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China’s Xi stresses deep affection for Hong Kong in state media

Chinese state media trumpeted President Xi Jinping’s “deep affection” for Hong Kong, as speculation builds that he’ll travel to the city for handover anniversary celebrations on July 1.

Bangkok Post

One in 10 Aussies trust China’s government - survey

Just over one in 10 Australians have faith in the Chinese government to act responsibly in international affairs, according to a new survey, amid attempts to resume diplomatic links between the nations under the country’s new Labor leadership.

Bangkok Post

Universal Beijing Resort to reopen on June 25 as COVID cases drop

The Universal Beijing Resort said on Wednesday it will reopen on June 25 after being closed for nearly two months as the Chinese capital city was battling with COVID-19 cases.

Reuters

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Apple Job Listing Indicates CarPlay Push in China

Maker of iPhone seeks automotive software engineers in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen to help with system certification

Caixin Global

Chinese investors fast abandoning Australia but still hold vast amounts of infrastructure, land and water

Australia is losing an important source of foreign funding, with Chinese investment in the country plummeting by 70 per cent last year — its lowest level since the global financial crisis.

ABC News

China threat rising in Kiwis' minds

Growing numbers of New Zealanders see Beijing as a threat, on the back of the war in Ukraine and the diplomatic struggle in the Pacific.

Newsroom.co.nz

U.S. is 'rallying' allies against Xinjiang forced labor as ban takes effect

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that the United States is rallying its allies against forced labor as it begins implementing a law that bans goods from China's Xinjiang region, where Washington says Beijing is committing genocide.

Reuters

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Japan PM says dialogue with China, S. Korea key to stability

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says talks with China’s leader are key to regional and international peace and stability amid growing tensions over territorial disputes and Beijing’s increased military activity around Japan

The Independent UK

US ban on Xinjiang imports comes into force

A new US law that imposes a near-blanket ban on imports from China's Xinjiang province comes into force this Tuesday. Companies now have to prove that goods they bought from the region were not made with forced labour. Beijing accuses Washington of fabricating accusations of human rights abuses. Plus, the…

France 24

Beijing city reports five new local COVID cases on Tuesday as of 3 p.m

Chinese capital Beijing reported five new local COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as of 3 p.m., a local health official said.

Reuters

‘Good or Bad, It’s Hong Kong History’ Says British Colonial Museum Founder

Bryan Ong has made it his mission to preserve items that tell the story of Hong Kong's British colonial past even as Beijing increasingly shapes life in the city that is firmly back in the fold of the mainland. Ong, 42, has been collecting colonial memorabilia since he was a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Good or bad, it’s Hong Kong history' says British colonial museum founder

Reuters

China's 1st Horn of Africa envoy offers to mediate in region

China’s first special envoy to the Horn of Africa has offered to mediate in disputes in the region as Beijing seeks to strengthen its influence and protect its investments from conflict and other troubles

The Independent UK

Hong Kong's last UK governor says crackdowns 'heartbreaking'

The last British governor of Hong Kong says Beijing’s crackdown on civil liberties in the former British colony has been “a lot worse” than he expected

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Bangkok Post

Chinese splash out on tech goods, camping gear in shopping fest

BEIJING: High-end home appliances and camping gear were among Chinese shoppers' most sought-after buys during the "618" shopping festival, according to e-commerce platforms, in a sign of how China's Covid-19 curbs are driving lifestyle changes.

Reuters

Beijing city reports 3 new local COVID cases on Monday as of 3 p.m

Chinese capital Beijing reported three new local COVID-19 cases on Monday as of 3 p.m., a local health official said.

Reuters

North Korea abruptly stops importing COVID containment goods from China

North Korea abruptly stopped importing COVID-19 prevention and control products from China in May, trade data released by Beijing showed, after the country bought face masks and ventilators from its neighbour in previous months.

Al Jazeera

After China row, Australia eyes Southeast Asia as ally in trade

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to deepen economic engagement with region amid tensions with Beijing.

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The Guardian - UK

China says anti-missile test not ‘aimed at any country’ despite rising tensions

Ballistic missile interception system trial follows North Korean tests and deployment of US THAAD system in South Korea

Tribune News Service

Solomons PM tells Australia there will be no China military base

Australia welcomed reassurances from the Solomon Islands that it would not allow China to install a military base on its territory, helping to assuage concerns about Beijing’s growing influence in the Pacific region.

Daily Mirror

Brit engineer 'knows where missing MH370 plane is' - but says some 'don't want it found'

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished with 239 passengers and crew on board as it was flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014, and has fuelled conspiracy theories ever since

Radio France Internationale

Is the war in Ukraine creating a new world order?

Cold War alliances are being strengthened while the classic foes of the "free West" are forging stronger links at a moment when France is exiting the helm of the EU.

The Guardian - AU

Thaw or cold war: will Labor succeed in unfreezing Australia-China relations?

The new government has struck a different tone with Beijing but the same difficult problems – from trade to the Indo-Pacific – remain

ABC News

China's Lipstick King Austin Li was a rich influencer adored by Beijing officials. One mistake triggered his downfall

Austin Li was beloved by young shoppers and the Chinese Communist Party. But when he tried to sell an ice cream cake to millions of his followers, everything went wrong.

The Guardian - UK

Heaven Supermarket: the Beijing bar at centre of Covid outbreak

Self-service bar popular with locals and foreigners has been shut down after being linked to hundreds of cases

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