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Attempting to reassert its once-dominant influence, US has a tough sell in Latin America

LIMA, Peru — When Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken was meeting with Pedro Castillo in Lima, the Peruvian president was facing impeachment for a litany of charges — and not for the first time.

Los Angeles Times

The WTA’s Return to China Is Going to Be Uncomfortable

Also in this week’s mailbag: a discussion of Maria Sakkari’s oscillating career and a consideration of the height of chair umpires’s seats.

Sports Illustrated

China, with 'fighting spirit', says it put national interest first in last five years

China's Communist Party has "prioritised national interests" and displayed a "fighting spirit" in the past five years, it said on Wednesday, in the most explicit acknowledgement yet that it has put domestic factors first in dealings with other countries.

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China on march as Oxford marks 7th year running as top university

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 rate 1,799 institutions from 104 countries

Evening Standard

Prior to Industrial Revolution, global living standards were very low, says economic historian Jared Rubin

Britain industrialised first, and several other nations in Western Europe and North America followed soon thereafter, says Jared Rubin

The Hindu

How will Twitter change under Elon Musk now £40bn deal is back on?

Elon Musk confirmed he was buying Twitter to the tune of £40billion earlier this year, and after numerous setbacks it is finally back on track. He has big plans for the platform, and here’s how it could change

Daily Mirror

China shows off missiles to counter US ahead of party congress

BEIJING: China has allowed rare, close-up access to some of its most advanced ballistic missiles, as President Xi Jinping touts efforts to deter the US ahead of a key leadership reshuffle next week.

The Times of India

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China Signals No End to Zero-Covid Curbs

China's state media on Wednesday signaled no let-up in its strict zero-Covid policy to guard against coronavirus strains, publishing an editorial -- the fourth this week ahead of the Communist Party Congress -- vowing to never "lie flat" on virus controls. The messaging dashes widespread hopes from the Chinese public…

Asharq Al-Awsat

LVMH Sales Jump as Strong Dollar Boosts Europe Demand

French luxury goods giant LVMH (LVMH.PA) beat market forecasts in the third quarter, posting a sharp rise in sales as wealthy shoppers splashed out on fashion and Americans in Europe made the most of the strong dollar. The world's biggest luxury group, home to fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Observer: No matter who climbs Beijing's ranks, Xi rules

For decades, Chinese journalist Ho Pin has made accurate predictions about who would ascend into the ranks of China's leadership

The Independent UK

Solomon Island police officers head to China for training

A group of 32 police officers from the South Pacific nation of Solomon Islands has flown to China to train in policing techniques and improve their understanding of Chinese culture, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force said in a statement.

Reuters

Elon Musk Invites Heat Over His Taiwan Proposal

Tesla CEO Elon Musk found himself in hot water over his suggestion to make Taiwan a “special administrative zone” under Beijing.

Zenger

First Solomon Islands police head to China for training amid deepening security ties

Thirty-four officers travel to China as part of effort to improve cooperation between the two forces

The Guardian - AU

UK Spy Chief Warns China's Technology is 'Urgent Problem'

China's growing technological dominance "is an increasingly urgent problem" for Western countries, who must act to defend their values and influence, the director of Britain's GCHQ spy agency warned Tuesday. In a speech to the RUSI defense think-tank in London, Jeremy Fleming said "technology has become not just an area…

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Taiwan says China looking at Ukraine war to develop 'hybrid' strategies

China is looking at the experience of the war in Ukraine to develop "hybrid warfare" strategies against Taiwan including using drones and psychological pressure, a senior Taiwanese security official said on Wednesday.

ABC News

Solomon Islands sends largest police delegation to China for first in-country training

Almost three dozen Solomon Islands police officers have flown to China for training in another sign of rapidly deepening police cooperation between the two countries.

Reuters

Not 'lying flat': China to persist with tough COVID policies

China will persist with its COVID-19 policies to guard against new coronavirus strains and the risks they bring, the official newspaper of the Communist Party warned in a commentary for the third straight day, crushing hopes of any near-term easing.

ABC News

China tightens up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Communist Party National Congress, leaving travellers stranded

Ahead of the Communist Party's 20th National Congress, going home is proving difficult for many in China with thousands of travelling Beijing residents receiving an alert ordering them to stay where they are.

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Biden releases Arctic strategy with emphasis on competition with China and Russia

WASHINGTON —The Biden administration has released its vision for U.S. strategy in the Arctic in a new document that underscores competition with Russia and China over the next decade.

Reuters

Analysis-Fearing war in Xi's next term, Taiwan bolsters defences

Taiwan is bolstering its defences and steeling itself for the possibility of war with China as leader Xi Jinping readies to assume a third term in power and tries to achieve what no predecessor has done by taking control of the island.

Reuters

China's 'liberal' Wang Yang seen as possible premier as reshuffle looms

When Wang Yang was Chinese Communist Party boss of economic powerhouse Guangdong province, the man now considered a top contender to be China's next premier displayed a liberal streak that has been less visible since Xi Jinping took power.

Reuters

Hu Chunhua: From rural roots to candidate for China premiership

From humble roots as the son of farmers in central Hubei province, Hu Chunhua has worked his way into China's ruling elite and is considered a top contender to become the next premier as the ruling Communist Party reshuffles its leadership.

Reuters

After COVID lockdown, eyes on Shanghai chief at party congress

Once seen as a sure bet for elevation to China's elite Politburo Standing Committee or even as the country's next premier, Li Qiang's glide path to the upcoming Communist Party Congress was buffeted by Shanghai's grinding two-month COVID-19 lockdown.

Reuters

Ding Xuexiang: from Shanghai party cadre to Xi gatekeeper

When Xi Jinping left China for the first time in more than two years to visit Central Asia last month, his entourage included a familiar face from domestic trips.

Reuters

Long picked for promotion, Xi loyalist Chen may get his chance

Chen Miner, a close confidant of Chinese President Xi Jinping long seen as destined for a top leadership spot, is considered to be a strong contender for promotion during the upcoming congress of the ruling Communist Party.

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