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Sunak rejects calls for defence spending to increase to 3% of GDP

The PM is visiting California for talks with US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak risks row with Tory hawks over China balancing act

UK PM warns China plans to ‘reshape the world order’but stops short of reclassifying it as a threat to national security

The Guardian - UK

Sunak’s focus may be on China, but it’s Europe’s security that is vital for the UK

The PM’s determination to stay faithful to the ‘Indo-Pacific tilt’ is vague, while Russia is still the greatest threat

The Guardian - UK

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Prime Minister defends China engagement policy

Rishi Sunak said he remained aware of the challenges posed by Beijing.

The Independent UK

China’s BYD blames Brexit as it rules out UK for first electric car plant in Europe

World’s largest EV and hybrid manufacturer is not the first to cite EU exit for such a decision

The Guardian - UK

Al-Kadhimi to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi-Iranian Talks Were Frank, Comprehensive, Fruitful

Saudi-Iranian talks conducted in Baghdad were frank, comprehensive, and fruitful, former Iraqi prime minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi told Asharq Al-Awsat days before Iran and Saudi Arabia announced an agreement to re-establish diplomatic relations in a deal mediated by China. Considering progress in Saudi-Iranian talks, Al-Kadhimi said: “The Saudi-Iranian dialogue was frank…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Li Shangfu: US-sanctioned aerospace expert becomes China’s new defence minister

Experts say General Li Shangfu could play a key role in Xi Jinping’s goals for ‘a world-class military’

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US-sanctioned general to become public face of China's growing military

HONG KONG: General Li Shangfu, named on Sunday as China's new defence minister, is a veteran of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) modernisation effort - a drive that led the United States to sanction him over the acquisition of weapons from Russia.

Bangkok Post

View from The Hill: Anthony Albanese finds Scott Morrison's AUKUS clothes a good fit

As Anthony Albanese readies for the imminent unveiling of details of the nuclear-powered submarine acquisition program under AUKUS, one important question looms.

The Conversation

US Analysts: Chinese Mediation Represents a Challenge for the US in the Middle East

US officials and experts agree that the rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, with Chinese mediation and sponsorship, constituted a significant diplomatic breakthrough.

Asharq Al-Awsat

How to break the Xi-Putin axis? Biden must engage with Beijing

Beijing is following Vladimir Putin’s aggressive playbook. The US can counter the march of the autocrats, but only if it stops feeding their paranoia

The Guardian - UK

China has reappointed its central bank governor, when many had expected a change

China on Sunday reappointed Yi Gang as head of the central bank in an effort to reassure entrepreneurs and financial markets.

WEKU

Yemen Says to Cautiously Monitor Iran's Behaviour

The Yemeni government welcomed the announced Saudi Iranian agreement, sponsored by China, to restore diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Asharq Al-Awsat

David Pratt: It's a sensitive time for US-Sino relations

CHINA’S foreign minister Qin Gang is not a man to mince his words. At a news conference last week during the annual session of what’s been…

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China flu outbreak intensifies as infection rises for sixth week

An influenza outbreak in China picked up intensity over the past week as a major city prepared to enforce pandemic-style lockdowns to curb the surge in infections.

Reuters

U.S.-sanctioned general to become public face of China's growing military

General Li Shangfu, named on Sunday as China's new defence minister, is a veteran of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) modernisation effort - a drive that led the United States to sanction him over the acquisition of weapons from Russia.

Bangkok Post

Summer storms forecast across most of Thailand March 12-14

Thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail are likely in the North, Northeast, Central and East regions of Thailand from Sunday to Tuesday as a moderate high-pressure system from China sweeps across upper Thailand and the South China Sea during the period, the Thai Meteorological Department announced in its 5am forecast…

Reuters

China names U.S.-sanctioned general Li Shangfu as defence minister

China named Li Shangfu, a U.S.-sanctioned general, as its new defence minister on Sunday.

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The Independent UK

Favoring continuity, China reappoints central bank governor

China has reappointed Yi Gang as head of the central bank in an effort to reassure entrepreneurs and financial markets by showing continuity at the top while other economic officials change

Caixin Global

China Sticks With Its Central Bank Governor and Finance Minister

The decision to avoid a sweeping leadership reshuffle in both departments comes as the country undergoes a transition to a new administration led by Premier Li Qiang

Bangkok Post

Fun attire for some, pain for others

Netizens are divided over whether Chinese tourists should wear student uniforms. Some claim foreigners want to wear them like cosplay and they are just tourists trying to enjoy themselves.

Tribune News Service

Sunak to visit US to unveil Australian nuclear-submarine plan with Biden

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is heading to the U.S. on Sunday to meet President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as the three nations unveil the next phase of the AUKUS nuclear submarine program, a security partnership meant to counter China.

Tribune News Service

Pentagon puts priority on replacing munitions in 2024 budget

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s $170 billion procurement request for the new fiscal year focuses on replacing munitions supplied to Ukraine as well as well as weapons like long-range missiles, which would be necessary in a conflict with China, according to an internal budget document.

Bangkok Post

'Lucky' Ding steals 6-red world crown

Ding Junhui of China edged Thai star Thepchaiya Un-nooh 8-6 in a riveting showdown for the Pathum Thani 6-red World Championship title on Saturday night.

The Guardian - UK

Sunak heads to US to unveil latest news on Australian nuclear sub deal

Latest phase of Aukus scheme comes amid concerns about growing threat from China

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