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Surge in strikes at Chinese factories after Covid rules end

Action by workers has trebled this year as the country emerges from its draconian coronavirus measures

The Guardian - UK

The price of failure: a moat for Johnson, jobs for Osborne and globetrotting for Truss

This unforgivable trio cost Britain billions but they’ve moved on and we’re expected to forget

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian president meets with world leaders at G7 as Russia claims a key victory in the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy huddled with some of his biggest backers at the Group of Seven meeting in Hiroshima on Sunday, hoping to add to the momentum for his country’s war effort even as Russia claimed a symbolic victory on the battlefield

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G7 stiffens resolve to thwart Russia, engage warily with China

HIROSHIMA: The Group of Seven (G7) rich nations signalled to Russia their readiness to stand by Ukraine for the long haul while giving President Volodymyr Zelensky a chance to win over countries such as Brazil and India on the last day of a summit in Japan.

Bangkok Post

Ukraine conflict shows need for defence pact with U.S. - Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea said it will sign a defence agreement with the United States, ahead of a deal with Australia and despite opposition party concerns it could upset China, because the Ukraine conflict shows the need for military capability.

Reuters

‘Unwavering support’: World leaders rally around Zelensky and Ukraine at G7 summit

World leaders have hiked pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine, making Volodymyr Zelenskiy the focus on G7's summit final day

The New Daily

One year ago Labor won the federal election. Here are some of the key moments since then

Over the past 12 months, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his government have put in place many of their key election promises, signed historic defence deals and re-engaged with China, but the year hasn't been without its curve balls either.

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G7 wants ‘constructive’ China ties, calls out rights record

G7 says it will not block China’s development but calls out Beijing for its rights record and territorial claims.

Al Jazeera

China's power use up 4.7% in first four months

BEIJING: China's electricity consumption, a key barometer of economic activity, saw a steady expansion in the first four months of the year, official data showed.

Bangkok Post

Coalition says Anthony Albanese should not go to China until trade sanctions are lifted

Simon Birmingham says ‘clarity should be there before the prime minister entertains a formal state visit to Beijing’

The Guardian - AU

Albanese supports G7 statement calling out China's economic coercion and 'attempt to change the status quo'

The leaders of the worlds' most advanced economies issued a joint statement late yesterday, calling out China's economic coercion of other countries and stating they remained "seriously concerned about the situation in the East and South China Seas".

ABC News

Property market revival continues; employment minister dismisses wage price spiral fears – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Taiwan’s Tsai puts China, chip power center-stage in final year

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said cross-strait security and reinforcing the island’s position in the global supply chain will be key priorities for her final year in office, as she lays a path for her deputy to succeed her.

Tribune News Service

Elon Musk gets blowback from Taiwan after saying there’s a ‘certain inevitability’ China will integrate it

The Tesla CEO's comments drew an angry response from Taiwan's foreign minister.

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The New Daily

Biden apologises to Albanese, thanks him for strong leadership

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met the leaders of Japan, India and the United States in a rescheduled Quad summit in Hiroshima.

Reuters

At G7, Zelenskiy says Bakhmut destruction has echoes of Hiroshima

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday drew a parallel between the destruction of Bakhmut and the horror of Hiroshima, evoking the symbolism of mass destruction as he wrapped up a surprise appearance at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan.

ABC News

'Everything beautiful happens by mistake'

This is the story behind the drink that started wars and shaped the modern world.

Evening Standard

Zelensky told the world ‘stands united’ with Ukraine at G7 as Russia issues F-16 jets warning

Zelensky greeted by Rishi Sunak at international summit amid push for F-16 fighter jets

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G7 issues condemnation of China as it intensifies response to Beijing

China hits out at G7 over joint statement which criticised Beijing’s ‘economic coercion’

France 24

Chinese stand-up comedy warned to toe the line following viral joke about army

A Chinese comedian was severely punished on Wednesday for making a joke about the People’s Liberation Army and his production company fined roughly two million dollars. This incident demonstrates that Chinese censors are now turning their attention to the small but growing world of stand-up comedy in China, which until…

The Hindu

India stands for respecting sovereignty, adherence to international law, says PM Modi

Amid China’s military expansion in the South China Sea and the East China Sea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India was committed to protecting its sovereignty and integrity while promoting peaceful resolution of maritime disputes based on international law.

Reuters

Russia's Lavrov says G7 is bent on "double containment" of Russia and China

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that decisions taken by the Group of Seven countries at their summit in Japan were aimed at the "double containment" of Russia and China.

Reuters

China complains to G7 host Japan over joint statement

China firmly opposes the G7 joint statement out of Hiroshima and has complained to summit organiser Japan, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Russia warns of ‘colossal risks’ if F-16 fighter jets sent to Ukraine

Moscow accuses Western countries of ‘still adhering to the escalation scenario’

The Guardian - US

At Bilderberg’s bigwig bash two things are guaranteed: Kissinger and secrecy

The annual elite networking, diplomatic and lobbying event took place in splendid seclusion behind closed doors in Lisbon

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