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Site of Covid outbreak Wuhan plunged into lockdown three years after first case

Wuhan in China - which was the site of the world's first Covid-19 outbreak in late 2019 - has reported around 20 to 25 new infections a day this week

Daily Mirror

China shows off robot dog armed with machine gun dropped by drone into battle

In a video shared on China's Weibo social media, the "Kestrel Defense Blood-Wing" account showed a drone dropping off the killer robot on the roof of a building

Daily Mirror

Climate change: World 'hurtling' towards Paris target overshoot, UN emissions report warns

The world is headed for "economy-destroying levels of global heating" as signatory countries to the Paris Agreement fail to commit to more ambitious emissions reduction targets, the UN's latest emissions report warns.

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We need to talk about Xi Jinping: G7’s discord over powerful trading partner

Disagreements have opened up about strategy when China is also seen as an existential threat

The Guardian - UK

China to revise women's protection law for first time in decades

Legislation aimed at giving women in China more protection against gender discrimination and sexual harassment at work was submitted to China's parliament on Thursday after a third revision and extensive public input.

Reuters

First Thing: Climate crisis funds ‘not delivered’ to countries in grave need

With famine in Somalia almost inevitable, $100bn a year pledge criticised. Plus, China is locking down parts of Wuhan again

The Guardian - UK

MPs say China’s ‘secret police stations’ in UK must be investigated

At least 54 ‘overseas police service centres’ are operating in 21 countries, says NGO report

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Hard-drive maker Seagate Tech faces China sanctions warning

Seagate Technology says the U.S. Department of Commerce has warned it may charge the computer hard-drive maker with violating restrictions on exports of high-tech products to China

The Independent UK

China's Huawei says revenue down 2.2% so far this year

Figures reported by Chinese tech giant Huawei indicate its revenue rose in the latest quarter as infrastructure sales helped to offset damage to its smartphone business from U.S. sanctions

The Independent UK

Chinese authorities ask: Dear newlywed, when's the baby arriving?

An online post about a newlywed in China, who was rung up by her local government asking if she was pregnant, garnered tens of thousands of comments on Thursday before being removed, with many netizens saying they had experienced similar calls.

Reuters

In angry email, China denounces "despicable" Senate bill to sanction Xi

Sen. Josh Hawley proposed sanctions on Xi over Xinjiang.

Axios

Southeast Asian coconuts gain popularity in China

As a coconut lover, Zhuang Yong buys coconuts imported from Thailand in various ways, including daily shopping, online purchase, and exhibition sales.

Bangkok Post

How Putin and Xi Are Trying to Break Global Human Rights

In their own way, Russia and China are threatening the world’s system for defending human rights.

Foreign Policy

Russia's Sechin says Taiwan will return to China 'on schedule'

Igor Sechin, chief executive of Russian oil giant Rosneft and one of Vladimir Putin's closest allies, on Thursday heaped praise on China's leaders and said Taiwan would return to its "native harbour" on time.

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Xi Jinping says China and US must ‘find ways to get along’

US President Joe Biden also told his security chiefs in Washington that the US is not seeking conflict with Beijing.

Reuters

China says willing to communicate with US military but 'red lines' should be respected

China attaches great importance to Sino-U.S. military relations and is willing to see China and the U.S. have military communications but "red lines" remain, a Chinese defense ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Japan and Australia are teaming up to balance a formidable China

As Xi Jinping edges out his rivals in the Chinese Communist Party, shakes up his leadership team and begins an unprecedented third term as China’s leader, Beijing’s military modernization continues apace. In a span of two decades, China has transformed itself from a relatively minor player on the world stage…

Reuters

China urges rich world to shun 'empty slogans' ahead of climate talks

Rich countries must move on from "empty slogans" when it comes to climate change and make progress in meeting funding commitments, a Chinese official said on Thursday ahead of a new round of global climate talks in Egypt next month.

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Chinese cities tighten curbs on growing COVID outbreaks

China reported a third straight day of more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases nationwide on Thursday.

The Guardian - AU

As Xi Jinping begins a third term, Australia must push to engage China on common interests

An overconfident Beijing and a Xi surrounded by yes-men poses a great risk to Pacific stability, making bilateral meetings all the more important

Al Jazeera

Pro-China influence campaign targeting US midterms: Report

Cybersecurity firm Mandiant says online influence operation aims to discourage US citizens from voting.

Reuters

Chinese cities double down on zero-COVID as outbreaks widen

Chinese cities from Wuhan in central China to Xining in the northwest are doubling down on COVID-19 curbs, sealing up buildings, locking down districts and throwing millions into distress in a scramble to halt widening outbreaks.

Reuters

China's Xi says willing to work with United States for mutual benefit

President Xi Jinping said China is willing to work with the United States to find ways to get along to the benefit of both, Chinese state television reported on Thursday, ahead of a possible meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Indonesia.

Tribune News Service

China wants to ‘speed up’ its seizure of Taiwan, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused China of undermining the decadeslong status quo that has kept both nations from going to war over Taiwan, saying Beijing was trying to “speed up” its seizure of the island.

The Independent UK

Russia may again block Antarctic marine protections

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