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Political Pulse / Is the United Nations a friend of justice or a useless bystander?

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has once again called into question the raison d'etre of the United Nations. In February, the U.N. Security Council rejected a draft resolution condemning Russia, due to Russia's use of its veto power. Secretary General Antonio Guterres' call on Russian President Vladimir Putin for…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China criticizes US as tensions rise in South Pacific

China is criticizing a speech by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that focused on relations between the world's top two economic powers

The Independent UK

China punishes local officials for falsifying economic data

China has punished a number of local officials with demotions or dismissal for falsifying economic data, the country's statistics bureau said on Friday, as part of an effort to curb data fraud as the economy falters.

Reuters

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China's Pacific plan seen as regional strategic game-changer

When China signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands in April it raised concerns from the U.S. and its allies that Beijing may be seeking a military outpost in the South Pacific, an area of traditional American naval dominance

The Independent UK

Chinese province neighbouring North Korea reports border area COVID cases

Border areas in China's northeastern province of Jilin, which shares a long frontier with coronavirus-hit North Korea, reported domestically transmitted COVID-19 infections of unknown origin, a Chinese health official said on Friday.

Reuters

Editorial: Biden's clarity on Taiwan is risky

"Strategic ambiguity" is what U.S. diplomats call America's policy on Taiwan and China. The strategy is to keep the peace by maintaining ambiguity over the degree the U.S. would go to defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion.

Tribune News Service

N.Korea stockpiled Chinese masks, vaccines before reporting COVID-19 outbreak

In the months before it acknowledged its first official COVID-19 outbreak, North Korea suddenly imported millions of face masks, 1,000 ventilators, and possibly vaccines from China, trade data released by Beijing showed.

Reuters

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As Biden Leaves Asia, North Korea Launches ICBM, Other Missiles

North Korea test-fired three ballistic missiles, including what appeared to be an intercontinental ballistic missile, hours after U.S. President left South Korea.

The News Lens

China, Russia Veto US Bid at UN to Punish North Korea

China and Russia on Thursday vetoed a US-led bid at the United Nations to toughen sanctions on North Korea over its missile launches, laying bare divisions that Western envoys fear would be exploited by Pyongyang.

Asharq Al-Awsat

More Russian oil than ever before is heading for India, China

NEW DELHI: A record volume of Russian oil is on board tankers, with unprecedented amounts heading to India and China as other nations restrict imports because of the war in Ukraine.

The Times of India

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.23% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.12%

Caixin Global

North Korea Began Importing COVID-19 Medical Supplies From China Long Before It Reported First Case

Although North Korea admitted its first-ever case of COVID-19 only two weeks ago, it has reportedly been importing virus-related medical supplies from China for a long time now.

Benzinga

Asian shares' rise broadly cheered by US earnings, rally

Asian shares are gaining as investors cheered a strong set of earnings from retailers that sent U.S. shares higher

The Independent UK

Mat’s Incredible: Royal Ming Dynasty Chinese Carpet Sold For $324,500

An emperor’s carpet that once lay in China’s Imperial Palace during the Ming dynasty has been sold for $324,500.

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Exclusive-Evergrande discussing staggered payments, debt-to-equity swaps for $19 billion offshore bonds-sources

China Evergrande Group is considering repaying offshore public bondholders owed around $19 billion with cash instalments and equity in two of its Hong Kong-listed units, two sources said, as the world's most indebted developer struggles to emerge from its financial crisis.

Reuters

No work and nowhere to live: a rural migrant's ordeal in locked-down Shanghai

When Shanghai began its draconian COVID-19 lockdown two months ago, the French restaurant where Sun Wu waited tables closed and the 22-year-old, like countless other rural migrants, lost his job.

Reuters

Shanghai takes baby steps towards ending COVID lockdown

Shanghai took more gradual steps on Friday towards lifting its COVID-19 lockdown while Beijing was investigating cases where its strict curbs were affecting other medical treatments as China soldiered on with its uneven exit from restrictions.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Australia Urges Pacific Nations to Shun China Security Deals

Australia urged South Pacific nations to spurn China's attempts to extend its security reach across the region Friday, seeking to fend off a high-level charm offensive by Beijing. Foreign Minister Penny Wong was in Fiji on her first solo visit, seeking to woo island states after the Solomon Islands took…

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Coonawarra wineries hope Labor can repair lucrative markets lost amid China trade tension

Vignerons from one of Australia's iconic red wine regions are optimistic that the change in government will lead to improved relations and the removal of crushing tariffs on exports.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Plots Fresh Military Exercises in South China Sea

China will hold naval exercises in the South China Sea on Saturday, its maritime authority said, after a week of recrimination from Western powers over its military ambitions across the Pacific region. The exercises, set to take place in the sea less than 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) off the coast…

Al Jazeera

Fiji to join Biden’s economic framework aimed at countering China

White House says island nation will become the 14th member of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity.

ABC News

Banned traders warn Labor government, all industries against reliance on China

Australia has never before relied so much on China for its trading wealth. However, as the devastated rock lobster industry can attest, the Asian giant can lose its appetite overnight.

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong urges Pacific nations to weigh up ‘consequences’ of China security offers

Australia wants to show region it is a reliable partner, says foreign minister, and to make up for a ‘lost decade on climate action’

ABC News

New Foreign Minister Penny Wong makes pitch to Pacific nations during visit to Fiji

On her first visit to a Pacific nation as incoming Foreign Minister, Penny Wong makes a public pitch to maintain Australia's influence in the region.

Reuters

Australia warns against Pacific security pact as China says interference will fail

Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong warned on a visit to Fiji on Friday that there were regional consequences to the Solomon Islands' security pact with China, after her Chinese counterpart said interference in the deal would fail.

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