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Chinese journalist arrested on charges of espionage

Trial of Dong Yuyu, detained after meeting Japanese diplomat, comes as country’s espionage laws widened

The Guardian - AU

Germany invites Chinese premier for talks in June - source

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has invited Chinese Premier Li Qiang for talks in Berlin on June 20, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters

North Korean defectors may face deportation by China as COVID border controls ease

China usually sends defectors back to North Korea, but Pyongyang wouldn't let them in during the pandemic. That may soon change, and has led to concern among human rights advocates.

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China breaks silence over status of Mars rover Zhurong

Zhurong should have woken from planned hibernation in December but a dust build-up has likely affected power generation.

Al Jazeera

China to replace PCR test requirement with antigen test for inbound travellers

China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that all inbound travellers will only need to show COVID-19 antigen tests result taken within 48 hours before boarding flights starting April 29, dropping the PCR test requirement.

Reuters

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.32% on Tuesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 1.48%

Caixin Global

Oil Prices Stable as Investors Ponder China Demand, Rate Hikes

Oil prices held steady on Tuesday as investors weighed strong holiday travel in China that could boost fuel demand against the prospect of rising interest rates elsewhere, slowing economic growth. Brent crude fell 3 cents to $82.70 a barrel at 0620 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude also eased…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Philippines' Marcos may discuss Taiwan in U.S but trade tops agenda - envoy

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr may discuss tensions over Taiwan with U.S counterpart Joe Biden at the White House next week but the focus of talks will be on trade and investment, a top diplomat said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Guatemala leader in Taiwan expresses 'rock-solid friendship'

The president of Guatemala has appealed to other governments to respect Taiwan’s sovereignty during an official visit at a time when China’s ruling Communist Party is stepping up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory

The Independent UK

Government’s PR machinery working overtime for Mann Ki Baat but silent on crucial issues: Congress

The PM’s mighty PR machine is ‘Maun ki Baat’ as far as Adani, China, Satyapal Malik revelations, MSME destruction and other crucial issues are concerned, said Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh.

The Hindu

US-South Korea State Visit Could Feature Quiet Talks on China

South Korea used to be shy to talk about Taiwan and reluctant to get involved in contentions between the U.S. and China, but experts say this might be changing.

The News Lens

Pakistan, China confirm participation in Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Chennai

CHENNAI: The Chennai hockey fans will get a taste of Indo-Pak rivalry as they look forward to an international event in the city after 16 years. Pakistan confirmed on Monday morning that they will send their team for the Asian Champions Trophy to be held in Chennai from August 3-12.

The Times of India

Malaysia’s energy needs face Chinese pushback in South China Sea

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has insisted gas and oil exploration will continue despite objections by Beijing.

Al Jazeera

Guatemala president pledges strong support for 'Republic of Taiwan'

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei pledged his unconditional support on Tuesday for the "Republic of Taiwan" on a trip that comes as China steps up pressure on the handful of countries that still maintain formal ties with the island.

Reuters

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Al Jazeera

Can China replace the US in the Middle East?

As the Saudi-Iran deal shows, Beijing’s clout is growing. But it can’t fully substitute the US — and might not want to.

The Independent UK

Australians and New Zealanders recall war dead on Anzac Day

Hundreds of thousands of Australians and New Zealanders have gathered at dawn services and veterans’ street marches across the two nations to commemorate their war dead on Anzac Day

The Hindu

Morning Digest | India, China look to LAC resolution to ‘enable progress’ in ties; U.S. says Sudan rivals agree to ceasefire after hundreds killed, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

Al Jazeera

Dissidents urge Western action as China targets critics overseas

Alleged Chinese police stations overseas raise concerns Beijing is formalising surveillance far beyond its borders.

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China envoy lauds Belt & Road push

Chinese ambassador Han Zhiqiang on Monday expressed confidence that China's Belt and Road Initiative would promote mutual growth and bring benefits to Thailand and China.

The Guardian - AU

Life at 25 in India and China: money worries, hard work and no plans for family

No time to find a partner and struggles to make a living are a fact of life for two young men in the world’s two most populous countries

Barchart

The Dollar Index-Going Nowhere Fast

The dollar index is a mirage as it only measures the U.S. dollar’s value against the other world reserve currencies. Reserve currencies are freely exchangeable, and while they move higher and lower against each other in a free and transparent global foreign exchange marketplace, governments and monetary authorities routinely intervene…

Reuters

UK warns China secrecy over military expansion risks 'tragic miscalculation'

British foreign minister James Cleverly urged China to be more open about what he called the biggest military build-up in peacetime history and said secrecy around its plans could lead to a "tragic miscalculation".

Bangkok Post

The simmering movement towards de-dollarisation

In the hopes of pressuring Russia to capitulate, the United States implemented a series of punitive sanctions last year, freezing a whopping $300 billion of Russia's foreign currency reserves and booting major Russian banks from the interbank messaging service used for international payments, SWIFT.

The Guardian - UK

UK expected to stop funding Chinese state-linked Mandarin teaching schools

Secretive visa scheme has been used to fast-track Chinese staff to promote Communist party values at Confucius Institutes

The Independent UK

Isolating China is ‘a betrayal of national interest’, Cleverly to say

At the Lord Mayor’s Easter Banquet the Foreign Secretary will say the UK must engage directly with the country in order to promote stability.

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