Latest Ukraine updates: Kyiv mayor says half the city has fled Russia-Ukraine news from March 10: Kyiv’s mayor says nearly two million people have left the capital since invasion. Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2022
Why China could become a mediator in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine Many geopolitical analysts and Russia experts are raising the spectre of nuclear weapons being used during the war in Ukraine. Because of the urgency of the situation, all avenues must be pursued to find a negotiated solution to the conflict. The Conversation · Mar 9, 2022
Presidents Putin and Xi's imperium of grievance Soon after the news of Russia's invasion of Ukraine flashed across my computer screen, I received an email that seemed to mark another milestone in the dismantling of the old global order. Having tickets to attend a Vienna Philharmonic concert at New York's Carnegie Hall, I received a "Customer Service… Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2022
China Machine sees 2022 revenue climbing to B4bn China Machine (Thailand) Co, a dealer for Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG), expects its total revenue to grow to 4 billion baht in 2022, despite the possible impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the construction sector. Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2022
Morrison says Qld premier ‘consulted’ on emergency; Rio Tinto ditching Russia; 21 Covid deaths – As it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2022
U.S. tells China to give UN access to Xinjiang to probe Uyghur treatment The United States called on China on Wednesday to ensure that a planned visit by U.N. human rights chief Michele Bachelet includes "unhindered and unsupervised access" to all areas of the Xinjiang region to investigate treatment of Muslim Uyghurs. Reuters · Mar 9, 2022
NSE scam: Court pulls up CBI for 'tardy investigation', says 'investors will go to China' NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Wednesday pulled the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for "tardy investigation" in relation to the NSE co-location case and said that the country's reputation was at stake, news agency PTI reported. The Times of India · Mar 9, 2022
China hopes LAC talks will ‘move forward’ towards ‘acceptable solution’ Military–level talks on Friday will focus on Patrolling Point 15 in Hot Springs The Hindu · Mar 9, 2022
How long will China stand apart over Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Even while declaring respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity as its major diplomatic principles, China has not yet voiced opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. How long will China continue to respond to the issue in such a contradictory manner? The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 9, 2022
Ukraine invasion echoes in Pacific region - Roll Call Lawmakers are concerned that China could be emboldened to invade Taiwan following Russia's attack on Ukraine. Roll Call · Mar 9, 2022
The countries with the most powerful militaries in the world The war in Ukraine has thrown a spotlight on the military capacities of world powers Wales Online · Mar 9, 2022
Is The Evergrande Crisis Over? The looming collapse of China Evergrande Group (OTC:EVGPF), the world’s most indebted property developer, has roiled financial markets for months, threatening a contagion with far-reaching implications on China and the wider economy. Benzinga · Mar 9, 2022
Tianli Education's Transition Plan Fails to Convince Investors Key Takeaways: Tianli Education’s stock tumbled 60% after the end of a three-month trading suspension due to a delayed release of its latest financial report Following China’s ban on many of its former core education services, the company plans to offer new value-added services and changed its name By Fai… Benzinga · Mar 9, 2022
Here's Why Jack Ma Led Alibaba Affiliate's IPO Got Postponed Indefinitely Jack Ma's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) affiliated fintech Ant Group's Hong Kong listing got postponed indefinitely as the bankers remained concerned over China's continued crackdown on the domestic tech sector, the Infomation reports. The weakness of publicly traded Chinese tech stocks, including Alibaba, has made it difficult for Ant and its stakeholders.… Benzinga · Mar 9, 2022
Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2022 South Korea presidential race too close to call South Korea’s presidential race was too close to call as votes were being counted, with an exit poll released minutes after polls closed Wednesday showing conservative candidate Yoon Suk-yeol with a lead of less than one percentage point.
The News Lens · Mar 9, 2022 What Ukraine Means for Taiwan’s Security Although authoritarian states implement similar strategies against their military targets, there’s important distinctions worth keeping in mind when comparing the war in Ukraine to a potential cross-strait conflict.
ABC News · Mar 9, 2022 Labor to spend more on defence if it wins power, says Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese will use a major foreign policy speech to try and burnish his national security credentials, pledging to spend substantially more on defence than previous Labor governments.
The Conversation · Mar 9, 2022 The US is banning Russian oil imports, but an embargo that includes European allies would have more impact President Joe Biden announced on March 8, 2022, that the U.S. will ban imports of oil from Russia, along with refined petroleum products, natural gas and coal. The ban is the latest U.S. action designed to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Global energy policy expert Amy Myers Jaffe…
The Hindu · Mar 9, 2022 Relationship with China has to be based on '3 mutuals': Foreign Secretary i India has made it clear to China that peace and tranquillity in border areas is essential for the development of overall bilateral ties and the relationship has to be based on the “three mutuals” of respect, sensitivity and interest, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on March 9.
Caixin Global · Mar 9, 2022 U.S. Firms Less Optimistic About Doubling Down on New Investments in China, Survey Shows Regulatory environment, talent recruitment and U.S.-China tensions are issues affecting businesses’ outlook for a market that remains a top priority for many, a new survey shows
Caixin Global · Mar 9, 2022 Leaders from China, France and Germany Press for Settlement to Russia-Ukraine War President Xi Jinping says that the task for now is to ‘prevent the tense situation from escalating or even running out of control’
Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2022 Xi Jinping gambled on a new era with Vladimir Putin. Is Beijing about to pay? Vladimir Putin set out to restore a cross between the Soviet Union and the Russian Empire. In fact, his botched invasion of Ukraine has revived the West, sprung the EU and Britain into action and unsettled Xi Jinping in China. The only thing that now looks “brain dead”, which is…
Reuters · Mar 9, 2022 Union matchmakers a turn-off, say Chinese web users as birth rate debate heats up Proposals for matchmaking committees within unions and a drive to encourage more graduate students to have babies triggered a frosty reception on social media, as officials brainstormed ways to raise China's plunging birth rate.
Axios · Mar 9, 2022 China's state media buys Meta ads pushing Russia's line on war State media outlets are finding ways around social media platforms' efforts to limit them.
Reuters · Mar 9, 2022 Taiwan says China is too busy with party congress to raise tensions now China is too busy with ensuring stability for a key Communist Party congress at the end of the year where President Xi Jinping will likely get a third term in office to suddenly escalate tensions with Taiwan, Taipei's government said on Wednesday.