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How China’s pandas became its most valuable diplomats – and its vulnerable children

Anthony Albanese’s recent visit to Chengdu’s panda breeding base showed the enduring power of China’s panda diplomacy.

The Conversation

Vegan dan dan noodles: A 15-minute Sichuan-inspired bowl with a kick

A comforting, nutty, spicy noodle dish made meat-free with mushrooms – Emma Chung’s version of this Chengdu street food favourite couldn’t be easier

The Independent UK

PM confident of Australian jobs boost after China visit

The prime minister has wrapped up an almost week-long visit to China but the opposition is still calling for ties with allies like the US to be prioritised.

AAP

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Panda-mania: PM gushes over 'great friend of Australia'

China's warm and fuzzy reception for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been sealed with a visit to a panda centre in Chengdu.

AAP

PM dismisses Coalition criticism of trip – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

'Respect never cost anything': PM defends China outcome

Visiting Chinese cultural icons will pay dividends for Australia, the prime minister says as the opposition claims parts of his trip seem indulgent.

AAP

Zombie fabs plague China's chipmaking ambitions, failures burning tens of billions of dollars

China has made progress in advanced chipmaking, but many ambitious fab projects failed due to lack of expertise, poor planning, and U.S. export restrictions — leaving behind numerous costly but unused 'zombie fabs' across the country.

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The Temple House, Chengdu, China, hotel review

HOTELS: Sauel Mathewson checks in

The Independent UK

Pritzker Prize goes to Liu Jiakun of China, an architect who celebrates lives of ordinary citizens

The annual Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Liu Jiakun of China, who earned the field’s highest honor for “affirming architecture that celebrates the lives of ordinary citizens.”

The Independent UK

‘I aspire to be like water’: the exquisite buildings of Liu Jiakun, winner of architecture’s top prize

He turns steelworks into parks and makes ‘rebirth bricks’ from earthquake rubble. As the novelist, meditator and ‘accidental architect’ wins the Pritzker prize, we look at the masterful temples, caves and public spaces of this one-man antidote to Chinese bombast

The Guardian - UK

Spectacular winter village apologises for ‘snow’ made of cotton wool and soapy water

Site of newly-opened tourist attraction shuts down after public backlash

The Independent UK

China unveils novel advanced military aircraft

Pair of tailless jets seen flying over Chengdu city in southwest Sichuan province may be sixth-gen aircraft

The Independent UK

Chinese Slimmers Trim Down At Weight-loss Camps

Yang Chi'ao takes her place next to gym equipment and waits to be called by an instructor at a weight-loss camp in China, where over half of adults are overweight.

International Business Times

Not so cute: Investigation uncovers troubling side of ‘aggressive’ panda breeding programs

The National Zoo and a panda breeding center in Chengdu denied ever harming the animals or having records of pandas in China being injured

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Other Rivers by Peter Hessler review – spotlight on Generation Xi

An American’s view of life in China during the tumultuous Covid years

The Times of India

Junior shuttlers unhappy with BAI's entry cap

JAIPUR: As India sends its largest contingent of seven shuttlers to the 2024 Paris Olympics, the situation at the junior level is less promising. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) face criticism for not utilising the full quota of entries for the upcoming…

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New 2025 World Games logo features an adorable hidden optical illusion

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The Times of India

Indian challenge ends in Thomas, Uber Cup

Indian men and women bowed out in the quarterfinals of the Thomas and Uber Cup in Chengdu, China on Thursday. While China dethroned India 3-1 in the Thomas Cup, Japan blanked India 3-0 in Uber Cup.

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The Hindu

Thomas and Uber Cup | India's campaign ends as both men and women team go down in quarters

India's badminton team faces tough competition in Chengdu, with both men and women falling short in quarterfinals.

The Times of India

Uber Cup: India lose 0-3 against Japan in quarterfinals

NEW DELHI: At the Uber Cup badminton tournament at Chengdu in China on Thursday, the young and inexperienced Indian women's team lost to strong Japan 0-3 despite a valiant effort by Ashmita Chaliha.

The Times of India

India fall to China in Uber Cup

India lost 0-5 to China and finished second in Group A of the Uber Cup in Chengdu, China, on Tuesday. India and China qualified for the quarterfinals from this group.

The Times of India

Thomas & Uber Cup: Winning start by Indian shuttlers

Indian shuttlers got off to winning starts in the Thomas and Uber Cup in Chengdu, China on Saturday. While the men downed Thailand 3-1 in Thomas Cup Group C match, the women's team outclassed Canada 4-1 in the Uber Cup Group A tie.

The Hindu

Badminton | Indian teams make positive start in Thomas and Uber Cup

Indian shuttlers dominate in Thomas and Uber Cup with impressive wins over rivals in Chengdu.

The Times of India

PV Sindhu opts out of Uber Cup; strong side for Thomas Cup title defence

NEW DELHI: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, along with the two top doubles pairs, has decided to opt out of the Uber Cup. However, a formidable men's team is set to compete for its title defence in the Thomas Cup, scheduled to commence in Chengdu from April 27.

The Guardian - UK

The Last Year of Darkness review – candid and intimate dive into Chinese club culture

Sensual study of Chengdu’s underground club scene follows unselfconscious clubbers, performers and musicians through their neon-detailed nights

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