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The Chinese megacity of Chengdu has extended a week-long lockdown in most downtown areas after Covid-19 cases increased, underscoring the government’s commitment to eradicating the virus even as the economic and social costs climb.

Bangkok Post

Austrian diplomat tipped to head sensitive UN rights office

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has proposed a veteran Austrian diplomat to head the global body’s human rights office at a time when it is facing harsh criticism from China for accusing Beijing of abuses against Muslim minorities

The Independent UK

Ultra-Luxe Lincoln Navigator One Debuts In China

Only 30 will be built.

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INS Vikrant: Why India’s aircraft carrier is no match for China

The recently inducted Vikrant is a naval milestone, yet after all the delays, it starts its life virtually obsolete.

Al Jazeera

Swiss press human rights concerns with China

Switzerland called a meeting with China's ambassador to express its concern about the human rights situation in the western region of Xinjiang, the foreign ministry in Bern said on Thursday, correcting its earlier comment that it had "summoned" the envoy.

Reuters

AP News Digest 3:30 a.m.

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The Independent UK

Heavy rain after deadly China quake complicates recovery

Heavy rains are complicating earthquake recovery efforts in southwestern China, where the death toll from Monday's disaster has risen to 82

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Solomon Islands votes to delay election as opposition cries foul

Bill that was passed changes the constitution to allow the next general election to be delayed from 2023 until 2024.

Al Jazeera

India and Japan plan more military drills to strengthen ties

India and Japan will deepen cooperation on defence, with India inviting investment by Japanese companies and plans for joint military exercises involving their air forces, the two sides said on Thursday.

Reuters

China's Chengdu Extends Covid Lockdown

The Chinese megacity of Chengdu has extended a Covid-19 lockdown in most areas, maintaining curbs that have ground business to a halt and confined the majority of its 21 million residents to their homes. China is the last major economy welded to a zero-Covid strategy, tamping down virus flare-ups through…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mooncake madness: China cracks down on extravagant versions of festival staple

Modest packaging and capped pricing are enforced under Xi Jinping’s war on ‘vulgar’ societal excesses and ‘rampant money worship’

The Guardian - AU

Xi and Putin expected to meet for first time since Ukraine war

Chinese and Russian leaders expected to meet on sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Uzbekistan.

Al Jazeera

Death toll in China's Sichuan earthquake rises to 86

The death toll from a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan has risen to 86, state media reported on Thursday.

Reuters

China’s BYD signs land deal to build first EV plant in Thailand

Chinese electric-car maker BYD Co signed a land purchase deal Thursday with WHA Corp, Thailand’s largest industrial-estates developer, to build its first electric vehicle (EV) production plant in Southeast Asia.

Bangkok Post

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Chengdu, Chinese city of 21m, has Covid lockdown extended indefinitely

No date given for end of extended lockdown in city that is a crucial supplier of Apple products

The Independent UK

Japan, India hold security talks amid major Russian drills

Japan and India are holding security talks between their foreign and defense ministers in Tokyo, seeking to further strengthen their military ties amid growing tension from China and Russia in the region

The Conversation

Penny Wong's diplomacy efforts in the Pacific begin to bear fruit with PNG security pact

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has announced it wants to establish a security agreement with Australia, welcome news for analysts wary of rising Chinese influence.

Benzinga

Alibaba, Nio Rise Over 1% As Hong Kong Tech Stocks Cheer Wall Street Rebound: Cautious Investors Eye Key Fed Event

Major U.S.-listed Chinese tech and electric-vehicle stocks rose in Hong Kong on Thursday, with Alibaba and Nio adding over 1%, tracking an upbeat overnight finish on Wall Street.

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The Independent UK

Another US congressional delegation in Taiwan amid tensions

Another U.S. congressional delegation is visiting Taiwan as tensions remain high with China over its claims to the self-governed island

Financial Times

India and China undercut Russia’s oil sanctions pain

Customs data suggest demand from Beijing and New Delhi is largely offsetting loss of sales to Europe

Zenger

U.S., China, And Australia Compete For Lithium To Secure Profitable Electric Car Industry

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Global revenue in the electric vehicle market is projected to exceed $384 billion in 2022, making lithium-ion batteries one of the planet’s most desired commodities – and China, Australia, and the U.S. are vying for their share.

Benzinga

Important Biotech Catalysts For September 7, 2022 - End Of The Day Summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Pfizer’s (NYSE:PFE) lead drug GBS6 or PF-06760805 for the prevention of invasive GBS disease due to the vaccine serotypes in newborns and young infants by active immunization of their mothers during pregnancy. Pfizer shares traded in a…

InsideEVs

China: Tesla Further Cuts Estimated Delivery Time Of Model 3/Model Y Cars

Tesla has updated the estimated delivery times of the Model 3 and Model Y electric cars in China, indicating a significantly higher availability.

ABC News

Amid China's military and diplomatic isolation, Taiwan turns to films and games to reconnect with the world

For years, Beijing has tried to isolate Taiwan from the world through military threats and dollar diplomacy, but the self-governed island is finding ways to reconnect with the world.

The Hindu

Chinese Taipei shocks China Asian women’s U-18 basketball championship

Korea gets the better of India

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