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Australia, China military officials break ice for talks

Security dialogue between Australia and China's defence forces has taken place for the first time since 2019 as the diplomatic deep freeze continues to thaw.

AAP

Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa warns China not the only outside power looking to increase their presence in Pacific

During a visit to Canberra, Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa warns that China is not the only major power that may want to secure further military access to the Pacific "under the guise of protecting assets".

ABC News

Watch as British politicians visiting Taiwan hold press conference

Watch as British lawmakers visiting Taiwan hold a press conference hosted by the Taiwan Foreign Ministry.

The Independent UK

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Chinese state company wins contract to redevelop Solomon Islands port, prompting cautious response

Samoa’s prime minister says port ‘might morph into something else’ and suggests Pacific countries may have to monitor situation

The Guardian - AU

France urges Chinese leader Xi to orchestrate peace deal in Ukraine

France has urged China to use its relationship with Russia to broker a deal between President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Voldymyr Zelensky to end the war in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.31% on Wednesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.61%

Caixin Global

Zelensky says Ukraine will 'respond to every blow' after Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said his country would "respond to every blow" after Russian strikes killed at least seven people in the Kyiv region, and claimed another victim in southern Zaporizhzhia. Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

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Xi’s Moscow trip shows peace in Ukraine isn’t China’s main concern

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to Moscow this week has been more about reiterating China and Russia’s shared interests, and less about any concrete pathway towards ending the war in Ukraine.

The Conversation

Marcos defends US military presence, which China opposes

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has defended his decision to allow a larger United States military presence in the country as vital to territorial defense

The Independent UK

Western democracy is weaker in this new cold war than it was in the first one

For democrats, a stubborn economic malaise is more existentially threatening than any example set in Moscow or Beijing, says Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Sweden approves bill to allow country to join Nato; US says China is watching west’s response to Russia – as it happened

Sweden says membership of Nato is best way to safeguard security; Anthony Blinken warns reaction to war in Ukraine has impact in Asia

The Guardian - AU

Beijing’s population falls for first time since 2003 as China battles low birthrate

Chinese capital saw more deaths than births in 2022 as high cost of living and education as well as legacy of one-child policy take their toll

The Guardian - AU

All Whites still coachless as China arrive

New Zealand's under-20 coach Darren Bazeley has been given the interim job as All Whites coach for two friendlies this week against China.

AAP

Xi and Putin hail 'new era'

MOSCOW: After two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin has pledged even closer ties with Russia’s most powerful backer and hailed Beijing’s proposals for ending his war in Ukraine.

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Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 392

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 392nd day, we take a look at the main developments.

WEKU

TikTok CEO says company is 'not an agent of China or any other country'

The boss of the hit video-sharing app testify on Capitol Hill on Thursday in an attempt to assuage growing fears about the app's connections to China.

Axios

TikTok CEO to tell Congress app ban would "hurt" U.S. businesses and "damage" economy

"ByteDance is not an agent of China," he said of TikTok's parent company in his testimony.

Reuters

Thick sandstorms shroud Beijing and several provinces in China

Capital Beijing and several provinces in China will be affected by thick, dense sandstorms that will severely affect visibility, Chinese weather authorities said on Wednesday.

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Taiwan says it has contingency plans for China moves while president abroad

Taiwan's defence ministry has contingency plans for any moves by China during Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's overseas visit, Deputy Defence Minister Po Horng-huei said on Wednesday ahead of Tsai going to the United States and Central America next week.

The Guardian - AU

A tale of two visits: Kishida and Xi tread starkly different paths on Ukraine

One voiced his anger as he saw first firsthand the destruction caused by Russia’s invasion. The other toasted a close friendship with Moscow

Tribune News Service

After talks with Xi, Putin hails China's proposals for Ukraine

After two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged even closer ties with Russia’s most powerful backer and hailed Beijing’s proposals for ending his war in Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

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White House aims to stop China, Russia from using chip funding

Reuters

Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, drones as 'dear friend' Xi departs

Russia blasted an apartment block in Ukraine with missiles on Wednesday and swarmed cities with drone attacks overnight, in a display of force as President Vladimir Putin bid farewell to his visiting "dear friend" and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan president announces trip to the Americas, stirring concern

Tsai Ing-wen plans to visit allies in Central America at the end of the month, making two unofficial stops in the US.

Tribune News Service

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