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S.Korea's Yoon to meet with top Chinese legislator

China's top legislator, Li Zhanshu, is set to arrive in Seoul on Thursday and is expected to meet South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, who has sought to assure Beijing that his push to deepen ties with the United States is not a threat.

Reuters

Xi says China is ready to work with Russia as global 'great powers'

Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday that Beijing was willing to work with Moscow as "great powers" during his first trip overseas since the early days of the pandemic.

France 24

Explainer-How could the U.S. sanction China to deter a Taiwan attack?

The United States has warned China that the sanctions it coordinated against Russia over Ukraine should serve as a warning as to what to expect should Beijing move against self-ruled Taiwan.

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Kazakhstan before summit with Putin

Chinese president’s trip underlines the importance Beijing places on asserting its role as a regional leader.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan hosts dozens of foreign lawmakers in Washington to push China sanctions

WASHINGTON: Taiwan's de facto ambassador in Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim, hosted on Tuesday dozens of international lawmakers who back sanctions on China for aggression toward the island, a show of support for Taipei amid military pressure from Beijing.

Bangkok Post

China’s Xi Arrives in Kazakhstan on First Foreign Trip since Pandemic

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday started his first trip abroad since the outbreak of the pandemic with a stop in Kazakhstan ahead of a summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and other leaders of a Central Asian security group. Xi’s trip underlines the importance Beijing places on ties with Russia…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China grants gaming license to NetEase, 1st since crackdown

China has granted a game license to its second largest gaming firm, NetEase, the first in over a year in a possible sign Beijing may be easing a crackdown on the industry

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Q&A: Pope, Chinese leader Xi to cross paths in Kazakhstan

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to Kazakhstan will overlap with that of Pope Francis, though the Vatican says there are no plans for them to meet

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping returns to world stage with Putin to counter US dominance

BEIJING: In the almost 1,000 days since Xi Jinping last ventured abroad, China has found itself increasingly isolated within the US-led world order. He’s finally reemerging this week alongside Russia’s Vladimir Putin to showcase his vision for a viable alternative.

The Times of India

China keeps West guessing about economic pressure on Russia

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is keeping the West guessing about whether Beijing will cooperate with tougher sanctions on Moscow as he meets President Vladimir Putin a year after declaring a “no limits” friendship ahead of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Exclusive-Taiwan hosts dozens of foreign lawmakers in Washington to push China sanctions

Taiwan's de facto ambassador in Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim, hosted on Tuesday dozens of international lawmakers who back sanctions on China for aggression toward the island, a show of support for Taipei amid military pressure from Beijing.

Reuters

Strength of ‘limitless’ China-Russia ties to be tested at summit

Military setback in Ukraine further weakens Russian position as leaders prepare to jostle for regional influence in Uzbekistan

The Guardian - UK

Exclusive-U.S. weighs China sanctions to deter Taiwan action, Taiwan presses EU

The United States is considering options for a sanctions package against China to deter it from invading Taiwan, with the European Union coming under diplomatic pressure from Taipei to do the same, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Reuters

Kremlin hails importance of Putin-Xi meeting in Samarkand

The Kremlin has hailed the significance of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, noting it’s particularly important amid the tensions with the West

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Exclusive-Germany drawing up new China trade policy, vows 'no more naivety'

Germany's economy minister said on Tuesday the government was working on a new trade policy with China to reduce dependence on Chinese raw materials, batteries and semiconductors, promising "no more naivety" in trade dealings with Beijing.

Bangkok Post

Philippines ramps up protests against China with Marcos in power

In just over 70 days under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the Philippines has lodged 52 protests against Beijing over the South China Sea, signalling pushback from the new government amid an ongoing territorial dispute.

Tribune News Service

US, Taiwan grapple with key differences in debate over deterring China

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The example from Ukraine of how a smaller but highly motivated country can resist an invasion by a much larger and better-armed military — if equipped with the right weapons, training and battlefield strategy — has U.S. lawmakers eagerly searching for ways to apply lessons learned from…

Roll Call

US, Taiwan grapple with key differences in debate over deterring China - Roll Call

Officials in Washington and Taipei have differences on how to deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan as tensions heat up.

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COVID-19 policy puts brakes on China's economy

BEIJING -- A shadow has fallen over China's economy amid a resurgence of infections with the novel coronavirus. Nearly 50 cities are under lockdown, with factories shuttered and over 200 million people forced to limit their activities.

Reuters

Taiwan says two Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line

Two Chinese aircraft on Monday crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, which normally serves as an unofficial barrier between the two sides, Taiwan's defence ministry said, as Beijing continues its military manoeuvres near the island.

Newsroom.co.nz

China media influence efforts on the rise - report

Beijing is increasing its attempts to promote favourable content - and suppress dissent, according to a new report from a US think tank.

The Guardian - UK

Blind Date goes to Beijing: ‘I wanted to hold her hand … too fast!’

In a global dating special, Xiaoyu, 24, manager trainee, meets Iris, 28, medical industry

Reuters

Taiwan says 17 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line

Seventeen Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, which normally serves as an unofficial barrier between the two sides, on Saturday, Taiwan's defence ministry said, as Beijing continues its military activities near the island.

The Independent UK

China shuns cooperation with UN rights office over report

A top Chinese diplomat says China can’t work with the U.N. human rights office after it released a report criticizing Beijing’s policies against Uyghurs and other ethnic groups in western Xinjiang

ABC News

Chief of Navy details Beijing's 'unusual' South China Sea behaviour as Australia prepares for more spy ships off Darwin coast

Australian warships are being "routinely" shadowed by Chinese military vessels in contested waters in the South China Sea, in behaviour the new Chief of Navy describes as "unusual".

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