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Administration fails forward on China chip exports

Episode 478 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

Reason

China removes Li Shangfu as defense minister, who was out of public eye for 2 months

China's leadership has formally dismissed the country's defense minister, Li Shangfu, two months after he disappeared from the public eye — the second minister to be removed recently.

WEKU

Top news of the day: In annual speech, RSS chief targets ‘cultural Marxists’, asks people to vote cautiously; China announces removal of Defence Minister missing for almost two months, and more

Top news updates from The Hindu on October 24, 2023

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China fires defence minister not seen in public for two months

In July, Foreign Minister Qin Gang was also removed from his position without explanation.

Al Jazeera

Multiple taxes take a toll on granite industry in North Andhra region

The Granite industry in Andhra Pradesh, especially those in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts, which once used to do robust business with heavy orders from China and other countries, has lost its sheen. The slump in the industry has impacted the livelihood of thousands of workers.

The Hindu

Putin and Xi: Beijing Belt and Road meeting highlighted Russia’s role as China’s junior partner

The third Belt and Road Forum held in Beijing recently attracted fewer heads of state or senior officials than the previous forums in 2017 and 2019. There were 11 European presidents and prime ministers at the 2019 forum. But last week’s forum attracted only three.

The Conversation

China announces the removal of defense minister missing for almost 2 months with little explanation

Chinese state media are reporting that the country has replaced Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu

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Chinese retailers are already slashing the prices of the iPhone 15 by over $100 amid reports of a sluggish launch for Apple's latest smartphone

Analyst reports are suggesting that Apple's latest iPhone may be struggling in the Chinese market.

Fortune

Trial of Uyghur film-maker to begin in China this week

Ikram Nurmehmet, a director known for featuring Uyghur protagonists, was arrested in May and is being held on unknown charges

The Guardian - UK

Canada says China used ‘Spamouflage’ campaign to target Justin Trudeau and other lawmakers

Chinese embassy in Canada calls accusations a ‘blatant smear campaign’

The Independent UK

Largest US auto workers' union ramps up pressure on 'Big Three' with new strike

The United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, the three major US carmakers. Some 6,800 workers at a Stellantis assembly plant in Michigan are now joining the ranks of striking auto workers to ask for a pay rise of at least…

France 24

Asia’s Middle Powers Can Help Reduce the Risk of War

With China resisting U.S. pleas to manage superpower competition, other countries should step in.

Foreign Policy

Rajnath performs 'Shastra Puja' in Tawang; lauds troops for guarding border with unwavering commitment

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday performed “Shastra Puja” in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang and celebrated Dussehra with Army soldiers at the strategically key region near the frontier with China.

The Hindu

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.78% on Tuesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.61%

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Hong Kong police visit raises concerns

Concerns have been raised about Hong Kong police officers touring Australia and meeting with the AFP after China cracked down on freedoms.

The Guardian - AU

China local governments launch crackdown on dogs after child was mauled

Social media posts showed landlords breaking into people’s houses and forcibly taking away their dogs

The Guardian - AU

Canada tells of China-linked ‘spamouflage’ blitz on MPs’ social media

Foreign ministry says bots posted conspiracy theories, lies and abuse as comments on feeds including that of prime minister Justin Trudeau

The Hindu

PM Modi, Home Minister Shah greet ITBP personnel on raising day

PM Modi greeted the personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, which guards India’s border with China, on its raising day

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Al Jazeera

China’s Wang Yi to pay rare visit to US as two countries try to repair ties

Visit takes place amid Israel-Hamas war and escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea.

Al Jazeera

China’s Wang urges peace in calls with Israeli, Palestinian counterparts

Chinese foreign minister expresses deep sadness at deaths of civilians in the war that started on October 7.

France 24

🔴 Live: 'Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people,' says Macron on visit to West Bank

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that the Hamas attack had been traumatic for Israel but that it also was a disaster for the Palestinian people. "Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people," Macrontold reporters alongside Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, in the West Bank, following a meeting…

Al Jazeera

Why does China claim almost the entire South China Sea?

Beijing’s claim is embodied by its nine-dash line that an international court rejected more than seven years ago.

The Independent UK

UK’s ‘limited’ Indo-Pacific presence criticised amid fears conflict not far away

Cash, equipment and personnel are needed if the UK is to play any significant role in the Indo-Pacific, the Defence Committee said.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Watch: Highlights of Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney in China

The Golden State Warriors have released highlights of Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney's trip to China on their YouTube channel.

The Independent UK

Top Chinese diplomat to visit Washington ahead of possible meeting between Biden and Xi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will come to Washington for a three-day visit starting Thursday

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