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Loyal and experienced, China's other top leaders take posts

With Chinese leader Xi Jinping receiving a norms-breaking third five-year term as president, the other six men who serve with him on the ruling Communist Party’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee are taking up their new portfolios

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Afternoon Update: Aukus submarine deal prompts China arms race warning; NRL racism outrage; and judge ejects breastfeeding mother

Australia draws the ire of China over nuclear subs deal with the US and UK expected to be announced next week

The Guardian - AU

Albanese visit hopes to strengthen ties with India amid China’s rise. But differences remain

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a landmark visit to India this week in the hopes of boosting ties in trade, education and security.

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China Elects New Head of Legislature

Zhao Leji, the Communist Party’s No. 3 official, will take the helm of the NPC for the next five years, while Li Hongzhong and Ding Zhongli were appointed vice chairs of its standing committee

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Outgoing president of Micronesia accuses China of bribery, threats and interference

In his letter, Panuelo openly canvassed the country switching its diplomatic recognition from Beijing to Taipei

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping Reelected as China’s President

Lawmakers also declared Han Zheng as vice president of the country, replacing Wang Qishan who had been in the position since 2018

Caixin Global

Nuclear sub fleet won’t sink ties with China, says PM

Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is not at odds with maintaining a good relationship with China, Anthony Albanese says.

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China’s parliament backs Xi Jinping for third term as president

Xi has sidelined potential challengers and filled the party’s top ranks with his supporters since taking power in 2012.

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US-China downward spiral raises fresh fears of eventual conflict

WASHINGTON — China and the U.S. have locked themselves into a new cycle of recriminations, provoking fresh worries that the world’s two biggest economies are heading down a path that could one day lead to the once unthinkable: the possibility of open conflict.

Tribune News Service

China’s parliament re-elects Xi Jinping as president

Xi Jinping has tightened his grip as China's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong after being elected president for a third term.

The New Daily

Micronesian president suggests severing diplomatic ties with China in favour of Taiwan due to 'political warfare'

In a scathing 13-page letter to Congress, David Panuelo says China has committed espionage in Federated State of Micronesian waters, bribed local politicians and attempted to undermine the nation's sovereignty.

ABC News

Xi Jinping officially begins norm-busting third term as president, tearing up modern China's political rule book

Xi Jinping officially kicks off his norm-busting third term as China's president, solidifying his position as one of the communist nation's most powerful leaders in generations.

ABC News

China's Xi handed historic third term as president

Xi Jinping was handed a third term as Chinese president on Friday, capping a rise that has seen him become the country's most powerful leader in generations.

Bangkok Post

Are Hampton Roads’ giant cranes spying on us for China? The Pentagon has concerns

NORFOLK, Va. — The Pentagon is reportedly concerned Chinese-made cranes operating at U.S. ports may be a “Trojan horse,” collecting intelligence on the movements of defense supplies.

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Free college and IVF help: China hunts for ways to raise its birthrate

High costs and career impacts remain barriers to having children for many women despite Beijing’s efforts to lift its record-low birthrate

The New Daily

Biden budget plan includes billions to counter China

Joe Biden's budget plan has outlined billions of dollars of United States funding for the Indo-Pacific region to help to counter China's influence.

Caixin Global

Covid Vaccinations Cost China $21.5 Billion Over Two Years

National Healthcare Security Administration reports on condition of the national health insurance fund, which still has $618 billion

The New Daily

Canada probes alleged Chinese police stations in Quebec

Canadian police say they are investigating two alleged secret "police stations" operated by Chinese authorities in Quebec.

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Canada investigates alleged Chinese police posts in Quebec

Canadian police say they are investigating two alleged secret “police stations” operated by Chinese authorities in Quebec

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Rishi Sunak reportedly celebrates AUKUS nuclear submarine win as China warns against 'Cold War' mentality

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly celebrating a huge win as rumours swirl that Australia will purchase his next generation of nuclear submarines.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland mother whose son took his life calls for change at robodebt royal commission – As it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on China-US relations: can the downwards spiral be halted?

Editorial: People once hoped the two powers could forge a better relationship. Now the best hope is stopping deterioration

Reuters

Canada police probe alleged Chinese 'police stations' in Montreal

Police in Canada said on Thursday they are investigating allegations that two Montreal-area centers are being used as Chinese state-backed "police stations" to intimidate or harass Canadians of Chinese origin.

Al Jazeera

Global freedom recession may be ‘bottoming out’: Freedom House

US-based group says despite overall global decline for 17th year in 2022, net improvement may be on the horizon.

The Independent UK

Biden budget aims at China with billions for Pacific islands

Alarmed by China's success in wooing Pacific island nations, the Biden administration is proposing to spend billions to keep three of those countries in the U.S. orbit

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