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‘Paper unions’ letting down China’s internal migrant workers

Although trade unions are widespread in China, conditions for rural-to-urban migrant workers haven’t improved as fast as they have for local urban employees.

360info

Nearly 5 million people in India internally displaced due to climate change, disasters in 2021: UN

The largest displacements in the context of disasters in 2021 occurred in China (6.0 million), the Philippines (5.7 million) and India (4.9 million).

The Hindu

China's Xi to host virtual BRICS leaders summit on June 23 - Xinhua

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host a virtual BRICS summit for leaders on June 23, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Friday.

Reuters

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Marles shifts tone on China at defence summit – but the early days of government are easiest

In its first month in power, foreign policy and national security have played a major part of the new government’s activities.

The Conversation

Biden-Xi call is under consideration amid US-China tensions

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials are working to arrange a possible call this summer between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to two people in Washington familiar with the plans, with tensions high between the world’s two biggest economies.

Tribune News Service

‘This is another pandemic’: a female survivor of domestic abuse in China speaks out

Chinese cyberspace is filled with videos showing violence against women and activists say only real social change will stop the abuse

The Guardian - UK

U.S. senators introduce broad Taiwan bill to boost security assistance

A duo of U.S. senators introduced a bill on Thursday to significantly enhance support for Taiwan, including provisions for billions of dollars in U.S. security assistance and changes to the decades old law undergirding Washington's unofficial ties with the Chinese-claimed democratic island.

Reuters

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Countries prefer U.S. to China as leading superpower, poll finds

There's at least one big exception: Russia.

Axios

Charlotte's Web Sponsors Women's Soccer Team Co-Founded By Natalie Portman And Has Struck A Deal In China

Angel City Football Club (ACFC), a team in the National Women's Soccer League co-founded by Academy Award-winning actress and activist Natalie Portman, announced that Charlotte's Web Inc.

Benzinga

China’s zero-COVID policy to stay into 2023, US envoy says

China’s stringent “zero COVID” policy of travel restrictions and city-wide lockdowns is likely to stretch into next year, and is actively discouraging American and European investment in China, the U.S. ambassador to the country said.

Tribune News Service

Thailand's bankrupt Myanmar policy

Few signboards foretell the global issues of our time better than what is addressed at the annual meetings of the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) in Singapore. After a pandemic-induced two-year hiatus, the most recent SLD covered the gamut on the main stage, from the United States-China geostrategic competition and military modernisation…

Bangkok Post

Open the Door to Chinese Migrants Fleeing Brutal Covid Lockdowns

Taking this step is both a moral imperative, and the right way to advance US economic and strategic interests.

Reason

Fiji's former coup leaders Frank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Rabuka to face off in tense election battle

Fiji's national election is set to be a contest between two former military coup leaders, both with experience serving as prime minister. Campaigning is already in full swing and voters could potentially head to the polls next month.

ABC News

Wong turns the page as trans-Tasman ministers face regional challenges

Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong has flagged a less pugilistic approach to China, and greater scope for collaboration with New Zealand, in a flying visit to Aotearoa.

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Benzinga

Mega Genomics Eyes Hong Kong IPO To Ride Growing Popularity of Genetic Testing

Key Takeaways: Mega Genomics is looking to list about 11.9 million shares at HK$18-HK$22 apiece in Hong Kong on June 23 Although the company’s net profit didn’t grow last year amid pressure on margins, it remained profitable unlike listed competitors New Horizon Health and Burning Rock Biotech By Molly Wen

Benzinga

Dead Man Reawakening? Defunct Rise Education Reborn as EV Charging Company

Key Takeaways: Shares of the former Rise Education soared as it completed a reverse takeover merger with the electric vehicle charging business of Newlink The new company, NaaS Technology, provides software to help China’s growing legions of EV owners use the country’s vast charging network more efficiently

Benzinga

Covid Regulations, China's Crackdown On Alibaba And Others Are Taking Toll On Its Tech Workers - Read How

Chinese tech workers are facing a tough time landing a job that is coming after a significant pay cut, the Financial Times reports.

Daily Mirror

University tells students they can pass their swimming test ONLINE due to Covid outbreak

One hilarious social media user clad himself in goggles and speedos before "swimming" on his bed after Shanghai Univeristy moved its practical swimming course online

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First Humans: Ancient Site Could Be Location Of Oldest Known Early Human Fossils In China

An international team of researchers has authored a study claiming that they may have discovered what is possibly the oldest human fossil in existence in China.

The Conversation

China to adopt genetically modified maize and soy: why it matters for South Africa

Something important for global agriculture happened this past week but received minimal media coverage. The Chinese National Crop Variety Approval Committee released two standards that clear the path for cultivating genetically modified (GM) crops in the country.

Inverse

China's search for alien life turns up something suspicious — but there's a catch

Rumblings of mysterious signals from outer space are going around — but how much stock should you put in them?

The Hindu

Data | India, China help lift Russia’s post-war crude oil exports

Only 1% of India’s crude oil imports came from Russia in the past five years

Inverse

10 years ago, China docked to its space station — and changed the space race forever

The Tiangong-1 docking announced to the world that the country was ready for a new space race.

The Independent UK

UN rights chief admits she wasn’t allowed to speak to a single current Uyghur detainee during Xinjiang visit

Michelle Bachelete says her visit remained under Beijing’s supervision

Reuters

Japan hosts military symposium U.S. hopes will help contain China

Military commanders from Japan, the United States, South Korea, the Philippines and fourteen other countries met in Tokyo this week for a gathering that Washington hopes will help forge cooperation between nations that can help it contain China.

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