Fears of ‘network of Chinese spies in Westminster’ after arrest of parliamentary researcher MPs sanctioned by Beijing demand to know why they weren’t told about alleged spy The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Rumours swirl over whereabouts of China's defense minister Li Shangfu BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping called for unity and stability within the military during an inspection in the northeast, just as speculation mounts over the whereabouts of the country’s defense minister. The Times of India · Sep 11, 2023
Frustrated China steps up warship and fighter plane activity around Taiwan Taipei reports People’s Liberation Army operation, which comes after Beijing accused US and Canada of ‘inciting conflict’ by traversing Taiwan Strait The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2023
Why is China banning officials and state employees from using iPhones? Beijing is taking aim at Apple devices in the latest salvo in the US-China tech war. Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2023
Have we reached peak China? How the booming middle class hit a brick wall Facing a slowing economy and a less secure jobs market, China’s educated elite are left negotiating a new central bargain with the government The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2023
Sunak facing pressure over China stance after alleged parliamentary spy arrested The Prime Minister confronted the Chinese premier Li Qiang over ‘unacceptable’ interference in British democracy. The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
MPs express anger after arrest of parliamentary researcher over alleged spying for China Man is known to have had unescorted access to large parts of the Westminster estate The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
UK proves espionage is always political in calling out China ‘spying’ at G20 As Sunak challenges Chinese premier at summit, does alleged intelligence escalation from Beijing suggest a new cold war? The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
Why is China considered a threat to the UK and how is the Government responding? Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confronted Chinese premier Li Qiang hours after news emerged of two arrests under the Official Secrets Act. The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
UK leader Sunak chides China after report a UK Parliament staffer is a suspected Beijing spy Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has chastised China’s premier for “unacceptable” interference in British democracy The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
Arrests in Scotland and England as UK Parliament 'infiltrated' by ‘spy for China’ Two men have been arrested under the Official Secrets Act amid allegations that a parliamentary researcher spied for China. The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023
Sunak hits out at Chinese interference in Parliament in meeting with premier The Prime Minister met Li Qiang after news emerged of a parliamentary researcher being arrested on suspicion of spying for Beijing. The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
‘Spy’ in parliament: British Commons researcher arrested for ‘espionage’ offences The Briton was arrested along with another man by officers on 13 March on suspicion of spying for Beijing The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023
Italy's Meloni meets with China's Li as Italy's continued participation in 'Belt and Road' in doubt Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the G20 summit The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023 Chinese Premier Li Qiang lands in India facing first international test Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Li Qiang will have the opportunity for informal interactions along the sidelines of G-20
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023 China reportedly extends iPhone ban to more workers as tensions with US rise Apple shares fall as local government and state-owned firms latest to face restrictions on devices at work
Fortune · Sep 8, 2023 Tim Cook said Apple had a 'symbiotic' relationship with China. Now Beijing's reported iPhone ban may mean the good feelings are over. Apple lost $200 billion in value following reports that Beijing may limit iPhone use in government departments and state-owned enterprises.
France 24 · Sep 8, 2023 Apple shares fall amid reports of iPhone ban by Chinese government Apple's market value has tumbled by some $200 billion in the wake of reports that Beijing has banned iPhones among government employees. We take a closer look. Also, Chinese car manufacturers make inroads into the European market, and New York City cracks down on Airbnb.
The Times of India · Sep 8, 2023 G20 summit: China digs in on Ukraine, climate even in Xi Jinping's absence China is emerging as a block on negotiations in the run-up to a meeting of Group of 20 leaders, with the UK accusing Beijing of obstructing measures to tackle climate change and refusing to back language condemning Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023 Albanese’s China trip suggests a smoother relationship rather than a cosy one A key calculation of the Australian PM’s team is that dialogue is of value, even if both sides agree to disagree
Radio France Internationale · Sep 8, 2023 Taiwan tries to hold on to Eswatini, its last remaining ally in Africa Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has wrapped up a visit to Eswatini, Taipei's only diplomatic ally in Africa, after signing a string of development agreements. But will the relationship hold?
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023 Why is Xi Jinping missing the G20? China’s leader will not attend the meeting in Delhi, prompting speculation over tensions with India, pressing domestic issues and a tactical retreat
Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2023 Why are China’s workers studying ‘Xi Jinping Thought’? Chinese leader’s writings are becoming a topic of discussion among employees at banks and state-owned enterprises.
Zenger · Sep 6, 2023 Xi Jinping’s G20 Absence Doesn’t Bode Well For Already Strained Relations Between China And India Relationship between the two countries plunged after a border clash in the Himalayas in 2020 resulted in deaths on both sides.
The Conversation · Sep 6, 2023 China is switching away from its aggressive 'wolf warrior' foreign policy – here's why As India prepares to host the G20 summit on September 9, there’s one person not readying his plane for the gathering of world leaders. China’s president Xi Jinping, who has attended every meeting of this summit since 2013, is not going.