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China’s Xi Jinping to visit Russia next week, says Kremlin

The visit comes as China offers to broker peace in Ukraine, an effort that has been met with scepticism in the West.

Al Jazeera

Xi Heads to Russia Next Week After China Touts Ukraine Peace Plan

Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Russia next week to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin, the two countries said on Friday, as Beijing touts a plan to end the grinding Ukraine war that has received a lukewarm welcome on both sides. Xi's March 20-22 trip comes after China…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UK asks China’s President Xi Xinping to push for peace during talks with Vladimir Putin in Russia

The UK stepped up calls for China to use its influence with Vladimir Putin to push for peace in Ukraine after it was announced that the Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia for talks next week.

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China leader Xi to visit Moscow in show of support for Putin

China says President Xi Jinping will visit Russia from Monday to Wednesday in an apparent show of support for Vladimir Putin, the foreign ministry said Friday

The Independent UK

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.73% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.36%

Caixin Global

China Hopes Ukraine, Russia Resume Peace Talks, Foreign Minister Says

Qin Gang conveys concerns to his Ukrainian counterpart that the conflict may grow ‘out of control’

Caixin Global

Iranian Officials: Khamenei Pushed for Speeding Up Talks with Saudi Arabia

Eager to end its political and economic isolation, Iran had been trying for two years to restore ties with Saudi Arabia, the Arab heavyweight and oil powerhouse. Last September, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei lost patience with the slow pace of bilateral talks and summoned his team to discuss ways…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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China foreign minister urges solution to Ukraine war in rare call

Qin Gang in phone call with counterpart Dmytro Kuleba expresses concern that war with Russia could spin out of control.

Al Jazeera

Aukus nuclear submarine deal will be ‘too big to fail’, Richard Marles says

Australia’s defence minister plays down concerns multi-decade plan could be vulnerable to political changes in the US and UK

The Guardian - AU

Q&A: Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines and ASEAN’s reaction

China condemned Australia’s plan to acquire attack subs from the US but how have Southeast Asian nations reacted?

Al Jazeera

What Does It Mean if Micronesia Switches Recognition From China to Taiwan?

How does a potential switch in recognition fit into Taiwan’s broader diplomatic efforts?

The News Lens

New Zealand to ban TikTok on parliamentary devices, as researchers warn Australian politicians of 'proven' ties to China's government

New Zealand is effectively banning Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from the phones of MPs over cybersecurity concerns.

ABC News

Weekly Must-Read: Why China Set Its 2023 GDP Growth Target at ‘Around 5%

The new leadership set what many consider to be a moderate goal despite stronger-than-expected economic activity this year and a low base in 2022

Caixin Global

China’s Speed in Selling Arms Prompt Us Partners To Buy From Beijing, Say Officials

Such concerns about China’s weapons sales are not new and have persisted despite Washington’s overall dominance in arms exports.

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The Guardian - AU

We shall fight them on our pages: Nine newspapers invoke Churchill to defend their Red Alert series

Newspapers’ leadership angrily rejects criticism of China series with insiders saying their efforts were similar to ‘Churchill taking on the Nazis’. Plus: the end of the shock jock?

Los Angeles Times

The Biden administration's threat to ban TikTok: Here's what you should know

Reports that the Biden administration is threatening to ban TikTok, the most downloaded and one of the most heavily used apps in the country, caused users to erupt in suspicion and indignation Thursday.

The Guardian - US

The TikTok wars – why the US and China are feuding over the app

The US says the extremely popular video-sharing app ‘screams’ of national security concerns and considers a countrywide ban

Al Jazeera

Iran-Saudi Arabia deal not a setback for US, analysts say

The China-brokered detente can improve regional stability and benefit US interests in the Middle East, experts say.

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Reuters

Senior U.S. envoy to travel to Panama, Honduras in coming days

A high-ranking envoy of President Joe Biden will travel to Panama and Honduras this month, the U.S. Department of State said on Thursday, days after Honduras said it would establish formal diplomatic ties with China.

Daily Mirror

All you need to know about TikTok ban - what it means for you and if you should be worried

As the Government prohibits ministers from using TikTok on official phones amid security fears, Chris Stokel-Walker explains what’s behind the ban and whether we should be concerned

Bangkok Post

China's very precarious balancing act

Precisely how far China will go in supporting Russia has been one of the most important questions of the war in Ukraine.

The New Daily

Russia committed wide-ranging war crimes: UN

The UN says Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy-related infrastructure and use of torture "may amount to crimes against humanity".

The Guardian - UK

MPs and peers ask information commissioner to investigate TikTok

Letter argues that Chinese-owned video-sharing app could be in breach of UK law

Foreign Policy

America’s Military Depends on Minerals That China Controls

Rethinking supply chains is vital for U.S. security.

The Independent UK

Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

China is accusing the U.S. of spreading disinformation amid reports the Biden administration is calling for TikTok's Chinese owners to sell their stakes in the company

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