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US-China downward spiral raises fresh fears of eventual conflict

WASHINGTON — China and the U.S. have locked themselves into a new cycle of recriminations, provoking fresh worries that the world’s two biggest economies are heading down a path that could one day lead to the once unthinkable: the possibility of open conflict.

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China’s parliament re-elects Xi Jinping as president

Xi Jinping has tightened his grip as China's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong after being elected president for a third term.

The New Daily

Micronesian president suggests severing diplomatic ties with China in favour of Taiwan due to 'political warfare'

In a scathing 13-page letter to Congress, David Panuelo says China has committed espionage in Federated State of Micronesian waters, bribed local politicians and attempted to undermine the nation's sovereignty.

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Xi Jinping officially begins norm-busting third term as president, tearing up modern China's political rule book

Xi Jinping officially kicks off his norm-busting third term as China's president, solidifying his position as one of the communist nation's most powerful leaders in generations.

ABC News

China's Xi handed historic third term as president

Xi Jinping was handed a third term as Chinese president on Friday, capping a rise that has seen him become the country's most powerful leader in generations.

Bangkok Post

Are Hampton Roads’ giant cranes spying on us for China? The Pentagon has concerns

NORFOLK, Va. — The Pentagon is reportedly concerned Chinese-made cranes operating at U.S. ports may be a “Trojan horse,” collecting intelligence on the movements of defense supplies.

Tribune News Service

Free college and IVF help: China hunts for ways to raise its birthrate

High costs and career impacts remain barriers to having children for many women despite Beijing’s efforts to lift its record-low birthrate

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Biden budget plan includes billions to counter China

Joe Biden's budget plan has outlined billions of dollars of United States funding for the Indo-Pacific region to help to counter China's influence.

The New Daily

Covid Vaccinations Cost China $21.5 Billion Over Two Years

National Healthcare Security Administration reports on condition of the national health insurance fund, which still has $618 billion

Caixin Global

Canada probes alleged Chinese police stations in Quebec

Canadian police say they are investigating two alleged secret "police stations" operated by Chinese authorities in Quebec.

The New Daily

Canada investigates alleged Chinese police posts in Quebec

Canadian police say they are investigating two alleged secret “police stations” operated by Chinese authorities in Quebec

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak reportedly celebrates AUKUS nuclear submarine win as China warns against 'Cold War' mentality

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly celebrating a huge win as rumours swirl that Australia will purchase his next generation of nuclear submarines.

ABC News

Queensland mother whose son took his life calls for change at robodebt royal commission – As it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU

The Guardian view on China-US relations: can the downwards spiral be halted?

Editorial: People once hoped the two powers could forge a better relationship. Now the best hope is stopping deterioration

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Canada police probe alleged Chinese 'police stations' in Montreal

Police in Canada said on Thursday they are investigating allegations that two Montreal-area centers are being used as Chinese state-backed "police stations" to intimidate or harass Canadians of Chinese origin.

Al Jazeera

Global freedom recession may be ‘bottoming out’: Freedom House

US-based group says despite overall global decline for 17th year in 2022, net improvement may be on the horizon.

The Independent UK

Biden budget aims at China with billions for Pacific islands

Alarmed by China's success in wooing Pacific island nations, the Biden administration is proposing to spend billions to keep three of those countries in the U.S. orbit

Fortune

Germany and the Netherlands signal weakening of Europe’s China tech ties

Europe is following the U.S.’s lead in gradually decoupling with China.

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The Guardian - UK

UK accused of hollow national security rhetoric after Asian embassy cuts

Exclusive: Up to 50% of British-based diplomatic jobs for key countries cut despite ‘Indo-Pacific tilt’

The Guardian - US

Trudeau faces fury of Canadian MPs over alleged Chinese election meddling

Prime minister faces accusations of not taking issue seriously amid reports of 11 candidates receiving Chinese money

Reuters

U.S. sanctions China-based network accused of supplying Iran drone maker

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a China-based network over accusations it has shipped aerospace parts to an Iranian company involved in the production of drones that Tehran has used to attack oil tankers and exported to Russia.

The Independent UK

How British eels could be helping Putin in his war with Ukraine

Fears Russia are selling on British eels to China to be eaten that were meant to be protected

Daily Mirror

Baby born with abnormally large head as doctors find unborn twin inside her SKULL

Doctors at Huashan Hospital at Fudan University in China said the unborn twin had continued growing for months while inside its sibling in the womb and had developed upper limbs, bones and fingernails

InsideEVs

Tesla Bear Charlie Munger Talks Tesla Vs BYD In China

While the Chinese market remains an important one for Tesla bulls, some bears are betting on BYD as the future leader of the country’s auto sector.

The Times of India

Apple to shake up international sales operations to make India its own region

Apple is reshuffling management of its international businesses to put a bigger focus on India, according to people with knowledge of the matter, a sign of the nation’s growing importance.

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