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Five essential reads on Russia-Africa relations

Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, will visit four African nations – Ethiopia, Egypt, Uganda and Congo-Brazzaville – from Sunday 24 July. The visit comes ahead of the second Russia-Africa summit, expected to be held in Addis Ababa in October-November.

The Conversation

China’s Xi Jinping wishes Joe Biden ‘speedy recovery’ from Covid

The White House says the US president is ‘doing just fine’ and continues to have mild symptoms

Evening Standard

Russian aggression in Ukraine may prompt Japan and South Korea to abandon nuclear non-proliferation – here's why

The war in Ukraine called into question many of the fundamental pillars of the international order. The European security system that has developed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact has received a shattering blow. A war of aggression by a major power intent to destroy…

The Conversation

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Hacker Claims To Have 23 Terabytes Of Chinese Citizens' Data, Puts It Up For Sale For 10 Bitcoins

An unidentified computer hacker going by the alias ChinaDan, claims to have penetrated the Shanghai National Police (SHGA) computer system and stolen a massive database that includes Chinese citizens’ personal information.

Benzinga

The Gate of Heavenly Peace

I hoped my aunt had found peace, even if the revolution hadn’t

The Walrus

Strong Club Med Results Fail to Lift Fosun Tourism Back to Profits

Key Takeaways • Fosun Tourism expects to post a loss of between 150 million yuan and 250 million yuan for the first six months of this year

Benzinga

Ford Secured Battery Contracts For Mass Electrification, Adds LFP Chemistry

The company will offer LFP-powered Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, equipped with battery packs from CATL.

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Govt condemns Russia's Ukraine invasion in defense white paper

The government condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine in its 2022 defense white paper approved at a Cabinet meeting on Friday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China's Xi offers Sri Lanka's new president support amid crisis

Chinese President Xi Jinping offered Sri Lanka's new president his support on Friday, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as the Indian Ocean island grapples with its worst economic crisis in decades.

Reuters

Japan Warns of Rising Global Tension, Russia-China Arms Ties

Japan warned of escalating national security threats stemming from Russia’s war on Ukraine and China’s tensions with Taiwan in an annual defense paper issued Friday, as Japan tries to bolster its military capability and spending. The annual defense white paper, approved by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet on Friday, highlights…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Pushes to Quell Protests Over Billion-dollar Banking Scandal

The scandal has drawn national attention as Beijing is struggling to maintain economic growth in the face of President Xi Jinping's commitment to a zero-Covid policy that has prompted widespread lockdowns and a resulting economic slowdown.

The News Lens

Chinese Paddlefish and wild Yangtze Sturgeon extinct - IUCN

The extinction of the Chinese Paddlefish and wild Yangtze Sturgeon, declared by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), unleashed a torrent of comments on China's social media platforms on Friday urging more environmental protection.

Reuters

Japan warns of rising global tension, Russia-China arms ties

Japan has warned in an annual defense paper of escalating national security threats stemming from Russia’s war on Ukraine and China’s tensions with Taiwan

The Independent UK

Footprints of world’s largest dinosaurs discovered in Chinese restaurant’s courtyard

Discovery was reportedly made after diner spotted ‘special dents’ in the restaurant’s yard

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The Independent UK

Trump said ‘lot of things that proved to be true’, says Liz Truss

Tory leadership hopeful wants G7 turned into ‘economic Nato’ to tackle influence of China

Reuters

China criticises Japan's defence white paper for making "accusations"

China said on Friday it firmly opposed Japan's new defence white paper and had sent stern representations to Tokyo.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chinese Paddlefish and Wild Yangtze Sturgeon Extinct

The Guardian - UK

Chess: five-times champion Magnus Carlsen aims high after abdicating title

The 31-year-old Norwegian will target a 2900 rating after announcing he will not play Ian Nepomniachtchi in 2023. The Russian and Ding Liren, world Nos 3 and 2, will meet for the vacant crown

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Bangkok Post

Chinese Paddlefish and wild Yangtze Sturgeon extinct

HONG KONG: The extinction of the Chinese Paddlefish and wild Yangtze Sturgeon, declared by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), unleashed a torrent of comments on China's social media platforms on Friday urging more environmental protection.

Foreign Affairs

Why the Human Rights Movement Is Losing

And How It Can Start Winning Again

Insider UK

First direct China-Scotland container service launched

The maiden voyage from Ningbo is scheduled to berth at Scotland’s deepest container terminal in late August

The Conversation

Albanese's visit: How should Indonesia respond to Australia's relationship-strengthening efforts?

Early June marked a new highlight for the Indonesia-Australia relationship, as newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese chose Jakarta as the very first destination for his official overseas trip.

The Independent UK

Caroline Kennedy says US needs to engage more in the Pacific

New U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy said Friday the United States needs to engage more with the Pacific region at a time when China is asserting its presence

Reuters

China reports 1,011 new COVID cases for July 21 vs 943 day earlier

China reported 1,011 new coronavirus cases for July 21, of which 175 were symptomatic and 836 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Friday.

Reuters

Japan warns of rising security threats in annual defence report

Japan warned on Friday of escalating national security threats, including repercussions from Russia's war with Ukraine, Chinese intimidation of Taiwan, and vulnerable technology supply chains, in its annual defence white paper.

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