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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 · Jul 22, 2022

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 · Jul 22, 2022

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 · Jul 22, 2022

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.

Reuters · Jul 22, 2022

Chinese Paddlefish and Wild Yangtze Sturgeon Extinct

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. The IUCN's latest list of threatened species, published on its website on Thursday, showed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 22, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22, 2022

Why the Human Rights Movement Is Losing

And How It Can Start Winning Again

Foreign Affairs · Jul 22, 2022

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

Insider UK · Jul 22, 2022

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 Conversation · Jul 22, 2022