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Behind the scenes in Japan, a welcome for Biden's defence of Taiwan

For Japan, U.S. President Joe Biden's comment he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan signalled no formal change in policy. But behind the scenes in Tokyo, it was seen as a welcome warning at a time of growing alarm over China.

Reuters

NetEase Shares Gain Post Q1 On Solid Contributions From Steady Online Game Services

NetEase, Inc (NASDAQ:NTES) reported first-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 14.8% year-on-year to $3.7 billion. Segments and margins: Online game services revenues grew 15.3% Y/Y to $2.7 billion. The gross margin for online game services expanded by 50 bps to 65.1%. Youdao, Inc (NYSE:DAO) revenue decreased 10.4% Y/Y to $189.4 million, and the corresponding gross margin…

Benzinga

The catastrophic success of China’s zero-COVID policy

For two years, it seemed as though China’s ruthless COVID-19 policy had paid off. After stumbling in its initial efforts to stem the pandemic, China’s rulers fixed a simple numeric target — zero COVID cases — and made sure everyone knew they had to reach it. The results looked severe…

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Brit couple face being forced to leave China without baby girl in passport fiasco

Callum and his wife Neelam, who are both teachers, are currently living in Shanghai where they welcomed their baby daughter Isabelle in February.

Daily Record

First Thing: Moscow to deepen ties with China as west pledges more weapons

Russia’s foreign minister says Moscow will depend only on ‘reliable’ countries. Plus, what we have got wrong about sleep

The Guardian - UK

Autohome Tops Q1 Amid COVID Resurgence

Autohome Inc (NYSE:ATHM) reported a first-quarter FY22 revenue decline of 20.1% year-on-year to $232.1 million, beating the consensus of $209.2 million. In March, the mobile daily active users increased by 7.5% Y/Y. Revenues from new energy vehicle (NEV) brands rose 156.1% Y/Y. Segments: Online Marketplace and Others Revenues declined 7.9% Y/Y to $78.3 million…

Benzinga

‘Attack on our identity’: Taiwanese Americans come together after tragic California shooting

Violence rocked a community already shook by years of rising hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

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Leak reveals China's 'shoot to kill' policy against Uighur detainees

A LEAKED cache of police files reveals “shocking” details about China’s brutal persecution of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang province.

The National (Scotland)

Truss: hacked documents show China’s ‘human rights violations’ in Xinjiang

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said Beijing must not attempt to cover-up its actions against minorities in Xinjiang.

The Independent UK

‘Quad’ Talks in Japan Open With Eyes on China and Ukraine

Leaders from the U.S., Japan, India, and Australia are in Tokyo looking to bolster the Indo-Pacific group of major democratic nations. Although China is the Quad’s long term focus, Ukraine’s sure to feature on the agenda.

The News Lens

Australia's new PM scolds China over trade tariffs

SYDNEY: New Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rebuked China on Tuesday for imposing hefty tariffs on Australian exports two years ago, in remarks made while attending a regional security conference in Tokyo a day after being sworn in.

Bangkok Post

Moscow will deepen ties with China, says Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Russia will focus on deepening ties with China, its foreign minister has said, saying Western countries had practised “Russophobia” since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Japan Hosts Quad Summit Seeking Unity on Countering China

Leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the United States met in Tokyo on Tuesday, looking to put China on notice as it expands its military and economic influence in the region. The summit of the grouping known as the Quad comes a day after US President Joe Biden said Washington…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi heads to the Pacific

Wang Yi will visit the Solomon Islands this week followed by other Pacific nations.

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The Guardian - AU

The rhetorical heat might be coming out of the Australia-China relationship, but there’s no fundamental shift – yet

‘Congratulatory message’ to Labor PM Anthony Albanese from Chinese premier may lower temperature but substantial ‘reset’ seems far off

The Hindu

Praise for Russia, distrust of the Quad: How China’s public views the world

A new survey underlines the impact of government messaging in shaping public opinion in China. This has important takeaways for India

ABC News

Beijing hopes UN human rights chief's visit will 'clarify misinformation' on China's human rights record

China's Foreign Minister tells the UN's top human rights officialhe hopes her visit will "clarify misinformation" on China's human rights record.

Al Jazeera

China pledges support for ailing economy, analysts doubt impact

Beijing says it will roll out additional tax cuts and postpone social security payments for firms to support growth.

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Exclusive: Davos Photo Used by U.S. Congressman to Criticize China Didn’t Show Anyone Chinese

Figures accused of not standing up during an ovation for the Ukrainian president’s speech at the World Economic Forum were actually from the Vietnamese delegation

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Envoy's Access to China's Xinjiang under Scrutiny as Trip Begins

China has called a mission by the UN rights chief a chance to "clarify misinformation" ahead of her visit on Tuesday to Xinjiang as Uyghurs warned a public relations stunt may lie in wait. The ruling Communist Party is accused of detaining over one million Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities…

The Independent UK

Chinese FM to visit Solomon Islands amid security pact worry

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Solomon Islands this week in what the Pacific nation's leader calls a “milestone” in his country’s relationship with China

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 2.41% on Tuesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 3.34%

The Times of India

Covid-19: How 'fear of punishment' is keeping large parts of Shanghai in lockdown

SHANGHAI: Shanghai has been officially easing a lockdown that kept its 25 million residents home-bound for nearly two months following a decline in Covid-19 cases, but an army of zealous grassroots volunteers who police housing compounds are still banning many people from going outside.

Reuters

Taiwan radio enthusiasts tune in as Chinese, U.S. warplanes crowd sensitive skies

Shortly after dawn on a southern Taiwanese beach, Robin Hsu's iPhone pings with the first radio message of the day from Taiwan's air force as it warns away Chinese aircraft.

The Independent UK

Chinese premier congratulates Australian leader on election

China and Australia may be ready to thaw their diplomatic relations, which have been sitting in the deep-freezer for years

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