Boomers beat China in World Cup qualifier Matthew Dellavedova stepped up to guide an inexperienced Boomers side to a win over China in their FIBA World Cup qualifier in Melbourne. AAP · Jun 30, 2022
China’s increasing willingness to challenge international norms must be resisted, says Jacinda Ardern ‘We must stand firm on the rules-based order, call for diplomatic engagement and speak out against human rights abuses at all times’ The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022
G7 and Nato summits lay bare deep and hostile divide between Russia and China and the west Against a backdrop of unprecedented turmoil – the first major war in Europe in three decades, the highest inflation rates in decades and a rapidly worsening global food crisis – western leaders have met for two major summits. The G7 met in Germany and Nato leaders gathered in Madrid. The… The Conversation · Jun 30, 2022
Hong Kong Has ‘Risen from the Ashes’, China’s Xi Says on Rare Visit Hong Kong has overcome its challenges and "risen from the ashes", China's President Xi Jinping said on Thursday, as he arrived in the former British colony to celebrate 25 years since its return to Chinese rule. Xi is to swear in the global financial hub's new leader, John Lee, on… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 30, 2022
COVID restrictions ease in Shanghai as case numbers drop Shanghai is reopening its Disney Resort theme park and getting ready to allow in-person dining The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022
Liz Truss defends plans to cut British army by nearly 10,000 troops Foreign secretary calls on other Nato countries to increase defence spending and support Taiwan over China threats The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022
Truss urges allies to ‘learn lessons from Ukraine’ and give Taiwan more support The Foreign Secretary said Nato must respond to China’s build-up of military capabilities. The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022
Learn Ukraine lessons and apply them to Taiwan, says UK foreign minister The West must learn from its mistakes in failing to deter Russia's invasion of Ukraine and apply those lessons to Taiwan to "protect peace and stability in the Taiwan strait", British foreign minister Liz Truss said on Thursday. Reuters · Jun 30, 2022
Women's Hockey World Cup: We want to fill the void of missing a medal at the Olympics, says India captain Savita Punia NEW DELHI: Any team would want its competitive edge to be at its sharpest ahead of a major tournament. The Indian women's hockey team can't complain on that front. In fact, their road to a World Cup had never been so lit up. The Times of India · Jun 30, 2022
China’s Xi arrives in Hong Kong ahead of anniversary President Xi Jinping will take part in ceremony marking 25 years since Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule. Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2022
China’s economy shows signs of improvement as Covid eases China’s economy showed further signs of improvement in June with a strong pickup in services and construction as Covid outbreaks and restrictions were gradually eased. Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2022
NATO declares China a security challenge for the first time NATO lists China as one of its strategic priorities for next decade, saying Beijing’s policies challenge its security. Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2022
Russia and China slam NATO after alliance raises alarm NATO is facing rebukes from Moscow and Beijing after it declared Russia a “direct threat” and said China posed “serious challenges” to global stability The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022
Chinese leader Xi arrives in Hong Kong for 25th anniversary of handover The Chinese leader is expected to speak about Hong Kong's future at a ceremony Friday marking the return of the former British colony to Chinese rule on July 1, 1997. WEKU · Jun 30, 2022
Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2022 UK calls on allies to give Taiwan more support to ward off China threat Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has risked escalating Western tensions with China by calling on allies to provide greater support for Taiwan so it can defend itself against any aggression from Beijing.
Caixin Global · Jun 30, 2022 Shanghai Composite Index Rose 1.1% on Thursday Shenzhen Component Index closed up 1.57%
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022 Live updates | NATO leaders mull North Africa, Middle East NATO leaders are arriving at a conference center in Madrid for the third and final day of their annual summit
Reuters · Jun 30, 2022 Business leaders say new Hong Kong chief must open up city, rebuild its image Business executives in Hong Kong have a wish list for its new leader: scrap COVID-19 quarantine rules, and promote the rule of law and transparent regulations to revive foreign investor confidence - before the territory becomes a hardship posting.
The Hindu · Jun 30, 2022 India’s urban population to stand at 675 million in 2035, behind China’s 1 billion: U.N. By 2035, the percentage of population in India at mid-year residing in urban area will be 43.2%, the U.N. said in a report
The Guardian - US · Jun 30, 2022 Earthly Order: ‘mercurial professor’ with urgent ideas on climate change In his ambitious new book, distinguished professor Saleem Ali tries to bridge the gap between politics and science to help plan for a safer future
Reuters · Jun 30, 2022 Shanghai Disneyland theme park re-opens after three-month closure More than a thousand visitors streamed in on Thursday as Walt Disney Co's Shanghai Disney Resort theme park opened after a closure of three months, with face masks and social distancing the order of the day.
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022 Asia stocks mixed after Wall St down, China manufacturing up Asian stock markets are mixed after the U.S. economy contracted and China reported stronger factory activity
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022 Sri Lanka crisis gives India chance to gain sway vs China Sri Lanka’s strategic location on Indian Ocean shipping lanes has long attracted outsized interest in the small island nation from regional giants China and India
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022 Hong Kong gears up to welcome Xi for handover anniversary Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to begin a two-day visit to Hong Kong to mark the 25th anniversary of the city’s handover to mainland China, with a raft of heightened security measures and thousands of guests put into quarantine ahead of the celebrations
Reuters · Jun 30, 2022 China summer railway travel expected to rebound as COVID curbs ease As China loosens its months-long COVID-19 curbs, railway travel is expected to see an uptick in passengers just in time for the summer transport season, which starts on July 1.