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NSW has deadliest day of pandemic; widespread flooding causes damage – as it happened

NSW records 49 Covid deaths, Victoria 31, Queensland 12 and South Australia five. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2022

Support of Taiwan independence could spark U.S. military conflict with China -Chinese ambassador

China and the United States could end up in a military conflict if the United States encourages Taiwan's independence, Beijing's ambassador to Washington said in a U.S. radio interview broadcast on Friday.

Reuters · Jan 28, 2022

South America squid left exposed amid surge in China fishing

Negotiators from the U.S., China and 13 other governments failed to take action to protect threatened squid stocks on the high seas off South America amid a recent surge in activity by China’s distant water fishing fleet

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022

China's plan for Xinjiang, plus what's lurking in your household dust? The Conversation Weekly podcast transcript

This is a transcript of The Conversation Weekly podcast episde: China’s plans for Xinjiang, and what it means for the region’s persecuted Uyghurs, published on January 27, 2022.

The Conversation · Jan 28, 2022

China’s ambassador to US warns of possible military conflict over Taiwan

Unusually explicit reference to prospect of war comes as tensions over island’s future continue to rise

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2022

China's ambassador warns Taiwan "tinderbox" could spark "military conflict" with U.S.

Chinese officials rarely speak in such blunt terms.

Axios · Jan 28, 2022

Who is Richard O'Halloran? Irishman allowed leave China after almost three years

China blocked Mr O'Halloran from leaving the country for almost three years.

Irish Mirror · Jan 28, 2022

Blackstone Agrees To Invest In VNET Via Convertible Notes

Funds managed by Blackstone Inc (NYSE:BX) Blackstone Tactical Opportunities have agreed to invest in VNET Group Inc (NASDAQ:VNET). Blackstone looks to purchase VNET's $250 million of convertible notes having a term of five years and carry interest at 2% per annum. The Notes are convertible into the VNET's ADSs, each representing six shares, at $11.00 per…

Benzinga · Jan 28, 2022

Irishman Richard O’Halloran allowed to return home from China after three years

Mr O’Halloran had been working for a Dublin-based aircraft leasing firm when it became involved in a legal dispute with the Chinese authorities.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022

Dublin businessman Richard O'Halloran finally coming home after three years of being stuck in China

The Foxrock man had been held without charge since 2019 after he travelled to the country to resolve a dispute involving his company chairman

Dublin Live · Jan 28, 2022