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Vatican says China violated pact on bishops, expresses regret

The Vatican on Saturday accused Chinese authorities of violating a bilateral pact on the appointment of bishops by installing one in a diocese not recognised by the Holy See.

Reuters

Urumqi: Covid lockdown protests in China break out after fire kills 10

Protests have broken out in western China after a fire killed 10 people amid nationwide unrest over the country’s strict Covid lockdown rules.

Evening Standard

China: Protests erupt over COVID curbs after deadly fire

Urumqi residents angered after blaze killed 10 in residential building under lockdown due to China’s zero-COVID policy.

Al Jazeera

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Huge Covid protests erupt in China's Xinjiang after deadly fire

Crowds shouting at hazmat-suited guards after a deadly fire triggered anger over their prolonged Covid-19 lockdown as nationwide infections set another record.

The Times of India

Apartment fire in China's Xinjiang region kills 10

An apartment fire on Thursday in the western Chinese region of Xinjiang killed 10 people and injured nine, state broadcaster CCTV reported, saying an electric socket extension was the cause.

Reuters

‘It made me think of decorations on a Christmas tree’: Arianna Genghini’s best phone picture

The Italian photographer was in San Francisco’s Chinatown when she came across this grand ivory building

The Guardian - UK

COVID Protests Erupt in China’s Xinjiang after Deadly Fire

Rare protests broke out in China’s far western Xinjiang region, with crowds shouting at hazmat-suited guards after a deadly fire triggered anger over their prolonged COVID-19 lockdown as nationwide infections set another record. Crowds chanted "End the lockdown!", pumping their fists in the air as they walked down a street,…

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Xi Tells Kim China Willing to Work with N.Korea for 'World Peace'

Chinese President Xi Jinping told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that Beijing was willing to work with Pyongyang for world peace, North Korean state media said Saturday. The message from Xi came days after North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile in one of its most powerful tests yet,…

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Protests erupt in Xinjiang and Beijing after deadly fire

Public anger in China towards widening COVID-19 lockdowns across the country erupted into rare protests in China’s far western Xinjiang region and the country's capital of Beijing, as nationwide infections set another record.

Reuters

Chinese contender to lap up Smith pairing

China's Yan Wei Liu's consistency at the Australian PGA Championship has been rewarded with a final-round grouping alongside hometown hero Cameron Smith.

AAP

China Reports Third Consecutive Daily Record for New COVID Cases

China reported 35,183 new COVID-19 infections on Nov. 25, of which 3,474 were symptomatic and 31,709 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Saturday, setting a new high for the third consecutive day. That compared with 32,943 new cases a day earlier – 3,103 symptomatic and 29,840 asymptomatic infections,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Bans Huawei, ZTE Equipment Sales, Citing National Security Risk

The Biden administration has banned approvals of new telecommunications equipment from China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE because they pose "an unacceptable risk" to US national security. The US Federal Communications Commission said on Friday it had adopted the final rules, which also bar the sale or import of equipment made…

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Xi tells Kim China wants to work with North Korea for peace: KCNA

Xi sends message to Kim amid an unprecedented number of missile tests by North Korea.

Al Jazeera

Protest against Covid-19 lockdown after fire kills 10 in Xinjiang

A deadly fire in an apartment building in China’s far western region of Xinjiang set off an outpouring of anger online and street protest in the region’s capital Friday, with residents calling for the lifting of lockdowns that have confined many to their homes for more than three months.

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Taiwan votes in local elections amid tensions with China

As polls open, Taiwan's president frames local elections as being about sending a message to the world about the island's determination to defend its democracy.

The Independent UK

Taiwan votes on lower voting age, mayors, city councils

Voters are headed to the polls across Taiwan in a closely watched local election that will determine the strength of the island’s major political parties ahead of the 2024 presidential election

Reuters

Taiwan president quits as party head after China threat bet fails to win votes

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen resigned as head of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Saturday after her strategy to frame local elections as showing defiance to China's rising bellicosity failed to pay off and win public support.

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China's planned national digital health code system raises concerns over state surveillance

Beijing plans to develop an integrated online health platform featuring the digital health records of every resident, sparking concerns about intensified state surveillance.

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China's Xi, in message to North Korea's Kim, says willing to work together for regional, global stability -KCNA

Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that China would be willing to work together with North Korea for regional and global peace, stability and prosperity, North Korea's state media KCNA reported on Saturday, citing Xi's letter to Kim.

The Independent UK

US FCC bans sales, import of Chinese tech from Huawei, ZTE

The U.S. is banning the sale of communications equipment made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE and restricting the use of some China-made video surveillance systems, citing an “unacceptable risk” to national security

Bangkok Post

Of debt and bondage with Beijing

Recently released details of Kenya's 2014 loan agreement with China to finance a controversial railway project have once again highlighted the predatory nature of Chinese lending in developing countries. The contract not only imposed virtually all risk on the borrower (including requiring binding arbitration in China to settle any dispute),…

Bangkok Post

Equities pause as market takes stock of Covid cases

RECAP: Asian equities fell yesterday in subdued activity after the Thanksgiving holiday in the US. Chinese shares led declines as investors weighed recent gains against an upswing in Covid-19 infections, which reached a new single-day high above 30,000 infections.

Bangkok Post

Look to emerging markets in transitional year

We believe 2023 will be a transitional year, the next stage following the "low-rates, low-growth" years of 2010-19 and the "Covid years" of 2020-22, where the pandemic led to a global lockdown, massive fiscal spending, skyrocketing debt and the great reflation.

Tribune News Service

Tesla recalls thousands of cars in China on software, seat belts

Tesla Inc. is recalling almost 81,000 electric cars in China — more than it typically ships from its Shanghai factory in any given month — due to a software issue and seat belt problems.

Reuters

In Washington, Macron to seek relief for Europe Inc amid China competition

French President Emmanuel Macron will be hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden next week in a rare state visit aimed at highlighting Franco-American friendship rather than the bitter economic competition between the two sides of the pond.

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