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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

ABC News

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

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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.

Reuters

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.

ABC News

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.

Reuters

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

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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.

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

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

Reuters

Fiat 500e Abarth Reveal, Mercedes Subscription To Unlock Power

Listen to the panel discuss the debut of the Fiat 500e, Mercedes' plan to offer subscription to unlock more power, and Buick Electra E5 leaked in China.

InsideEVs

New coronavirus at 'particular risk' of jumping to humans discovered in Chinese bats

Scientists have identified five viruses “likely to be pathogenic to humans or livestock” after taking samples from 149 bats across Yunnan province in China, with one closely related to SARS-CoV-2

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The Independent UK

EU, US edging toward trade spat when both want unity instead

The European Union and the United States are treading precariously close to a major trans-Atlantic trade dispute at a time when the two Western giants want to show unity in the face of challenges from Russia and China

Tribune News Service

China jails Chinese Canadian pop star Kris Wu for 13 years on rape charges

Chinese Canadian celebrity Kris Wu was sentenced to 13 years in prison on charges including rape, capping a scandal that helped galvanize a backlash against sexual harassment.

Los Angeles Times

Looking for a boost, Taiwan’s oldest political party turns to the great-grandson of Chiang Kai-shek

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Between internal strife, muddled campaign messages and a stance on China that has become a political liability, Taiwan’s oldest political party is deep in existential crisis.

Al Jazeera

China orders lockdowns, mass testing after record COVID surge

Record spike in COVID infections for the second day in a week forces mass testing in Nanjing amid sweeping restrictions.

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Daily Mirror

Official claims China 'created' ancient Egypt 1,000 years before it existed

China is the world's fourth oldest civilisation, but is pre-dated by Mesopotamia (4,000BC), Egypt (3,100BC), and the Indus Valley civilisations (3,300 BC) and is generally thought to have started around 2,000 BC

France 24

Faced with threat from mainland China, Taiwan holds its breath

After decades of threats from mainland China, tensions over Taiwan are arguably higher than at any time since 1949. As Chinese President Xi Jinping considers the use of force to invade the island and steps up military preparations, the threat of war hangs over 23 million Taiwanese citizens. FRANCE 24's…

The Guardian - UK

China’s 26-storey pig skyscraper ready to slaughter 1 million pigs a year

The world’s biggest single-building pig farm has opened in Hubei province, but critics say it will increase the risk of larger animal disease outbreaks

Reuters

Germany's Scholz 'surprised' by companies' China dependence

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the number of German companies that have ignored the risks of depending too heavily on the Chinese market was remarkable and stressed the need for diversification, in an interview with Focus magazine on Friday.

The Independent UK

Panic-buying in Beijing as city adds new quarantine centers

Residents of China's capital were emptying supermarket shelves and overwhelming delivery apps as the city government ordered accelerated construction of quarantine centers and field hospitals

France 24

Working under candlelight: Kyiv journalists continue war reporting despite power outages

IN THE PAPERS - Friday, November 25: Journalists working at the Kyiv Independent document life under power outages caused by Russian missile strikes and vow to continue their work. Also, we look ahead to important local elections in Taiwan, the first since China's military escalation there. Cartoonists give us their…

Caixin Global

Official at China’s Cult-Buster Gets 14 Years for Taking $7.6 Million in Bribes

Peng Bo had confessed to taking advantage of his official positions to help people settle lawsuits, expand their internet businesses and deal with land transfer procedures

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