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Fifty years on, ‘Nixon in China’ loses its sparkle in Beijing and Washington

The trip was hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough at the time but now critics in the US question its wisdom

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2022

Australia urges 'full investigation' into China naval laser incident, Beijing defends actions

Australia's prime minister said on Monday a Chinese naval vessel that pointed a laser at an Australian military aircraft was so close to Australia's coast that it could have been seen from the shore, and urged a full Chinese investigation.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2022

What happened when a Chinese ship shone a laser at an Australian plane – and why does it matter?

With the stakes rising and an election looming, Beijing’s apparent escalation must be handled firmly but delicately

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022

Perrottet urged to work with union over NSW train dispute – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2022

Beijing Winter Olympics closes with a plea for world peace

Beijing signed off on the 2022 Winter Olympics in style, passing the baton to Italy’s Milano Cortina with a simple but elegant closing ceremony.

The New Daily · Feb 20, 2022

The Australian border has reopened, but when can we go back to normal?

Australia's largest market, China, has a zero policy on COVID-19, New Zealanders still can't travel here and the US has slapped a travel warning on Australia. How long will it take for the travel and tourism industry to bounce back from the virus?

ABC News · Feb 20, 2022

Despite containing the coronavirus, Beijing Games could never escape other problems

BEIJING — After nearly three weeks, both joyous and problematic, this city had reason to celebrate with golden fireworks exploding across the black sky above the stadium known as the Bird’s Nest.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 20, 2022

China has important ties with both Ukraine and Russia, but how long can it stay quiet on crisis?

China remains wedged in an awkward position in the Ukraine crisis, choosing to remain "chillingly silent" on where its support lies. With deep strategic and business partnerships with both Russia and Ukraine, just how much is at stake if Beijing is forced to favour a side?

ABC News · Feb 20, 2022

A Winter Olympics that was farcical, disturbing and often exceptional

The soul-destroying story of the young Russian skater Kamila Valieva will stick in the memory for all the wrong reasons

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2022

Researchers spot new plant variety in Arunachal Pradesh

They also record presence of a plant thought to be endemic to China in the State

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2022