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Xi Jinping says ‘persistence is victory’ as Covid restrictions return to Shanghai and Beijing

Both cities back on high alert, with new lockdowns in Shanghai , and the shutdown of entertainment venues in Beijing

The Guardian - AU

China deserves new sanctions over Xinjiang - EU

European Union (EU) lawmakers pushed to bolster sanctions against Chinese officials involved in alleged human rights violations in the western region of Xinjiang.

Bangkok Post

Australia, New Zealand leaders say 'in lockstep' on Pacific, climate

The leaders of Australia and New Zealand vowed on Friday to take their ties to "a new level" through greater collaboration on climate change and regional security.

Reuters

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Chinese fighter jet crashes into homes, killing 1 on ground

State media say a Chinese fighter jet crashed into houses during a training mission, killing one person on the ground and injuring two others

The Independent UK

Australia, New Zealand unite on China's Pacific threat

Australia’s prime minister says after a meeting with his New Zealand counterpart that the two nations are in lockstep in their policies toward the Pacific islands, where China's influence is growing

The Independent UK

Weekly Must-Read: Why Newly Listed Chinese Stocks Fall Below Their IPO Prices

Shares of 62 of the 107 companies that went public on the Chinese mainland this year as of April 20 were trading below their offer prices that day

Caixin Global

Yesterdaze: Now ScoMo is NoMo

Foreign policy was at the forefront this week as almost everyone accused everyone else of "blindly following others" over China, while the PM switched vinyl with Australia's new leader.

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Navy gives China firm 2 months

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has given China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co (CSOC) two more months to honour its agreement to supply the navy with an S26T Yuan-class submarine with German-made MTU396 diesel engines, RTN spokesman Pokkrong Monthatphalin said.

Bangkok Post

‘Ironclad brothers’: what China wants from its role in Cambodia’s biggest naval base

Analysis: reports the Chinese military will get exclusive use of part of Ream base have been denied, but experts say nature of the arrangement remains unclear

The Guardian - AU

COVID origin | WHO says it’s unclear but lab leak theory needs study

That stance marks a sharp reversal of the U.N. health agency's initial assessment of the pandemic's origins

The Hindu

Brisbane's petrol prices to hit record highs, RACQ urges drivers to fill up now

Prices are following a global trend, with high oil prices driven by the war in Ukraine and China easing its COVID-19 restrictions and increasing its demand for oil.

ABC News

Shanghai to lock down millions again for mass COVID testing

China's commercial hub of Shanghai will lock down millions of people for mass COVID-19 testing this weekend - just 10 days after lifting its gruelling two-month lockdown - unsettling residents and raising concerns about the business impact.

Reuters

Asean/SE Asia and the cycles of history

The simmering geopolitical tensions between the United States and China and Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine have turned the tide of history back to its historical norm. It is easy to see the global stage today as full of tension, confrontation, and conflict in a recurrent fashion. But it is…

Bangkok Post

Full Truck Alliance Looks Poised for Recovery with Wrap of Data Security Review

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After veto on North Korea, China says 'let's see' on U.N. action over a nuclear test

China's U.N. envoy said on Thursday that Beijing does not want to see North Korea carry out a new nuclear test, which is partly why China vetoed a U.S.-led bid to impose new U.N. sanctions on Pyongyang over renewed ballistic missiles launches.

ABC News

Anthony Albanese is hosting Jacinda Ardern in Sydney today. What will they discuss?

While both leaders find themselves straddling huge areas of common ground whenever they meet, there are still some real points of disagreement and tension in the Australia-New Zealand relationship.

Benzinga

Singapore Dollar Weighing Down The British Pound

The Singapore dollar has shown great strength for the past 12 months against the Great British pound, underpinned by the Singaporean economy growing 7.6% and expectations for it to continue growing the rest of this year. Adding to the strength of the Singapore dollar in recent weeks is China starting…

Reuters

UN's ILO recommends China mission on Xinjiang labour practices - sources

A committee of the U.N.'s International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for a mission to further review China's labour policies in Xinjiang where rights groups allege forced labour of Muslim Uyghurs, two sources said on Thursday.

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China's Xiaomi, Realme, Honor Gained Market Share At Apple's Expense Following US Sanctions On Russia - Here's How

China saw a significant market share jump in the Russian smartphone market in May as manufacturers like Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd (OTC:SSNLF) paused new sales in the country following its Ukraine invasion, Reuters reports. Chinese manufacturers Xiaomi Corp (OTC:XIACY), Realme, and Honor accounted for 42% of Russia's smartphone sales in May 2022, up…

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What to make of China in the Pacific

China's ambitions in the Pacific: benign engagement, legitimate rivalry or covert militarisation?

Newsroom.co.nz

New Zealand's unsung ally

With strong trade and defence ties, and a similar balancing act between the US and China, why doesn't Singapore get the attention it deserves in Aotearoa?

Benzinga

Why Tesla Stock Is Racing Higher Today

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares are trading higher Thursday following bullish analyst coverage, as well as strong vehicle production numbers in China.

The Independent UK

WHO: COVID origins unclear but lab leak theory needs study

Experts drafted by the World Health Organization to help investigate the origins of the coronavirus pandemic say further research is needed to determine how COVID-19 first began

USA Today Sports Media Group

Zhang Mingyang wants to show world China’s value after brutal KO at ‘Road to UFC’

"I want to show the world what China got and I think I need to show them to show my value."

Reuters

Factbox-What the WHO says on how to find COVID-19's origins, prepare for next pandemic

A panel of experts drafted by the World Health Organization to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare a framework to investigate future outbreaks has published its first report.

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