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What is Langya? The new zoonotic virus infecting people in China

Chinese scientists say that they have discovered a new virus that could be fatal to humans

Evening Standard

New virus found in China with multiple cases detected

Scientists say it appears the virus has spread from animals to humans

Wales Online

Ambassador’s fiery speech was the sound of China laying out terms that Australia has already declined

China’s rules of rapprochement unveiled in Canberra were: don’t squabble outdoors, don’t pick sides and don’t humiliate Beijing by failing to respect red lines

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Taiwan's rocky road to independence and democracy

Published in 1946, the novel Orphan of Asia, by Taiwanese author Wu Zhou-liu, tells the story of Hu Tai-ming. Born in Japan-occupied Taiwan, brought up in the Chinese tradition, Hu is forced into the Japanese educational system. Eventually he finds himself excluded by the Japanese, and witnessing the horror of…

The Conversation

Why Xi Jinping still sees Vladimir Putin as his ‘best, most intimate friend’

When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, some analysts suggested that Vladmir Putin had “played” his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The pair had stood together in Beijing three weeks earlier and declared that there were “no limits” to their relationship. It made Xi look like an accomplice.

Evening Standard

China halts military drills around Taiwan but ‘war preparation’ continues

Beijing repeats resolve to annex Taiwan by force if peaceful means prove unsuccessful

The Guardian - UK

China warns new virus 'spread from a shrew' has infected 35 people

The new "Langya" virus has already infected dozens across two of China's eastern provinces.

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China, UK agree to resume direct passenger flights - British embassy

China and Britain have agreed to resume direct passenger flights between them, the British embassy in China said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Novel Langya virus tracked in China after reports of 35 cases. This is what scientists know so far

Scientists from at least three countries are monitoring a newly identified virus in China, saying it has likely been transmitted from animals to humans.

ABC News

Scientists may have revealed the ancient secret behind China’s Bronze Age

By studying the ratio of metals in coins from ancient China's Bronze Age, researchers may have cracked formulas that described mysterious components called Jin and Xi and complicated our view of the era's metal manufacturing.

Inverse

China military says tasks in Taiwan strait completed, troops to stay battle-ready

China's military said on Wednesday it has "successfully completed" various tasks around Taiwan after around a week of drills.

Reuters

China withdraws promise not to send troops to Taiwan if it takes control of island

China has withdrawn a promise not to send troops or administrators to Taiwan if it takes control of the island, an official document showed on Wednesday, signalling a decision by President Xi Jinping to grant less autonomy than previously offered.

Reuters

China envoy calls for ‘rational’ view, defends Taiwan drills

Chinese ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian says change of government in Canberra offers an ‘opportunity to reset’ ties.

Al Jazeera

Commentary: The one-China status of Taiwan is clear. The US should not try to change it

Taiwan has been an inalienable part of the Chinese territory since ancient times. On Oct. 1, 1949, the Central People’s Government replaced Chiang Kai-shek’s Republic of China government and became the sole legal government representing the whole of China. But China’s sovereignty and territory remained unchanged, and the government of…

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The Loop: One Nation websites to be suspended, China's ambassador to Australia on Taiwan, and Domino's Pizza breaks up with Italy

Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Extends Military Drills Around Taiwan

Chinese navy ships remained active off both Taiwan's east and west coasts on Wednesday morning, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters, as Beijing kept up military drills in protest against last week's visit to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. A furious China has extended its…

The Independent UK

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Chinese envoy tells Australia to show 'caution' over Taiwan

A Chinese envoy says Australia’s recent change of government is a chance to “reset” its troubled relationship with China, but the new administration must “handle the Taiwan question with caution.”

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The Guardian - AU

Chinese ambassador to Australia says Beijing will use ‘all necessary means’ for Taiwan ‘unification’

Xiao Qian says reset of China-Australia relationship is possible and suggests Washington had turned Canberra against Beijing

Reuters

Taiwan residents largely calm in the face of Chinese anger

Many people on self-ruled Taiwan look upon China's unprecedented military exercises with calm resignation, doubting that war is imminent and if anything, feeling pride in their democratic island's determination to defend itself.

Al Jazeera

China labour watchdogs face tough tradeoffs to keep access alive

The Better Cotton Initiative faced scrutiny over its work after partnering with Chinese firm accused of rights abuses.

AAP

'Possible reset' for Aust-China trade

Australia and China must resolve their differences with the global economy facing a number of difficulties, the Asian country's ambassador has told journalists.

Reuters

China military 'completes tasks' around Taiwan, plans regular patrols

China's military has "completed various tasks" around Taiwan but will conduct regular patrols, it said on Wednesday, potentially signalling an end to days of war games but also that Beijing will keep up its pressure on the island.

ABC News

China's ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian warns Beijing will use any means necessary for Taiwan 'reunification'

The Chinese ambassador to Australia uses a National Press Club address to stand firm on Taiwan, saying there is no room for compromise, but he is hopeful about mending ties with Canberra.

Reuters

Chinese envoy says ties with Australia must be mended before solving trade issues

China's ambassador to Australia said that more needed to be done to reset relations between Canberra and Beijing and that the two nations were not at the stage of solving political and trade disputes.

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