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France welcomes Xi-Zelensky phone talks on Russia-Ukraine conflict

France says it supports all dialogue aimed at ending the conflict sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This comes in the wake of phone contact between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

Radio France Internationale

Russia says Ukraine peace call with China won’t change its aims

Russia says it welcomes anything that could bring the end of the Ukraine conflict closer when asked what it thought of China's peace call.

The New Daily

Tory backlash at 'outrageous' decision to invite Chinese official to King's Coronation

Han Zheng, who was recently appointed as president Xi Jinping's deputy, will represent China at King Charles's Coronation on May 6 - provoking anger from top Tories over his role in a crackdown of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong

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Major Covid Outbreak ‘Unlikely’ in Near Term, Expert Says

Official data show infections nationwide remains low, with the number recorded in early April at ‘the lowest level’ since December

Caixin Global

Xi-Zelenskiy call may have been prompted by ambassador’s undiplomatic comments

The Chinese leader’s surprise contact with his Ukrainian counterpart is suspected to be a corrective move

The Guardian - UK

China Grants Authorities More Powers to Fight Spies

Amendments to the Counter-Espionage Law will arm counter-intelligence personnel with additional tools such as access to data and property information

Caixin Global

Analysis: China's Ukraine plan mixes peace, self-interest

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s plan to send an envoy to Ukraine allows his government to deflect criticism of its support for Moscow and pursue a bigger role as a diplomatic force, but Xi faces daunting obstacles if he is serious about trying to help end the 14-month-old war

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Investor Sentiment Turns Positive With These 3 Stocks as the Stock Market Rebounds

After a brutal 2022, the stock market is showing signs of recovery this year, and investor sentiment continues to improve amid the constant moderation in inflation, recent robust economic data, and easing fears about the global financial system. As the stock market rebounds, fundamentally strong stocks M/I Homes, China Automotive…

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OPINION - In the green race, China, the US and the EU are leaving Britain for dust

As if there was any doubt, Joe Biden has announced his re-election bid. And unless something spectacular happens — which it always can in America — Donald Trump will almost certainly be the Right’s nominee. Current polls suggest he will comprehensively lose once again to the once most underestimated name…

Evening Standard

Chinese and Philippine vessels in near-collision

ABOARD THE BRP MALABRIGO: A Chinese coast guard ship cut off a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists in the disputed South China Sea, causing a near-collision, an AFP team on board another boat saw.

Bangkok Post

UK and Europe are falling behind US and China in biotech, says AstraZeneca boss

Pascal Soriot says decline in startups across Europe differs markedly from ‘explosion’ of firms and clinical trials in China

The Guardian - UK

Rights groups say second Uyghur dies in Thai detention

Human rights organizations are urging Thailand to improve conditions in its immigration detention facilities after a second asylum seeker from China’s Muslim Uyghur minority died in custody within two months

The Independent UK

Centenarians Have Super Healthy Gut Microbiomes — Can This Help Us Live Longer?

A study published earlier this month found centenarians in China carry microbes associated with youthfulnesses in their microbiomes.

Inverse

Chinese ship blocks Philippine vessel as journalists watch

A Chinese coast guard ship blocked a Philippine patrol vessel steaming into a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, causing a frightening near-collision in the latest act of Beijing’s aggression in the strategic waterway

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Steve Barclay says RCN left him with no choice but to go to court to block unlawful strike – as it happened

Health secretary defends court action as Pat Cullen says government decision could make nurses more determined to vote for further strike action

Reuters

China says Taiwan inviting 'wolves' with US defence industry forum

China said on Thursday that Taiwan was inviting "wolves" into the home by hosting a U.S. defence industry forum next week, and that the U.S. military-industrial complex sought to export war for profit.

The Independent UK

China pushes to digitize mines in attempt to make them safer

China is using “smart” technology to try to improve its safety record in coal mines, as part of a push by the National Energy Administration to bolster output and stem frequent accidents and collapses.

Al Jazeera

China to ‘deepen and expand’ military ties with Pakistan

Defence ministry makes the statement during the maiden visit of Pakistan army chief General Syed Asim Munir to Beijing.

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China Accuses US of Raising Regional Tensions in South China Sea

The US continues to strengthen its military deployment in the South China Sea and is deliberately pushing up regional tensions, China's defense ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Spokesperson Tan Kefei made the remark in response to media reports about a US-Philippines joint statement objecting to China's maritime claims and "provocative…

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.67% on Thursday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.28%

The Independent UK

2 Chinese navy ships head to Singapore for joint drills

China's military has dispatched a pair of navy ships to take part in joint drills with Singapore's navy and join in a regional maritime security exhibition

France 24

Russia's forced transfer of Ukraine children 'genocide', Council of Europe says

Russia's forced transfer of Ukrainian children amounts to genocide, the Council of Europe said Thursday in a resolution adopted by its parliamentary assembly. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the resolution as an "important" decision that will help "hold Russia and its leaders to account". Read our live blog to see…

Radio France Internationale

EU welcomes China's ‘first step’ towards mediation between Ukraine, Russia

The European Union said a phone call between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday was “long overdue”, and welcomed the exchange as a “first step” towards China mediating a possible end to the war with Russia.

Reuters

Founder of Taiwan's Foxconn says China won't attack if he's president

The billionaire founder of Taiwan's Foxconn and presidential hopeful Terry Gou said on Thursday China does not want war with the island and would not attack if he become president as he would not declare independence.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Explosions rock Kyiv as Putin fires overnight strikes on Ukrainian cities

Young woman and a three-year-old child killed in early morning Russian attack

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