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Is China becoming a peacemaker, or is it just as aggressive as before?

International media is flush with reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping may imminently visit Russia and hold a video conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he pushes China’s vaguely worded peace plan to end the Ukraine war.

The Conversation

What the United States Does in Ukraine Won’t Matter in Taiwan

Despite the historical evidence, this bogus credibility claim still drives U.S. foreign policy.

Foreign Policy

China’s Good Offices

With the Saudi-Iran deal, Beijing shows there’s a place for its less judgmental, see-no-evil diplomatic approach.

Foreign Policy

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South Korea Could Get Away With the Bomb

The global norm against nuclear proliferation is strong, but Seoul’s political and economic ties are stronger.

Foreign Policy

China Is Tweaking Its Propaganda for African Audiences

A concerted media campaign has not done much for Beijing’s image.

Foreign Policy

As Australia signs up for nuclear subs, NZ faces hard decisions over the AUKUS alliance

Former Australian prime minister Paul Keating’s recent strident criticism of the A$368 billion nuclear-powered submarine deal announced under the AUKUS security pact will have little effect on Australian policy. Canberra’s deepening level of security cooperation is underpinned by a deep political consensus.

The Conversation

Immediate govt TikTok ban, UK joins growing security moves against China

The United Kingdom says it will ban TikTok on government phones with immediate effect, a move that follows other countries.

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U.S. Trade Commission Admits Tariffs Raised Prices for American Consumers

American companies and consumers "bore nearly the full cost of these tariffs because import prices increased at the same rate as the tariffs."

Reason

Energy department briefs senators on COVID-19 origins - Roll Call

The briefing follows the news that DOE now concludes with “low confidence” that the virus more likely originated in a lab in Wuhan, China.

Roll Call

China Foreign Minister in rare call with Ukraine counterpart

In a rare phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, China's foreign minister says Beijing is concerned about the grinding conflict spinning out of control and urged talks on a political solution

The Independent UK

Will UK follow US in demanding TikTok be sold by its Chinese owner?

TikTok will be concerned Rishi Sunak will match each upward ratchet in pressure from his allies

The Guardian - UK

NZ's biggest policy headache with Aukus submarine plan

The Aukus submarine agreement turbocharges an existing trend: the chances of Australian involvement in a direct military confrontation with China, argues Robert Ayson

Newsroom.co.nz

China clearly has a plan to flex its diplomatic muscle around the world

In brokering a detente between Iran and Saudi Arabia – and offering its own peace plan for Ukraine – we have been given a glimpse of Beijing’s grander vision, writes Borzou Daragahi

The Independent UK

Foreign policy of Brazil’s Lula takes shape, irking the West

Brazil’s new President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has so far shown little concern about defying consensus in the West on foreign policy -- even when it comes to dealing with authoritarian governments

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Japan, UK, Italy push joint fighter jet development by 2035

Japan, Britain and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to push joint development of a next-generation fighter jet as a centerpiece of their increasingly close defense ties in the face of growing threat from China, Russia and North Korea

The Independent UK

Weaponised drone made in China shot down in Ukraine

Retrofitted and weaponised drone shot down by AK-47 in eastern Ukraine

The Independent UK

Military chief says US will defend Indo-Pacific freedoms

United States Indo-Pacific Command chief Adm. John Aquilino says that Washington does not seek to contain China, nor seek conflicts in the region, but it would take action to support the region against coercion and bullying by authoritarian regimes

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‘That doesn’t make you more African’: Kamaru Usman responds to Dricus Du Plessis’ recent claims

Former UFC champ Kamaru Usman initially took exception to middleweight Dricus Du Plessis' claim of being more African.

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Al Jazeera

Middle East round-up: Iran, Saudi Arabia and a changing region?

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

IT Pro

Why has the UK government banned TikTok?

The UK government has officially banned the TikTok app from devices across government due to national security concerns. Oliver Dowden, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, confirmed the decision during an address in House of Commons on Thursday. Dowden's speech followed days of speculation that the UK would follow the…

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Tesla Wins Defamation Lawsuit Aimed At Popular Car Reviewer In China

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Baidu unveils 'Ernie' AI, but can it compete with Western AI rivals?

Chinese tech giant Baidu has announced its own generative AI chatbot, known as Ernie Bot, in a press conference that aimed to put the firm on a competitive footing with OpenAI and Microsoft. Ernie Bot is a large language model (LLM) that has been in development at Baidu for some…

The Conversation

Middle East: recent developments could rewrite the political map – but a lot will depend on Israel

Following political developments in the past fortnight, two state-level policy changes in the Middle East are likely to combine to have a substantial impact on regional stability.

WEKU

'Heart Sutra' is a satire that skewers religious institutions without mocking faith

Chinese novelist Yan Lianke treats the deities of China's major religions as quiet, omnipresent participants in the novel's events, which range from slapstick comedy to shocking violence.

The Guardian - UK

‘Path of error and danger’: China angry and confused over Aukus deal

Deal is designed to counter perceived threat from Beijing but analysts in China say it could push region closer to conflict

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