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No longer the most populous, but still China wants to be world number one

Indians will soon outnumber Chinese, threatening Beijing’s sense of superiority

The Guardian - UK

PV Sindhu captures Singapore Open 2022 women's singles title, defeats China's Wang Zhiyi in final

Indian ace shuttler and Olympic medalist PV Sindhu clinched the Singapore Open 2022 title after defeating China's Wang Zhiyi in the final of the women's singles category on Sunday. Read more on Dynamite News:

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India to gallop past China as world’s most populated country by 2023

The United Nations estimates India will overtake China as the world’s most crowded place in 2023. Their combined headcount will account for nearly 3 billion of the 8 billion people on the planet by next year.

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16th round of India-China Corps Commander level talks commences at Chushul

The 16th round of Corps Commander level talks between India and China began on Sunday at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side, according to the sources. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

PV Sindhu clinches Singapore Open title

SINGAPORE: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu lifted the Singapore Open Super 500 trophy after outwitting China's Wang Zhi Yi in an intense women's singles final here on Sunday.

The Times of India

Pacific bloc, united, demands climate action as China, U.S. woo

Pacific island nations, courted by China and the United States, put the superpowers on notice, telling the world's two biggest carbon emitters to take more action on climate change while pledging unity in the face of a growing geopolitical contest.

Reuters

Murali Sreeshankar finishes 7th in long jump final of World Athletics Championships, China's Jianan Wang wins gold

EUGENE (USA): Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar failed to live up to the expectations as he finished seventh in the finals with his best effort of 7.96m on the second day of competitions at the World Athletics Championships, here Sunday.

The Times of India

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Cholera bacteria found in Wuhan wet markets

Health officials acted swiftly to disinfect the pathogen believed to be from softshell turtles and are tracking down other batches

Wales Online

Explained | Where is population growth taking place?

Which countries are driving the rise? Where are India and China placed? How will it impact the UN’s sustainable development goals?

The Hindu

Could China take over the Moon? Space security experts explain the reality

In an op/ed space policy experts explain why China is unlikely to try exert power over the Moon.

Inverse

Biden vows US will stay in Middle East to limit influence of Russia, Iran

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Wrapping up his first Middle East trip since taking office, President Joe Biden vowed Saturday that the U.S. will remain engaged in the region to counter the influence of Russia and China and to combat the threat posed by Iran.

Los Angeles Times

Australia-China reset a high-stakes challenge

A recent meeting between the two countries gave each side an opportunity to present their view of the relationship - but the position presented by China shows a troubling gulf in perceptions.

Newsroom.co.nz

It’s time to rethink and reset post-COVID: Bhutan Foreign Minister

Bhutan-China talks won’t focus on Doklam tri-junction, says Tandi Dorji

The Hindu

3 held for extorting money from people using loan apps with links to China: Delhi Police

NEW DELHI: Three members of a gang were arrested for extorting money from people using short-term loan applications with alleged links to China, Delhi police said on Saturday.

The Times of India

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Biden tells 9 Arab leaders at summit: U.S. "will not walk away” from Middle East

“We will not walk away and leave a vacuum to be filled by China, Russia or Iran,” Biden said at a summit in Saudi Arabia.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden: US 'Will Not Walk Away' from Middle East

US President Joe Biden said on Saturday that the United States will remain an active and engaged partner in the Middle East. Washington “will not walk away and leave a vacuum to be filled by Russia, China or Iran,” Biden said in a speech during a summit with six Gulf…

Salon

Why hot days drive up food prices

As heat waves strike Europe and China, crops are withering

The Independent UK

Blair calls on the West to stand up to China

The former prime minister has predicted a need for increased defence spending as the era of Western dominance draws to a close.

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Reuters

Philippines Marcos wants to renegotiate loans on $4.9 billion China-backed rail projects

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered the transport ministry to renegotiate loan agreements struck by his predecessor with China for railway projects worth $4.90 billion, an official said on Saturday.

The Hindu

Bhutan-China ties won’t harm India’s interests: Bhutan Foreign Minister

After over two years of COVID-19-induced lockdown, Bhutan will open its doors for tourists on September 23 with a new expensive policy for international tourists and Indians as well. Bhutan Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji says the lessons of COVID-19 include better ties with neighbours, including China.

Bangkok Post

New lockdowns in China as Covid picks up

China on Saturday reported its highest number of coronavirus cases since May, with millions in lockdown this weekend as authorities persist with their zero-Covid policy.

The Guardian - US

Newt and the Never Trumpers: Gingrich, Tim Miller and the fate of the Republican party

In two new books, a partisan warrior and a repentant operative paint an alarming portrait of a party gone rogue

ABC News

Xi Jinping visits China's Xinjiang region amid criticism of mass detention

Analysts say it's possible a million people have been detained in the region over time, but the Chinese president shows no signs of backing down from policies that have come under criticism from the West.

Bangkok Post

US Navy ship again sails near disputed South China Sea islands

BEIJING: A United States Navy destroyer sailed near the disputed Spratly Islands on Saturday, the US Navy said, its second such "freedom of navigation" operation in a week in the South China Sea.

The Independent UK

Biden meets with Arab Gulf countries to counter Iran threat

President Joe Biden on Saturday will meet with leaders of Arab Gulf countries in Saudi Arabia as he closes out of the final leg of a four-day trip meant to bolster U.S. positioning and knit the region together against Iran

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