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Ratchanok makes magnificent recovery

Ratchanok Intanon, Kunlavut Vitidsarn and mixed doubles stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai moved into the quarter-finals of the US$675,000 Malaysia Open at Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2022

Truss: UK will continue stand up for the rights of Hong Kong

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived for a ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the handover of the ex-British colony.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

McConnell threatens to kill China bill if Democrats keep negotiating on reconciliation

Speculation about a Democrat-only climate, energy and tax bill has ramped up in recent days.

Axios · Jun 30, 2022

China Outlines Legal Path for Cross-Border Data Transfer

Cyberspace administration seeks comments on draft rule covering data processing entities’ use of standard contracts

Caixin Global · Jun 30, 2022

Is Australia in the firing line of a new Chinese campaign against the US?

How can Australia navigate the tough and dangerous strategic environment in Asia today with America and China competing to be the leading regional power? The consensus in Canberra – on both sides of politics – is that we should stick as close as we can to America, in the hope…

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2022

Xi Jinping leaves mainland China for the first time in years as Hong Kong marks the halfway point for 'One Country, Two Systems'

As Xi Jinping embarks on his first trip outside of mainland China since the pandemic began, observers suspect the anniversary visit could be a chance to further strengthen Beijing's hold on Hong Kong.

ABC News · Jun 30, 2022

Home and abroad: On PM Modi’s G-7 commitements and freedom of speech

Prime Minister Modi’s G-7 commitments on protecting freedoms will face scrutiny in India

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2022

UK PM says China must be held to commitments made on Hong Kong

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Britain would do all it could to hold Beijing to its commitments on democratic rights made 25 years ago when Hong Kong was handed back to China.

Reuters · Jun 30, 2022

Find Out All About Mizuho's Top China Internet Sector Pick

Mizuho analyst James Lee recently hosted an investor call with Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU) management.  Firstly, Lee noted that the reopening has been orderly, and advertising is recovering faster than Cloud. 

Benzinga · Jun 30, 2022

For Pandas, It’s Been Two ‘Thumbs’ up for Millions of Years

Fossils unearthed in China are helping scientists get a better grasp on one of the marvels of evolution: the giant panda's false thumb, which helps this veggie-loving bear munch the bamboo that makes up most of its diet. Researchers said on Thursday they discovered near the city of Zhaotong in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 30, 2022