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Western anger over China’s ambiguity on Ukraine cannot hide growing divisions in EU over support for Kyiv

Much like Washington’s stance on Taiwan, China’s position on the invasion of Ukraine has been one of “strategic ambiguity”. China has consistently emphasised the importance of sovereignty and territorial integrity while failing to condemn the invasion and reassuring Moscow of its “friendship without limits”.

The Conversation

OPINION - Working days lost to sickness hit record high

When economists come to write the history of the first half of the 21st century, after combing through the Great Recession, the rise of China and the Covid-19 pandemic, I wonder how they’ll reflect on what is still, at least to us, the future of work. And specifically, worklessness.

Evening Standard

China says it will keep backing Central Asian nations' sovereignty after outcry over envoy's remarks

China will continue to firmly support Central Asian countries in safeguarding their independence and territorial integrity, its foreign ministry said, after a senior Chinese envoy in Europe raised an uproar by questioning the sovereignty of those states.

Reuters

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China approves wide-ranging expansion of counter-espionage laws

After three days of discussions, China's Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passes the first update to anti-spying laws in almost a decade, under which authorities can gain access to data, information on personal property and ban border crossings.

ABC News

China tries to act as mediator in Russia's war with Ukraine

Chinese leader Xi Jinping says Beijing will send an envoy to Ukraine to discuss a possible “political settlement” to Russia’s war with the country

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping to send Chinese peace talks delegation to Ukraine

In phone call with Zelenskiy, Xi appears to pledge China will stay neutral in war, according to Chinese state media

The Guardian - UK

Xi Affirms China’s Commitment to Restoring Peace in Ukraine in Phone Call With Zelenskyy

Beijing will send one or more special representatives on Eurasian affairs to Ukraine to talk with all parties comprehensively about a political settlement, Chinese president says

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has 'long and meaningful' phone call with China's Xi Jinping

In their talk, Mr Xi said negotiation was the only way for the war to end, and also revealed that China was sending a special representative for further discussions with Kyiv.

ABC News

Buick Electra E5 Sees Strong Start In China With 8,000 Orders

The Buick Electra E5 electric mid-size SUV has a starting price of just over $30,000 in China and offers a minimum range of 338 miles on the CLTC test cycle.

InsideEVs

Nepal to give priority to relations with India, China

Nepal's foreign minister says the new government led by a Communist prime minister will be giving priority to enhancing relationship with both its giant neighbors India and China, but won’t use them against each other for its own benefit

The Independent UK

China's Xi talks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy by phone

State media say Chinese leader Xi Jinping has appealed for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, warning “there is no winner in a nuclear war."

The Independent UK

China's Xi calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy, after weeks of intensifying pressure to do so

The Chinese leader's call comes as he has sought to play the role of peacemaker, though chances of a big breakthrough are slim, given how far apart Russia's and Ukraine's positions remain.

WEKU

Xi holds first talks with Zelenskiy since Russian invasion of Ukraine

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fulfilling a longstanding goal of Kyiv which had publicly sought such talks for months.

Reuters

Ukrainian president had 'long and meaningful' call with China's Xi Jinping

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he had held a "long and meaningful" phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and hoped it would give impetus to relations with Beijing.

Reuters

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U.S., Philippine forces sink mock enemy warship in their biggest war games yet

U.S. and Philippine armed forces unleashed a volley of missiles on a mock enemy warship in the South China Sea on Wednesday, in a show of military power and a strengthening alliance at a time of rising regional tension.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Sudanese flee homeland as airstrikes threaten ceasefire

Long lines are forming at the borders as people fleeing fighting around the capital face daylong waits and demands for visas in order to cross to safety

The News Lens

China Says Taiwan Publisher Under ‘Security Investigation’

Li was arrested in Shanghai while on a visit to finalize his nationalization as a Taiwanese citizen, according to Taiwanese media.

The Week

Which countries spend the most on their military?

Global military expenditure rose to $2.4trn in 2022, increasing by 3.7% year-on-year to hit a record high.

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Fortune

Meta's Nick Clegg: No 'level playing field' between Facebook, TikTok

"Companies like Meta are not able to operate our social media services in China,” said the Meta executive in an interview aired Tuesday.

The Week

The global race for rare-earth minerals

Congress is due to introduce a bill this week that aims to encourage the domestic production of rare-earth minerals so the US can wean itself away from its reliance on China.

Bangkok Post

Secretive talks on Myanmar held in India

Government and think-tank representatives from Myanmar and its neighbours, including Thailand, China and India, held talks in New Delhi on Tuesday as part of a secretive effort to de-escalate a bloody crisis in the army-run country, two sources said.

Reuters

Myanmar's neighbours, some ASEAN members hold secretive talks on crisis - sources

Government and think-tank representatives from Myanmar and its neighbours, including India and China, held talks in New Delhi on Tuesday as part of a secretive effort to de-escalate a bloody crisis in the army-run Southeast Asian nation, two sources said.

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Ended Nearly Flat on Wednesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.33%

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian stocks dip on economy worries

Asian shares are trading mostly lower as worries about the health of global economies grew after a tumble on Wall Street, despite some better-than-expected earnings reports

The Independent UK

China opposes Taiwan-US defense and military exchanges

China has warned against continued U.S.-Taiwan cooperation, responding to reports that the U.S. military is sending officers to help train Taiwan’s counterparts and that a delegation of defense contractors would visiting the self-ruled island next week

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