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No consensus yet on China joining regional trade pact - Singapore PM

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday there is no consensus yet for China to join a trans-Pacific trade pact, although Singapore believed it would be possible for Beijing to meet the trade bloc's conditions.

Reuters

China’s plans to annex Taiwan moving ‘much faster’ under Xi, says Blinken

Comments by US secretary of state come after Xi told Communist party Congress Taiwan is core to plans for China’s ‘rejuvenation’

The Guardian - AU

China's 20th Communist Party Congress: What you need to know

China's 20th Communist Party Congress began on Sunday, with Xi Jinping poised to clinch his third five-year stint in charge - a mandate that would secure him as the country's most powerful ruler since founding leader Mao Zedong.

Reuters

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EU should treat China more as a competitor, says diplomat chief

The European Union should recognise China even more as a competitor and reduce its economic dependency, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday, as the bloc looks to fine-tune relations with Beijing.

Reuters

Consulate attack in UK reflects China’s aggressive foreign policy, analysts say

Assault on protester in Manchester is seen as being consistent with Beijing’s hawkish rhetoric of recent years

The Guardian - UK

Is the Communist party's old guard tiring of Xi's iron grip on China?

By rooting out his opponents through merciless "anti-corruption" campaigns and supressing all forms of criticism, Chinese leader Xi Jinping now seems to be untouchable. Thousands of delegates are set to rubber-stamp his bid to rule for a historic third term as they meet for the five-yearly Congress. But between the…

Radio France Internationale

China: Xi Jinping poised for a third term with no plans to relinquish power any time soon

It is a certainty that the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, will be confirmed in office at the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, currently being held in Beijing. At 69, Xi is also tipped to become the CCP chairman.

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Xi’s fiery Taiwan rhetoric raises risk of war in his third term

President Xi Jinping proclaimed on Sunday that Taiwan’s status should be “settled by Chinese people”. Yet he faces a tricky balancing act managing public opinion among China’s 1.4 billion people on an issue that looks set to dominate his third term.

Bangkok Post

Calls for UK response after protester attacked at Chinese consulate

Foreign secretary urged to take action after Hong Kong demonstrator punched and kicked in Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Is Xi Jinping China’s new Mao Zedong?

With Xi casting himself as a 21st-century Mao, China risks ‘arbitrary rule’.

Al Jazeera

Xi's new generals face tough military challenges post-congress

In his first two terms as commander of the world's largest military, Chinese President Xi Jinping has unleashed sweeping changes to its structure, posture and potency.

Reuters

China’s Xi vows victory in tech battle after US chip curbs

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged his nation will prevail in its fight to develop strategically important tech, underscoring Beijing’s concern over a U.S. campaign to separate it from cutting-edge chip capabilities.

Tribune News Service

Another Xi term sits well with business sector

The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) started on Sunday in Beijing, with Xi Jinping likely to be re-elected as the country's president during meetings behind closed doors at the Great Hall of the People.

Bangkok Post

Defiant Xi tells world China is ready to stand its ground

President Xi Jinping had a clear message to those who want to thwart China’s rise: You will fail.

Tribune News Service

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Los Angeles Times

Chinese Communist Party Congress affords another step for Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power

TAIPEI, Taiwan — In coming days, Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to further cement his standing as the Communist Party’s most powerful leader in decades. But last week, a flicker of dissent appeared in China’s capital.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China enhancing submarine capabilities

BEIJING/WASHINGTON -- The Chinese military is steadily improving the capabilities of its fleet of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, which are capable of carrying strategic missiles. With its eye on China's medium- to long-term rivalry with the United States, Beijing is hurrying to develop a new type of submarine, efforts that…

WEKU

These are 4 key points from Xi's speech at the Chinese Communist Party congress

President Xi Jinping kicked off the twice-a-decade summit with remarks that touched on COVID, Taiwan, economic policy and more. It is widely expected his rule will be extended beyond two terms.

Reuters

Taiwan says it will not back down on its sovereignty

Taiwan will not back down on its sovereignty or compromise on freedom and democracy, and its people clearly oppose Beijing's idea of "one country, two systems" management for Taiwan, the self-ruled island's presidential office said on Sunday.

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Al Jazeera

What’s on the agenda for China’s 20th Communist Party Congress?

China’s economic woes and a historic third term for Xi Jinping will dominate Communist Party’s Congress agenda.

WEKU

Xi signals continuity in his China Communist Party congress speech

Chinese leader Xi Jinping signalled his government would maintain policies that have put it at odds with the U.S. and other nations and deepened Communist Party control of the economy and society.

Al Jazeera

Xi vows to strengthen China’s military as Party Congress begins

Chinese leader defends ‘zero-COVID’, lauds end of ‘chaos’ in Hong Kong and refuses to rule out force to take Taiwan.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China's Video Game Firms Welcomed in Europe

China is investing billions in Europe's video game industry, but analysts have warned that there could be trouble along the road unless regulators start to take stricter notice. Europe is embroiled in long-running disputes with Beijing over trade, environment, education, raw materials, intellectual property -- but so far video games…

Reuters

China must ensure Hong Kong is ruled by patriots - Xi

China must ensure Hong Kong is ruled by patriots and China will support Hong Kong in integrating with the mainland, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday at the opening of the once-in-five-year Communist Party congress in Beijing.

Reuters

China will accelerate building of world-class military, strong strategic deterrent - Xi

China will accelerate the building of a world-class military and strengthen its ability to build a strategic deterrent capability, President Xi Jinping said on Sunday at the opening of the once-in-five-year Communist Party Congress in Beijing.

Reuters

Xi says China will unwaveringly support private economy

China will unwaveringly support the private economy and let the market play decisive role in resource allocation, President Xi Jinping said in a speech on Sunday at the opening of the once-in-five-year Communist Party Congress in Beijing.

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