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China Names Li Qiang Premier, Tasked with Reviving Economy

China on Saturday named Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, as the country’s next premier nominally in charge of the world’s second-largest economy now facing some of its worst prospects in years. Li was nominated by Xi and appointed to the position at Saturday morning’s session…

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Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organisers to jail

The organisers of a yearly vigil to mark China’s brutal 1989 crackdown were sentenced to four and a half months in jail.

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Guterres Welcomes Saudi-Iran Deal, China Considers it a ‘Victory’ for Dialogue

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies. "Good neighborly relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia are essential for the stability of the Gulf region," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement on Friday. "The Secretary-General reiterates…

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China names Xi Jinping ally Li Qiang as premier

Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, will nominally be in charge of the world's second-largest economy now facing some of its worst prospects in years.

WEKU

Three years later, what we know: How did COVID start?

Scientists lean towards a natural spillover from animals, but China’s opacity means a lab leak can’t be ruled out.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong activists behind Tiananmen vigil jailed for months

Three former organizers of Hong Kong’s annual vigil in remembrance of victims of China’s 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protests have been jailed for four and a half months for failing to provide authorities with information on the group in accordance with a national security law

The Independent UK

Xi Appoints Li Qiang as China’s Premier, Succeeding Li Keqiang

In the new role, the 63-year-old former Shanghai party secretary will lead the State Council, whose responsibilities include managing the country’s economic development

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Saudi Arabia and Iran ease Mideast rift that rattled oil

Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic ties under a deal facilitated by China, easing a geopolitical rivalry in the Persian Gulf and highlighting Beijing’s growing influence in the region.

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China names Li Qiang premier nominally in charge of economy

China has named Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, as the country’s next premier nominally in charge of the world's second-largest economy

The Independent UK

China vs. Australia, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch World Baseball Classic

The Australian baseball team is gearing up for its second game in Pool B of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, as it takes on China on Friday night.

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Li Qiang: Xi Jinping, China’s president, names next premier

Nomination at annual meeting of National People’s Congress confirms replacement of Li Keqiang

The Guardian - AU

‘A defeated person’: sidelined by Xi, China’s Li Keqiang bows out as premier

Hopes that Li would be a liberal reformer were curbed by Xi Jinping as the president became more and more powerful

The Guardian - UK

On 3/11/20, WHO declared a pandemic. These quotes and photos recall that historic time

Three years ago, the novel coronavirus swept the world. Here are 24 quotes and 13 photos that sum up the reaction in the weeks before the World Health Organization's declaration of a global pandemic.

WEKU

Lawmaker blasts China on human rights in front of embassy

The Republican chairman of a special House committee dedicated to countering China is pulling no punches in his criticism of its communist government

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COVID test requirement lifted for travelers from China to US

A requirement that travelers to the U.S. from China present a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flights has expired after more than two months as cases in China have fallen

Bangkok Post

Bleak economic view for Asia

Thailand and China are among the lone bright spots in Asia, projected to have higher real GDP growth this year even as the rest of the region is battered by unfavourable global economic conditions and geopolitical tensions, according to global trade insurer Atradius.

Bangkok Post

Asia follows Wall Street down, SET falls below 1,600

RECAP: Asian shares slumped on Friday, with the SET closing below 1,600 points, following a sharp decline on Wall Street amid concern that pockets of trouble in the US banking sector could portend broader dangers.

WEKU

Rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, with China's help. Here's why it matters

Saudi Arabia and Iran are restoring full diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by China, a move that could reduce tensions in the region and that asserts China's growing influence in the Gulf.

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The Independent UK

Blinken to visit Ethiopia, Niger as US boosts Africa push

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger next week as the Biden administration accelerates a push to engage with Africa to counter China's growing influence on the continent

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping is China’s most dominant leader in decades – and his grip on power is tightening REDIRECTED

Being handed an unprecedented third term completes a comprehensive power grab, writes Chris Stevenson

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arab, Gulf Countries Welcome Saudi-Iran Agreement, US Skeptical of Tehran’s Commitment

Arab, Gulf and world countries welcomed on Friday the announcement that Saudi Arabia and Iran had agreed to restore diplomatic relations. A tripartite statement issued by Saudi Arabia, Iran, and China said Riyadh and Tehran agreed to reopen their embassies and restore representation within a period of two months. They…

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China rejects Canada ‘smears’ amid covert ‘police stations’ probe

Beijing says Ottawa harming its reputation as police investigate alleged Chinese-run ‘police stations’ in Quebec.

Asharq Al-Awsat

GCC Welcomes Joint Statement on Restoring Saudi-Iranian Diplomatic Relations

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi welcomed on Friday the joint tripartite statement issued by Saudi Arabia, Iran and China on the resumption of Saudi-Iranian diplomatic relations. Saudi Arabia and Iran also agreed on reopening their diplomatic missions, the activation of the security cooperation agreement…

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Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties: World reacts

A roundup of international reaction to the rapprochement between the two regional powers after seven years of tensions.

The Independent UK

Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, with China's help

Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after years of tensions

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