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China-backed Bank Halts Lending to Russia, Belarus

The China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank said it will suspend business related to Russia and Belarus in a sign of the two countries' deepening pariah status over the war in Ukraine. In a statement issued Thursday, the AIIB said that "in the best interests of the bank, management has decided…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Should Diplomatically Recognize 'Free' Taiwan, Says Pompeo

The United States should diplomatically recognize Taiwan as "a free and sovereign country," former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a speech while visiting the island.

Asharq Al-Awsat

TV tonight: the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in Beijing

Medal winners and first-timers are among the 25 Team GB athletes competing. Plus, a cultural romp through the 90s. Here’s what to watch this evening

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Jensen delights in Para downhill danger

Patrick Jensen will embrace the "ridiculous and dangerous" nature of downhill skiing when he kicks off Australia's Winter Paralympics campaign in Beijing.

AAP

As war rages, Paralympics opening in Beijing without Russia

The 2022 Winter Paralympics are set to open in Beijing, with the Russian athletes sent home and the Ukrainian team escaping a war zone to get here

The Independent UK

China-led development bank halts business in Russia, Belarus

Move is latest sign of the limits of Beijing’s support for Moscow as it faces sanctions and censure over war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

China Needs To Rethink Its Russia Policy

Beijing may find it difficult to handle this troublesome “no limits” partner.

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In S. Korea election, future of foreign policy up for debate

Ahead of the March 9 presidential election in South Korea, major candidates are embroiled in a heated debate over how to address a foreign policy challenges that include the U.S.-China rivalry, North Korea's nuclear threats and badly strained ties with Japan

The Independent UK

Brute force, raw emotions: six things lying ahead at the Winter Paralympics

The Beijing Winter Paralympics run from Friday until 13 March and involve nearly 50 countries competing for 78 gold medals

The Guardian - UK

EXPLAINER: Paralympic U-turn on Russians may see more twists

The Paralympic U-turn on Russian participation in the upcoming Beijing Games isn’t likely to be the end of the story

The Independent UK

West Lothian Winter Paralympic Games skier going for gold in Beijing

The Livingston skier is a medal hopeful for her first Games this weekend

Daily Record

Russia to appeal IPC decision to ban athletes from Paralympic Games

The International Paralympic Committee announced on Wednesday that no Russian or Belarusian athletes would be allowed to compete in Beijing due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

IPC bans Russians and Belarusians from 2022 Beijing Paralympic Winter Games

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) bowed to pressure on Thursday and banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing as part of the continuing international boycott following the advance of Russian forces into Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Winter Paralympics: Tanni Grey-Thompson ‘would really love’ Ukraine to top medal table in Beijing

The IPC performed a U-turn as Russian and Belarusian athletes were banned from the Winter Paralympics

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Daily Mirror

China 'told Russia not to invade Ukraine during Winter Olympics'

Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from participating in the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics amid the invasion of Ukraine, following a U-turn from the IPC.

The Independent UK

When do the Winter Paralympics start and how can I watch?

78 events will be held in six sports in Beijing

The Independent UK

China denies asking Russia not to invade until post-Olympics

China is denouncing a report that it asked Russia to delay invading Ukraine until after the Beijing Winter Olympics as “fake news."

ABC News

Russian and Belarusian athletes banned from competing at the Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee backflips on its call to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in Beijing as "neutral" competitors.

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The Independent UK

Paralympics bans Russian and Belarusian athletes after international backlash forces U-turn

Barely 24 hours before the Paralympics are due to begin in Beijing, the IPC releases a statement explaining that the threat of multiple nations to boycott the Games had forced its hand

Evening Standard

Winter Paralympics: Russian athletes BANNED from Beijing Games after dramatic U-turn and boycott threats

Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing after a dramatic U-turn by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Daily Mirror

Winter Paralympic chiefs come to their senses by banning Russian and Belarusian athletes

COMMENT: International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons revealed that Russian and Belarusian athletes would now be banned from competing at the Beijing Games, starting on Friday

The Independent UK

China's slowing economy in spotlight as legislature meets

The annual meeting of China's mostly ceremonial legislature usually showcases grand, long-term plans

Foreign Affairs

Invasions Are Not Contagious

Russia’s War in Ukraine Doesn’t Presage a Chinese Assault on Taiwan

The Independent UK

China asked Russia to delay Ukraine invasion until after Winter Olympics, say US officials

War began just four days after closing ceremony in Beijing

Benzinga

JD.com Pays Big Premium For Majority Control of Dada Nexus

Key Takeaways: JD.com will take majority control of Dada Nexus for a big premium, completing a deal the two first announced a year ago Deal may have been delayed by Beijing regulators, who are wary of the growing influence of China’s biggest technology companies By Doug Young

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