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Could China Save the World?

It is difficult to imagine Xi Jinping brokering peace in Ukraine, but if China wants to be respected, this is a chance.

The News Lens

China reports 921 new COVID cases for Oct 16 vs 1,026 a day earlier

China reported 921 new COVID-19 infections on Oct. 16, of which 245 were symptomatic and 676 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Monday.

Reuters

China's party congress promises continuity, not change

The overarching theme emerging from China’s ongoing Communist Party congress is one of continuity, not change

The Independent UK

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Xi's new generals face tough military challenges post-congress

In his first two terms as commander of the world's largest military, Chinese President Xi Jinping has unleashed sweeping changes to its structure, posture and potency.

Reuters

China’s Xi vows victory in tech battle after US chip curbs

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged his nation will prevail in its fight to develop strategically important tech, underscoring Beijing’s concern over a U.S. campaign to separate it from cutting-edge chip capabilities.

Tribune News Service

Another Xi term sits well with business sector

The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) started on Sunday in Beijing, with Xi Jinping likely to be re-elected as the country's president during meetings behind closed doors at the Great Hall of the People.

Bangkok Post

Defiant Xi tells world China is ready to stand its ground

President Xi Jinping had a clear message to those who want to thwart China’s rise: You will fail.

Tribune News Service

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Clive Hamilton's activism memoir wars with neoliberals, the 'naive' left and China

Clive Hamilton personifies the Australian progressive “public intellectual”. He’s a prolific author of opinion articles and books, concerned “to make a difference in the world” by persuading people to engage with “powerful ideas”.

The Conversation

Chinese Communist Party hierarchy remains an all-boys club after more than a century

Over its 101-year history, the Chinese Communist Party has never elected a woman to the party's top hierarchy standing committee. Women are left severely under-represented and face increasing challenges to have their say.

ABC News

Xi defends COVID zero without showing China path out of pandemic

Chinese President Xi Jinping again defended his signature COVID-zero policy, while avoiding setting a timeline on when the strategy that’s become a source of growing frustration for the public will be changed.

Tribune News Service

Chinese Communist Party Congress affords another step for Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power

TAIPEI, Taiwan — In coming days, Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to further cement his standing as the Communist Party’s most powerful leader in decades. But last week, a flicker of dissent appeared in China’s capital.

Los Angeles Times

Taiwan: World's other nuclear crisis

Taiwan isn't making headlines, but the U.S. and China keep ratcheting up the tension — and the grave danger

Salon

Xi Jinping doubles down on China’s Zero Covid policy at party congress

The Chinese President insisted his Government had waged ‘a people’s war to stop the spread of the virus’

Evening Standard

‘Let it rot’: Once-flourishing middle class faces end of ‘Chinese Dream’

An ever-growing middle class has been emblematic of China’s ascent ever since Deng Xiaoping kicked off the country’s economic transformation in the 1980s. That progress now risks being reversed as millions of people in China face rising living costs, fierce professional competition, a real estate bubble and sluggish growth.

France 24

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The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping’s vision for China’s next five years: key takeaways from his speech

President puts China’s expansionist foreign policy and control at home at heart of his plans in address to Communist party summit

The Times of India

Rudrankksh, Arjun, Kiran win India's fifth gold in ISSF World Championship

CAIRO: The Indian men's 10m air rifle troika of Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Kiran Ankush Jadhav and Arjun Babuta won the country's fifth gold medal in the ISSF World Championship on Sunday, routing China 16-10 in the title round.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

U.S., allies work to counter China in the sea

The United States maintains an advantage over China in terms of both the number and capabilities of its nuclear submarines.

The Guardian - UK

China bans fruity vapes – but not their export to the UK

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China enhancing submarine capabilities

BEIJING/WASHINGTON -- The Chinese military is steadily improving the capabilities of its fleet of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, which are capable of carrying strategic missiles. With its eye on China's medium- to long-term rivalry with the United States, Beijing is hurrying to develop a new type of submarine, efforts that…

Reuters

Reactions to Xi's speech opening China's Communist Party Congress

Here are some initial reactions to President Xi Jinping's speech on Sunday opening the 20th congress of China's ruling Communist Party, a week-long event where he is widely expected to win a third leadership term and cement his place as the country's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong.

Reason

Enes Kanter Freedom on China and Free Speech: 'This Is Bigger Than Basketball'

"While we are dribbling a ball on the other side of the ocean, people are losing their loved ones, losing their lives, and losing their hopes."

Asharq Al-Awsat

China's Xi Talks Up Security as Congress Opens

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for faster military development while touting the fight against COVID-19 as he kicked off a Communist Party Congress by focusing heavily on security and reiterating policy priorities. Xi, 69, is widely expected to win a third leadership term at the conclusion of the week-long congress…

WEKU

These are 4 key points from Xi's speech at the Chinese Communist Party congress

President Xi Jinping kicked off the twice-a-decade summit with remarks that touched on COVID, Taiwan, economic policy and more. It is widely expected his rule will be extended beyond two terms.

Reuters

Factbox-Key Xi quotes at China's 20th Communist Party Congress

Here are key quotes from President Xi Jinping's speech on Sunday opening the 20th congress of China's ruling Communist Party, a week-long event where he is widely expected to win a third leadership term and cement his place as the country's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong.

Al Jazeera

What’s on the agenda for China’s 20th Communist Party Congress?

China’s economic woes and a historic third term for Xi Jinping will dominate Communist Party’s Congress agenda.

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