with AIIB after ‘communist dominance’ claims

The move over the AIIB comes amid a continued fraying of ties between Ottawa and Beijing.

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The Independent UK

Chinese premier meets with Palestinian president in effort to increase Middle East presence

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is meeting with visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a drive by Beijing to elevate relations and increase its overall presence in the Middle East

AAP

Socceroos embracing hype of Argentina game in Beijing

The Socceroos have drawn huge crowds and attention ahead of their sellout friendly match against Argentina in Beijing and are embracing the hype.

Daily Mirror

US ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies aged 24 after making Olympic debut last year

Patrick Gasienica, who represented the United States in ski jumping at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing has died at the age of 24, with his cause of death yet to be confirmed

Bangkok Post

Germany takes aim at China in first national security blueprint

BERLIN - Germany on Wednesday called China a "partner, competitor and systemic rival" in its first national security strategy, accusing Beijing of repeatedly acting against the European giant's interests in a bid to reshape the global order.

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi Jinping backs ‘just cause’ of Palestinian statehood

China believes in an ‘independent Palestinian state based on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital’, Xi says.

Al Jazeera

US confirms top diplomat Blinken’s long-anticipated China visit

Trip had been delayed amid ‘spy balloon’ incident that underscored rising tensions between the superpowers.

The Independent UK

Blinken heads to China this weekend on mission to salvage sinking ties and keep communications open

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China this weekend as part of the Biden administration’s push to repair deteriorating ties between Washington and Beijing and keep lines of communication open

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