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Australia Expresses 'Outrage' To China Over Writer's Suspended Death Sentence

Australia's government said Tuesday it had expressed "outrage" to China over a suspended death sentence handed to Chinese-Australian dissident writer Yang Jun.

International Business Times

Australia’s outcry at China’s death sentence for Yang Hengjun is vital — and hypocritical

Throwing a stone at China’s horrific treatment of Yang Hengjun, the Australian government forgets the glass house it has built around itself.

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Yang Jun: Dissident Chinese-Australian Writer Handed Suspended Death Sentence

Yang -- who also goes by the pen name Yang Hengjun -- was born in China in 1965 and became an Australian citizen in the early 2000s. He grew a readership in exile as the author of novels that drew on his experiences in his homeland.

International Business Times

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US Praises China Action On Fentanyl But Sees Political Risks

The United States has seen important action by China on curbing fentanyl, a senior official said Friday after talks in Beijing, but he acknowledged the risk that friction between the two powers would "blow up" progress.

International Business Times

‘A race against time’: Taiwan strives to root out China’s spies

As Beijing has increased its efforts to recruit Taiwanese people, the number of spying cases has risen

The Guardian - AU

Hong Kong Convicts Four Over 2019 Legislature Storming

Four Hong Kong men were convicted of rioting Thursday over the storming and ransacking of the city's legislature in 2019, part of a pro-democracy movement that posed an unprecedented challenge to the Beijing-backed government.

International Business Times

CapitaLand and AIA Life Insurance Form 3M Beijing Office JV

CapitaLand and AIA Life Insurance have formed a 3 million joint venture for a Beijing office building, expanding their presence in China's real estate m...

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China Quietly Expanding Influence In Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

While most of the world treats Afghanistan's Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing diplomatic and economic links -- and Kabul is happy for the attention.

International Business Times

China and the US are playing nice for now but flashpoints remain. They must agree to peace

Countries such as Australia should be alert to the worst-case scenario: a war with existential risks

The Guardian - AU

China Uneasily Watches US Presidential Race, Concerns Over US-China Relations

China is closely watching the U.S. presidential campaign, wary of either a Donald Trump or Joe Biden win. Both candidates have concerns and potential conse...

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After Russian doping decision, the U.S. suddenly has 9 new Olympic golden medalists

A doping ruling Monday cleared the way for the International Olympic Committee to award U.S. athletes their first-ever team gold medal in figure skating for their performance in Beijing in 2022.

WEKU

US Wants Cloud Giants To Snitch On Foreign Clients

China's rapid progress in AI is a major concern for the Biden administration, which views Beijing as its strategic competitor.

International Business Times UK

Hong Kong To Create Own Version Of National Security Law

Hong Kong will create its own national security law "as soon as possible", city leader John Lee said Tuesday, adding insurrection and other crimes not covered by existing legislation imposed by Beijing four years ago.

International Business Times

Evergrande collapse means foreign investors in China face even greater uncertainty

Thousands of homebuyers who have paid deposits for homes in China could find their nest eggs at risk after liquidation order

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Skater Kamila Valieva gets four-year ban

The then 15-year-old gold medal favorite tested positive for doping before the Beijing Games and still competed

WEKU

Sports tribunal bans Russian Kamila Valieva from figure skating through 2025

Nearly two years after the Beijing Winter Olympics, an international sports tribunal says Russian Kamila Valieva "committed an anti-doping rule violation." The U.S. could now receive a gold medal.

The Guardian - UK

My path to inner peace, via ‘Dalifornia’ in southwest China

How leaving Beijing for Dali, home of China’s urban escapees, was a step on my route to finding serenity

International Business Times

China, US Say Talks In Bangkok 'Candid, Substantive'

China's top diplomat Wang Yi and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held "candid, substantive" talks in Thailand's capital Bangkok, focusing on the sensitive issues of Taiwan and the attacks in the Red Sea by Huthi rebels, officials said Saturday.

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‘Taiwan independence’ an obstacle to China-US relations, says Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss bilateral relations.

The Guardian - AU

Tuvalu’s pro-Taiwan prime minister Kausea Natano loses seat in partial election results

The results fuel concern that the micronation could switch diplomatic recognition to Beijing, as votes continue to be counted

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North Korea Strengthens Ties with China Amid US Confrontations

North Korea hosts a visit by a Chinese delegation as it seeks to strengthen ties with Beijing and Moscow amid confrontations with the US.

Evening Standard

Beijing confirms British businessman Ian Stones sentenced to five years in prison for espionage

Chinese foreign ministry finally confirms that 40-year business veteran, in 70s, was jailed in 2022

Al Jazeera

In Hong Kong, decades of wealth gains evaporate on China’s watch

Hong Kong’s stock market is lower today than it was in 1997 when the territory returned to Chinese sovereignty.

International Business Times

China's Top Diplomat To Meet US Security Advisor In Thailand

China's top diplomat Wang Yi will on Friday meet with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Thailand, as the two powers seek to improve relations after years of tensions.

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Asian Markets Surge as Beijing Implements Policies to Boost Economy

Asian shares mostly higher as Chinese stocks extend gains on policies to support markets. Speculation on BOJ policy change and US economic data also impact...

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