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China using spy balloon drama to drum up nationalistic fervour

The communist party’s propaganda machine pulled out all the stops to ensure the public opinion was in accordance with party narrative

The Guardian - UK

South Dakota lawmakers seek foreign-owned land investigation

South Dakota lawmakers are advancing a number of bills that would curb Chinese influence in South Dakota’s farmland

The Independent UK

The world needs to ‘calm down’ about the risk of a new COVID variant emerging from China, the country’s former CDC chief says

A new study from China found no evidence of new variants among those sick with COVID in Beijing between Nov. 14 and Dec. 20. But it only examined a few hundred cases, some experts point out, calling it "hardly" representative.

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Have China and Pakistan Hit a Roadblock?

Beijing-funded infrastructure projects have slowed, but their longtime partnership remains inevitable.

Foreign Policy

Mitt Romney breaks from GOP to defend Biden response to Chinese spy balloon

Republicans have seized on the surveillance craft to criticize Biden’s policies and position with China

The Independent UK

US says Chinese spy balloon part of aerial surveillance program targeting more than 40 countries

The China balloon shot down by the U.S. was equipped to detect and collect intelligence signals as part of a huge, military-linked aerial surveillance program that targeted more than 40 countries, the Biden administration declared Thursday, citing imagery from American U-2 spy planes.

France 24

What we know so far about the suspected Chinese spy balloon and FBI probe

FBI and State Department officials gave reporters an update on some of what the U.S. has learned so far about the balloon.

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China Offers More Flexible Visas for Professionals in the Greater Bay Area

Under new system starting Feb. 20, those who qualify can stay four times as long on multiple visits to Hong Kong and Macao

Caixin Global

China violated international laws and standards with its surveillance balloon

The United States recently shot down a Chinese high-altitude balloon after it apparently travelled from China and flew over Alaska and British Columbia.

The Conversation

Australia and the US are cracking down on 'Chinese spies' in STEM, and Beijing is taking advantage

Australia and the United States have taken tough measures to counter technology theft and economic espionage from China. But prominent scientists are warning some of the measures are "killing the sector", and Beijing is taking advantage of it.

ABC News

Chinese balloon shot down over Atlantic ‘was equipped to collect intelligence signals’ - US

The Chinese balloon shot down over the United States was part of a huge, military-linked aerial spy scheme targeting more than 40 countries, according to the US government.

Evening Standard

Chinese balloon was ‘clearly for intelligence surveillance’: US

State Department says device had multiple antennas ‘likely capable of collecting and geo-locating communications’.

Al Jazeera

US House votes to condemn China over balloon surveillance

House lawmakers vote unanimously to condemn the Beijing government for its balloon surveillance program

The Independent UK

China says it declined phone call with U.S. over balloon incident

China declined a proposed phone call with the United States because the U.S. side hadn't created "an appropriate atmosphere" for the call, a Chinese defence ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

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Senior diplomat Sherman hopes U.S., China climate cooperation can continue at "difficult time"

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on Thursday she hoped that Washington and Beijing would be able to continue to work together on climate "at this difficult time."

Tribune News Service

China's balloon was capable of spying on communications, US says

The alleged Chinese spy balloon that flew over the U.S. was capable of collecting communications signals and was part of a broader People’s Liberation Army intelligence-gathering effort that spanned more than 40 countries, a State Department official said Thursday.

France 24

US-China balloon row: Breaking down centuries-old spying technology

This week, tensions between the US and China spiked further after an alleged spy balloon was shot down by Washington. Beijing later said it would firmly defend its interests after President Joe Biden vowed to protect the sovereignty of the United States. China continues to insist the balloon was for…

The Independent UK

Chinese spy balloon had communication and intelligence tools, officials reveal

Beijing accuses Pentagon of ‘information warfare’ as US officials detail ‘larger’ global surveillance operation

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How private equity whiz Weijian Shan went from penniless in the Gobi desert to orchestrating a takeover of one of China’s biggest banks

Shan runs PAG, the largest private equity firm in Asia that currently manages $50 billion in assets. The Chinese-born dealmaker clinched one of the most unlikely and successful deals of the early 21st century.

The Times of India

No pre-departure Covid test and air suvidha for people coming from China, 5 other nations from February 13

NEW DELHI: Passengers coming to India from or via Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea and China will from 11 am on Monday (February 13) neither require a negative report from a pre-departure Covid test, nor need to upload self-health declaration on “air suvidha” portal.

Reuters

Britain says it paid $2.8 billion to EU to settle Chinese import fraud case

Britain's finance ministry said on Thursday it had paid 2.6 billion euros ($2.8 billion) to the European Union, after an EU court ruled that the former EU member should pay billions of euros it failed to collect due to fraud on imports from China.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan will not intervene in Chinese ‘super embassy’ plans for east London

China’s controversial bid to build its new embassy was previously blocked by Tower Hamlets and must now go to central Government for a decision

The Guardian - UK

Lawyer asks to prosecute Xinjiang governor in the UK

Erkin Tuniyaz, who allegedly played a central role in Uyghur persecution, is expected to visit the UK

The Conversation

Cape Town's 'Day Zero' threat concentrated minds: an activist group used the moment to secure environmental victories

Major cities across the world are being increasingly plagued by severe water shortages. From Bangalore, India to São Paulo, Brazil and even Beijing, China, cities are at risk of drought in the near future.

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Chinese GS: Vinto Motor's GS 525 Adventure Bike

Chinese company Vinto Motor has released a suspicious adventure bike called the GS 525—its name speaks for itself, and its engine may be familiar to you.

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