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Favoring continuity, China reappoints central bank governor

China has reappointed Yi Gang as head of the central bank in an effort to reassure entrepreneurs and financial markets by showing continuity at the top while other economic officials change

The Independent UK

China denies hidden motives after hosting Iran-Saudi talks

China says it has no hidden motives and isn't trying to fill any vacuum in the Middle East after it hosted talks at which Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations

The Independent UK

Iran Reassured with Reestablishment of Ties with Saudi Arabia: An Impetus for Islamic World

Iranian officials welcomed the reestablishment of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia after seven years of diplomatic estrangement. Official Iranian media reported on Friday that the agreement between the two countries came after talks that began on Monday in Beijing at the initiative of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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UAE Foreign Minister: Saudi-Iran Agreement Important Step Towards Regional Stability

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed on Saturday an agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore diplomatic relations as an "important step towards stability and prosperity" in the region. Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on Friday to reestablish relations. The deal was reached at an…

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China’s Xi makes his grip on power that much stronger with loyalist new premier by his side

China supremo Xi Jinping has further cemented his grip on power with the elevation of close ally Li Qiang as the next premier

The New Daily

China Names Li Qiang Premier, Tasked with Reviving Economy

China on Saturday named Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, as the country’s next premier nominally in charge of the world’s second-largest economy now facing some of its worst prospects in years. Li was nominated by Xi and appointed to the position at Saturday morning’s session…

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Guterres Welcomes Saudi-Iran Deal, China Considers it a ‘Victory’ for Dialogue

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies. "Good neighborly relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia are essential for the stability of the Gulf region," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement on Friday. "The Secretary-General reiterates…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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China names Xi Jinping ally Li Qiang as premier

Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, will nominally be in charge of the world's second-largest economy now facing some of its worst prospects in years.

WEKU

Li Qiang appointed as Chinese premier

BEIJING - Li Qiang, one of Chinese President Xi Jinping's most trusted allies, was confirmed as premier on Saturday, as Xi asserts his influence on the country's top leadership.

Bangkok Post

China names Li Qiang premier nominally in charge of economy

China has named Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, as the country’s next premier nominally in charge of the world's second-largest economy

The Independent UK

Li Qiang: Xi Jinping, China’s president, names next premier

Nomination at annual meeting of National People’s Congress confirms replacement of Li Keqiang

The Guardian - AU

‘A defeated person’: sidelined by Xi, China’s Li Keqiang bows out as premier

Hopes that Li would be a liberal reformer were curbed by Xi Jinping as the president became more and more powerful

The Guardian - UK

On 3/11/20, WHO declared a pandemic. These quotes and photos recall that historic time

Three years ago, the novel coronavirus swept the world. Here are 24 quotes and 13 photos that sum up the reaction in the weeks before the World Health Organization's declaration of a global pandemic.

WEKU

Rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, with China's help. Here's why it matters

Saudi Arabia and Iran are restoring full diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by China, a move that could reduce tensions in the region and that asserts China's growing influence in the Gulf.

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Al Jazeera

Timeline: Iran and Saudi Arabia, from rivalry to rapprochement

Iran and Saudi Arabia have had an adversarial history. Here’s a look at recent important events in their relations.

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping is China’s most dominant leader in decades – and his grip on power is tightening REDIRECTED

Being handed an unprecedented third term completes a comprehensive power grab, writes Chris Stevenson

Al Jazeera

China rejects Canada ‘smears’ amid covert ‘police stations’ probe

Beijing says Ottawa harming its reputation as police investigate alleged Chinese-run ‘police stations’ in Quebec.

Radio France Internationale

Mixed reactions as Xi Jinping secures third term as China's president

Xi Jinping has been re-elected for a third term as China's president. The decision was made at the National People's Congress, China's top legislative body, and was met with mixed reactions from both domestic and international communities.

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Saudi Arabia, Iran Agree to Restore Diplomatic Relations

Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed on Friday to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies. The agreement was reached at an initiative by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: seven killed in shooting at Jehovah’s Witness hall in Germany

Chancellor Olaf Scholz denounces ‘brutal act’ after suspected gunman found dead. Plus, the people who inherit hobbies from loved ones

The News Lens

China Hands Xi Jinping Historic Third Term as President

Xi was unanimously voted to serve a third term as the president and commander of the 2 million-member People’s Liberation Army.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Leaders Congratulate President of China on Re-Election

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent on Friday a message of congratulations to Xi Jinping on his re-election as President of China, reported the UAE's state news agency WAM. Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also sent…

WEKU

China's Xi Jinping, as expected, gets 5 more years as state president

Xi Jinping's allies and loyalists are expected to be installed in other key posts in the coming days, completing a sweeping power grab in China.

Evening Standard

Xi Jinping awarded third term as China president after unanimous people’s congress vote

China leader Xi Jinping was awarded a third five-year term as the nation’s president , putting him on track to stay in power for life.

Axios

China's Xi sworn in for historic third term

China's two-term limit has been abolished and Xi could be in a position for life-long rule.

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