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Weibo users have discovered a way to bash China's zero-COVID strategy online

The Chinese government’s censors have worked to quickly eradicate criticisms of its controversial zero-COVID strategy from circulation.

Fortune

Factbox-Top takeaways from the Biden-Xi meeting in Bali

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held their first in-person talks since 2017 on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, on Monday. Here are some takeaways from the three-and-a-half hour meeting:

Reuters

Made-in-China 'Phryges' toys are surprise mascots for Paris Olympics 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Committee on Monday unveiled the mascot for the international sporting event. Organisers hope to sell two million of these made-in-China toys in the shape of the 'Phrygian' cap, a symbol of the French republic and revolutionary spirit.

Radio France Internationale

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State Dept says Blinken visit to China tentatively planned for early next year

The United States will work with its Chinese counterparts to schedule U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit tentatively planned for early next year, a senior State Department official said on Monday.

Reuters

Biden and Xi say U.S. and China should compete "responsibly"

The two leaders agreed to establish regular channels of communication between key officials.

Axios

Joe Biden reiterates US Taiwan policy after meeting with Xi

‘I think we understand each other’ says US president

The Independent UK

Biden says China must try to prevent a North Korea nuclear test

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he told Chinese President Xi Jinping that Beijing has an obligation to try to talk North Korea out of resuming nuclear testing, although it was unclear whether China would be able to sway Pyongyang.

Reuters

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Biden and Xi, in first presidential sit-down, vow to ‘manage’ tense relationship

NUSA DUA, Indonesia — Pledging to “manage” their fierce global competition, President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping on Monday sat down to their first in-person talks in years, appearing friendly and relaxed despite a nadir in relations between the world’s two superpowers.

Los Angeles Times

China backs Glasgow language on warming targets for COP27 deal

China climate envoy Xie Zhenhua said on Monday that Beijing would like a COP27 deal that contains language similar to last year's agreement in Glasgow on targets for limiting global warming, and was not opposed to mentioning 1.5 degree Celsius.

Reuters

Cop27 is full of politicians and policymakers – but the global south doesn’t work that way

How can we deal with environmental destruction without listening to those who know it best, asks social activist Ndileka Mandela

The Guardian - UK

China's Xi tells Biden: Taiwan issue is 'first red line' that must not be crossed

Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Joe Biden during their first in-person meeting since 2017 that the Taiwan question was the "very core of China's core interests" and the "first red line" in bilateral ties that must not be crossed.

Reuters

Biden, Xi agree need for better relations during first high-stakes meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Joe Biden met on Monday on the Indonesian island of Bali for highly anticipated talks that come as relations between their countries have fallen to their lowest level in decades.

Radio France Internationale

G20: tensions likely to emerge as world leaders gather for Bali summit

The leaders of the world’s biggest economies assemble in Bali this week for the annual G20 summit. They do so facing multiple interconnected global crises. Russia’s war in Ukraine, economic slowdown in China, heightened Sino-American tensions over Taiwan, precipitous worldwide increases in costs of living, and growing global food shortages…

The Conversation

Face time with Xi Jinping 'a successful outcome', says Anthony Albanese ahead of talks with China's president

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese believes securing face time with the Chinese President Xi Jinping is a sign of success, after six years in the diplomatic freezer.

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China should take a Gradual Path to Resuming Face-to-Face Cross-Border Activities

The resumption of normal cross-border activities does not mean that China is letting go of its anti-pandemic controls overnight. Rather, it signals more balanced coordination between pandemic prevention and economic growth

Al Jazeera

Biden, Xi seek to ‘manage differences’ in Bali meeting

The leaders of the world’s two largest economies met in person for the first time on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak leaves open possibility of Xi Jinping meeting at G20 summit

Mr Sunak took a hard line on China during the summer Tory leadership contest.

The Independent UK

Ukraine, China-US frictions dominate at G-20 summit in Bali

Discord over Russia's war on Ukraine and festering tensions between the U.S. and China are ominous backdrops for world leaders gathering in Indonesia's tropical Bali island for a summit of the Group of 20 biggest economies

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Democrats celebrate retaining control of Senate as Republicans take stock

House control still undecided as Republicans lead and attention pivots to Florida, where Trump is expected to announce 2024 run. Plus, why we need to be a lot less hesitant about being kind

Reuters

Xi tells Biden that China and the United States should take history as a mirror - state media

Chinese leader Xi Jinping said on Monday during a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden that China and the United States should take history as a mirror and let it guide the future, according to state news agency Xinhua.

Evening Standard

Chinese premier hits out at Russia for ‘irresponsible’ nuclear threats amid Ukraine conflict

A US official also said China has been left “embarrassed” by the conduct of Russian military operations in Ukraine

Bangkok Post

China 'helping' Cambodia with naval base upgrade

BEIJING: China said on Monday the country is helping Cambodia upgrade its naval base, foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday.

Evening Standard

Xi Jinping joins Joe Biden in condemnation of Russian nuclear threats on Ukraine

The US president and the Chinese leader held talks on the sidelines of the G20 gathering in Bali amid tensions between the two superpowers

The Guardian - AU

‘Dialogue is always good’: Anthony Albanese to meet Xi Jinping on sidelines of G20 in Bali

Prime minister says ‘we need to talk to develop mutual understanding’ as China declares it’s ready to meet Australia ‘halfway’

The Independent UK

Australian PM takes 'goodwill' into meeting with China's Xi

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will soon meet Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first face-to-face talks between the nations' leaders in five years

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