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Beijing reports 16 new symptomatic COVID cases for May 30, 2 asymptomatic cases

China's capital Beijing reported 16 new domestically transmitted symptomatic coronavirus cases for May 30, up from eight a day earlier, the city government said on Tuesday.

Reuters

China’s Xi exalts next Hong Kong chief on national security

Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Hong Kong’s next leader for defending national security and upholding stability at their first meeting since John Lee was selected as chief executive earlier this month.

Tribune News Service

Taiwan scrambles fighter jets to ward off Chinese aircrafts in air defence zone

The foray of Chinese aircraft into Taiwanese airspace marked the latest uptick in tensions, following two years of Taiwan complaining of repeated missions by China’s air force near the democratically governed island

Daily Mirror

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China’s Aviation Regulator Halts Subsidies to Airlines

Flights drop as Covid-relief plan kicks in, raising concerns of carriers sandbagging to collect government payments

Caixin Global

China in the Pacific will dominate Ardern's White House visit

Jacinda Ardern’s meeting with President Joe Biden won’t result in any deals or announcements - it’s purely about face-to-face time and the Pacific, writes @jo_moir from Washington

Newsroom.co.nz

Germany says U.N. rights chief's trip to China fell short of expectation

A trip by U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet's to China fell short of expectation to provide a transparent clarification of human rights violation allegations in the region of Xinjiang, Germany's foreign ministry said on Monday.

Reuters

Haute couture socks: Broussaud, a French success story

Some 300 million pairs of socks are sold in France every year. Although most are made in China, some small French firms are carving out a market with their "made in France" offerings. One of them is Broussaud. For three generations, this family-run business based in the Limousin region has…

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Western countries demand Russia follows international law – so why don't they?

With a passion that recalls the aftermath of the Second World War, politicians and commentators are demanding a global order that takes seriously the rules of the United Nations Charter — notably on respect for sovereignty and fundamental human rights.

The Conversation

Editorial: Gaining the Upper Hand in a Changing Global Economy

Whether it’s about stabilizing macroeconomic fundamentals or dealing with future global competition, China should stick to ‘doing its own thing well’

Caixin Global

New Australian opposition leader says China 'biggest issue'

Former Defense Minister Peter Dutton has been chosen to lead Australia’s conservative opposition following the party’s election defeat nine days ago

The Independent UK

Pokemon Psyduck Becomes Symbol of China’s Lockdown Headaches

A headache-prone Pokemon character given away in KFC children's meals has become China's most wanted toy, selling for up to $200, as people seek ways to express their frustrations over COVID-19 lockdowns. KFC began handing out Psyduck in China on May 21, ahead of a promotion for Children's Day on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China, Pacific islands fail to reach consensus on security pact

Wang Yi urges Pacific region not to be ‘too anxious’ about China’s aims after failing to agree on a security deal.

Al Jazeera

‘Tragically ugly’ school textbook causes social media outcry in China

Education ministry orders publisher to rectify illustrations of children deemed inappropriate

The Guardian - UK

Crown Casino in Melbourne fined $80 million for illegal China Union Pay scheme

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission says Crown's scheme was illegal, and the casino "went to some lengths to hide what it was doing".

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Pokemon Psyduck becomes symbol of China's lockdown headaches

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Crown Melbourne hit with record $80m fine

Crown Melbourne has been fined a record $80 million over a scheme that allowed the illegal transfer of funds from China.

Caixin Global

China’s Top EV-Maker BYD Revs Up Brazil Expansion

Shenzhen-listed automaker plans to increase its number of franchise dealerships in the South American country to 100 by the end of 2023

WEKU

China falls short on big deal in South Pacific but finds smaller wins

Beijing's hopes to developing a marine plan for fisheries holding police training fell short over some countries' concerns over increasing geopolitical tensions and threatening regional stability.

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Factbox-Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

Streets in Beijing were busier on Monday as residents in two districts were allowed to return to work, while Shanghai inched closer towards lifting its two-month-old COVID-19 lockdown this week, as the number of cases across China fell.

Al Jazeera

China eyes security pact in talks with Pacific islands in Fiji

China’s top diplomat holds talks with 10 Pacific nations in Fiji to discuss increasing security and economic ties.

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.6% on Monday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 1.04%

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live: Oil price rises as China eases Covid curbs, Bitcoin above $30,000

China’s easing of Covid curbs and hopes that inflation in the US may be near its peak helped lift the mood for European markets today.

ABC News

Pacific nations walk away from trade and security deal with China as Australia aims to 'build stronger family'

Pacific Island countries agree not to sign a region-wide trade and security deal with China as Foreign Minister Penny Wong pledges to build a "stronger Pacific family" through security and defence by bringing "new energy" to the region.

The Independent UK

Asian stocks rise after Wall St breaks string of declines

Asian stocks are higher after Wall Street rebounded from a seven-week string of declines and China eased anti-virus curbs on business activity in Shanghai and Beijing

ABC News

Key moments from Peter Dutton's first press conference as Liberal leader

From acknowledging a "mistake" in his past to standing by his "strong statements" on China, this is what we learned from Peter Dutton's first press conference as Liberal leader.

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