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Defence contractors target Australia as it gears up to counter China

As close U.S. ally Australia gears up to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, global defence contractors this week showed off advanced drones, long-range missiles and military communications satellites at its biggest air show.

Reuters

Australia joins Vanuatu's campaign to push for consequences for climate-harming countries through the ICJ

Neither of the world's two largest emitters, China and the United States, have signed on as co-sponsors for the motion, which could be up for a vote at the United Nations later this year.

ABC News

China wants AI to rival ChatGPT. Censorship makes that tricky

Chinese firms including Baidu and Alibaba are racing to roll out versions of the chatbots taking tech world by storm.

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Explainer: what is China’s ‘two sessions’ gathering, and why does it matter?

Annual event led by Xi Jinping often delivers major policy announcements, with significant constitutional revisions also possible this year

The Guardian - AU

Higher airfares hobble Chinese market revival

The average airfare for flights connecting key cities in China and Thailand remains 1.5 times higher than pre-pandemic prices, while for second-tier cities fares have surged 200%, which means low-priced tours cannot return, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Bangkok Post

War in Ukraine will not distract European allies from Indo-Pacific, German air force chief says

Lt Gen Ingo Gerhartz suggests that Europe’s commitment to Australia and other partners in the region needs to be ‘really visible’

The Guardian - AU

Will Joe Biden ban TikTok?

Bill with bipartisan support has a chance of making it to Biden’s desk

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Ministry preps mini-FTA with Shenzhen

The Commerce Ministry on Wednesday clinched a memorandum of understanding to form a deeper trade partnership through a mini-free trade agreement (mini-FTA) with Shenzhen in China, aiming to grow trade between Thailand and the southeastern metropolis by 5% to 910 billion baht in 2024.

Bangkok Post

A more hawkish China policy? 5 takeaways from House committee's inaugural hearing on confronting Beijing

In a rare show of bipartisanship, Republican and Democratic House members put on a united front as they probed how to respond to the perceived growing threat of China.

The Conversation

Chinese LGBTQIA+ people open up about family shame and social stigma after coming out

Chinese members of the LGBTQIA+ community in Australia talk about the family shame, social stigma – and acceptance – they experienced after coming out.

ABC News

Competing US views on origins of Covid reveal deeper splits over China policy

FBI chief’s endorsement of Covid lab leak theory highlights the tussle between hawks and doves within the administration

The Guardian - US

British Air Force Chief details joint efforts with Australia to stop China poaching retired fighter pilots

The visiting head of Britain's Royal Air Force has detailed how he's worked with Australia to prevent former fighter pilots from taking lucrative training jobs with the Chinese military.

ABC News

China’s Xi Cements Ties with Belarus Leader against Background of Ukraine War

China President Xi Jinping and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko sealed a series of agreements on Wednesday to build up an "all weather" partnership between their countries, against the background of the war in Ukraine. Their meeting in Beijing brought together two of the foreign leaders on whom Russian President Vladimir…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China: Killings of two women spark backlash over treatment of women

The deaths of two women has provoked a backlash over the treatment of women in China.

Evening Standard

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China warns Elon Musk not to share reports COVID was leaked from Wuhan lab

Tesla is heavily dependent on China both as a market and a manufacturing hub.

Daily Mirror

Head of FBI reveals 'most likely' theory for how Covid virus began in China

Christopher Wray has confessed the Chinese government allegedly tried to cover-up the FBI's findings in 2021 after having "moderate confidence" the pandemic was due to an accidental lab leak

WEKU

China's Xi heralds 'unbreakable' friendship with Belarus, an ally of Russia

The two leaders met in Beijing and discussed the war in Ukraine, a week after China released a position paper, calling for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

The Conversation

How Lithuania is spearheading EU and NATO efforts facing Russia

In 2008, as part of a “nation branding” exercise – an attempt to give a country an easily recognisable identity – the Lithuanian communication specialists came up with the slogan “Lithuania – a brave country”. At the time, the country’s political elite were sceptical, but today, they identify with the…

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The Guardian - AU

Chinese banks try to revive housing market with mortgages for 95-year-olds

‘Relay loans’ that can pass on to children follow other moves to make borrowing more flexible

The Independent UK

China, Belarus presidents call for Ukraine cease-fire, talks

The presidents of China and Belarus have joined in urging a cease-fire and negotiations to bring about a political settlement to the Ukraine conflict

The Independent UK

Malaysia leader alarmed by Myanmar's refugee crisis

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says more than 200,000 refugees have fled Myanmar to his country and urgently called for new ways to persuade Myanmar’s ruling generals to resolve the civil conflict

WEKU

China is buying up more U.S. farmland. Some lawmakers consider that a security threat

Lawmakers at Tuesday's hearing on U.S.-China competition discussed a range of threats, including China's foreign farmland holdings. A South Dakota congressman argues even a small amount is concerning.

Caixin Global

China’s Richest Woman Takes Father’s Seat at Head of Country Garden’s Board

Yang Huiyan has been appointed chairperson of one of China’s largest property developers, succeeding the company’s retiring founder, Yeung Kwok Keung

Liverpool Echo

Chinese Youth Orchestra celebrates landmark anniversary

Pagoda Arts is marking 40 years since the formation of its youth orchestra

The New Daily

Cyber security experts say the US government’s TikTok measures are ‘totally political’

Cybersecurity experts say the United States' recent decision to ban TikTok on government-issued devices was likely politically motivated.

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