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Mystery over China defense minister raises more questions for Xi Jinping

BEJING: A mystery surrounding the status of China’s defense minister is raising questions about turbulence within President Xi Jinping’s new line-up of loyalist leaders less than a year into his third term.

The Times of India

China’s defence minister Li Shuangfu is missing: What do we know so far?

Li was last seen in Beijing at the end of August when he gave a keynote address at a forum with African countries.

Al Jazeera

China welcomes Cambodian and Zambian leaders as it forges deeper ties with Global South

The leaders of China and Zambia have announced an upgrading of their ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, as the world’s second-largest economy forges deeper ties with the Global South

The Independent UK

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False perception that ‘Biden’s too old’ is getting old

Too many Americans have come to believe Biden is in sharp mental decline. But the president is perfectly capable of thinking on his feet, based his performance at a recent press conference in Vietnam.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kathmandu’s map strategy comes undone as China’s ‘wolf-diplomacy’ opens wounds

Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had released a statement asserting that it ‘stands firm and clear on its political and administrative map’

The Hindu

China and Venezuela Agree to Upgrade Official Status

President Xi Jinping and Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro say they will elevate their countries’ relationship to an ‘all-weather strategic partnership’

Caixin Global

G20 summit a crowning moment for India; a loss for China: President of U.S.-India Strategic and Partnership Forum

India's success at G-20 Summit crowns its diplomatic success, reflects PM Modi's leadership. India's involvement of cities, communique, and focus on "One Earth, One Family, One Future" shows its rising power and diplomatic skills. China's absence created a vacuum for Biden and Modi to drive their agenda.

The Hindu

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New Zealand’s strategic priority in the Indo-Pacific is not AUKUS – it's helping to defeat Russia in Ukraine

The debate in New Zealand over whether to join “pillar two” of the AUKUS security partnership threatens to overshadow a more important foreign policy challenge: how the country’s allies in the Indo-Pacific region are responding to the war in Ukraine.

The Conversation

Joe Biden’s rambling press conference cut off by jazz music

The US President was cut off by his press secretary while speaking to reporters in Hanoi

Evening Standard

Rumours swirl over whereabouts of China's defense minister Li Shangfu

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping called for unity and stability within the military during an inspection in the northeast, just as speculation mounts over the whereabouts of the country’s defense minister.

The Times of India

Frustrated China steps up warship and fighter plane activity around Taiwan

Taipei reports People’s Liberation Army operation, which comes after Beijing accused US and Canada of ‘inciting conflict’ by traversing Taiwan Strait

The Guardian - AU

Biden says U.S. outreach to Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China

Vietnam elevates the U.S. to its highest diplomatic status, comprehensive strategic partner. The move reflects broader moves across Asia to counter China’s influence.

Chicago Sun-Times

Have we reached peak China? How the booming middle class hit a brick wall

Facing a slowing economy and a less secure jobs market, China’s educated elite are left negotiating a new central bargain with the government

The Guardian - AU

Joe Biden calls for stable US-China relationship during south-east Asia tour

US president’s remarks came after after meeting in Vietnam with Communist party official to secure global supply chain

The Guardian - US

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Newslaundry

G20: In Global South coverage, ‘seat for Latin America, Brazil anti-hunger alliance, Putin arrest’

The press in G20’s several Global South participants – including China, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, South Africa and Indonesia – largely gave a miss to G20 coverage on the front pages of their Sunday editions.

Al Jazeera

Analysis: Does an ‘uninspiring’ G20 have a future?

Though the G20 managed to secure a joint statement, many are disappointed with the outcome on Ukraine, climate and more.

The National (Scotland)

Arrests in Scotland and England as UK Parliament 'infiltrated' by ‘spy for China’

Two men have been arrested under the Official Secrets Act amid allegations that a parliamentary researcher spied for China.

Newslaundry

G20: Did security trump development in Hindi press coverage?

The Group of 20 has become G21, with the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member. Be it the diplomatic success on a joint communique, the plan to make an India-Middle East-Europe corridor, or even the announcement about a bio-fuels pact, there have been many big wins from…

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The Guardian - UK

The Observer view: Modi boosted his image, but the G20 summit looks set to achieve little else

The gathering in Delhi has exposed the lack of focus and usual faultlines, despite its ‘consensus’ declaration on Ukraine

The Hindu

Explained | Is the G-20 a success for global cooperation?

Why is the New Delhi G-20 summit important to India and the Global South? What are the issues, apart from the Ukraine war, on which there is consensus in the New Delhi declaration?

The Independent UK

‘Spy’ in parliament: British Commons researcher arrested for ‘espionage’ offences

The Briton was arrested along with another man by officers on 13 March on suspicion of spying for Beijing

WEKU

At the G20, Biden joins forces with India and the Middle East, sidelining China

President Biden and other world leaders announced a new corridor to link India with the Middle East and Europe. It's one of several initiatives aimed at countering China's Belt and Road Initiative.

Al Jazeera

‘Thoughts and prayers’: World reacts to Morocco’s devastating earthquake

Condolences and offers of support pour in from around the world after Morocco’s deadly earthquake.

Radio France Internationale

The African Union joins the G20 in victory for the Global South

The African Union joined the Group of 20 leading economies at its summit on Saturday, giving the continent broader representation in the often-divided bloc as host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to portray his country as a voice for the Global South.

Al Jazeera

‘Diplomatic World Cup’: In G20 summit, India looks for moment in the sun

It’s the biggest diplomatic extravaganza India has hosted in 40 years. The Modi government is soaking in the attention.

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