China's Xi awarded third term as president, extending rule Chinese leader Xi Jinping was awarded a third five-year term as president, adding to signs he might stay in power for life The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
The Guardian view on China-US relations: can the downwards spiral be halted? Editorial: People once hoped the two powers could forge a better relationship. Now the best hope is stopping deterioration The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2023
AP News Digest 3:30 am Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd warns of risk of 'accidental war' with China Ahead of taking up his position as Australia's ambassador to Washington, former prime minister Kevin Rudd warns of the dangers of the tense relationship between the US and China. ABC News · Mar 9, 2023
China's Xi Calls for 'More Quickly Elevating' Armed Forces China’s leader Xi Jinping has called for “more quickly elevating the armed forces to world-class standards,” in a speech days after he warned the country was threatened by a US-led campaign of “containment, encirclement and suppression of China.” China must maximize its “national strategic capabilities” in a bid to “systematically… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 9, 2023
China's Xi calls for 'more quickly elevating' armed forces China's leader Xi Jinping has called for “more quickly elevating the armed forces to world-class standards.” The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023
China's other top leaders bring loyalty to Xi, experience Six men sit alongside Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the ruling Communist Party’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee, handling major portfolios from propaganda to corruption fighting The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023
Will China's next premier be a moderating influence on Xi? The pro-business track record of the man poised to become China’s top economic official will make his term a test of whether he might moderate President Xi Jinping’s tendency to intervene The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023
Russia unlikely to make major Ukraine gains this year – US intelligence chief Avril Haines tells Senate hearing of ‘grinding, attritional war’ but sounds cautious note over Ukraine’s prospects in expected counter-offensive The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2023
Russian victory in Ukraine could push China to invade Taiwan, NATO chief warns NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned "what happens in Europe today can happen in Asia tomorrow" suggesting that Beijing could be watching the Russia-Ukraine war closely to see how a similar invasion of Taiwan could work Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023
China accuses Washington of trying to block its development to limit global influence Is the United States out to sabotage China The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
Russia wants military aid from China – here’s why this deal could help China, too China is considering sending weapons, ammunition and drones to Russia, according to information the Biden administration declassified at the end of February 2023. The Conversation · Mar 8, 2023
OPINION - Ukraine war is at a crucial stage, and China’s next move could be key It often happens like this in war. Conflicts get bogged down. What’s going to happen seems to narrow — one hill, then another hill — until suddenly it feels wide open again. This is now the case in Ukraine. Two unanswered questions, one concerning Russia and the other China, will… Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2023
Nicholas Goldberg: How I became a tool of China's giant anti-American propaganda machine When I write critical columns about U.S. policies and politics, I occasionally strike a nerve and get enraged letters from readers denouncing me as a traitor or suggesting I am providing grist for our nation's enemies. Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2023
WEKU · Mar 8, 2023 Germany moves toward restrictions on Huawei, as Europe sours on China Germany said Tuesday it is reviewing tech suppliers such as China's Huawei and ZTE, whose equipment is used in Germany's 5G networks. Europeans are starting to favor a tougher stance on China.
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023 China accuses Washington of trying to block its development Is the United States out to sabotage China
Reuters · Mar 8, 2023 Factbox-China moves towards digital economy dream with national data bureau China has announced plans for a national data bureau, describing it as part of an effort to coordinate data resources in the country and to achieve a vision of "digital China" conceived by President Xi Jinping.
Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023 Xi’s frustration at Biden grows with warning of conflict Back in November, before the latest downward spiral in U.S.-China ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping cast himself as a statesman in a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden.
Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2023 China warns the US is 'heading for war' if America 'continues down wrong path' China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang held a press conference on Tuesday as he praised Beijing's growing relationship with Russia which "set an example for global foreign relations"
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2023 China to set up new financial watchdog as part of reforms New body will replace banking and insurance regulators after concerns over creaking property market
Radio France Internationale · Mar 7, 2023 China Foreign Minister notes deepening rift in China-US relationship Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang warned Tuesday that Beijing and Washington are headed for “conflict and confrontation” if the US doesn't change course, striking a combative tone at a moment when relations between the rivals are at a historic low.
WEKU · Mar 7, 2023 China is restructuring key government agencies to outcompete rivals in tech China is proposing to overhaul its science, technology and finance regulators as part of a stiff competition with rivals while also tamping down risk at home.
Axios · Mar 7, 2023 China warns of path to "confrontation and conflict" with U.S. "If the U.S. side does not hit the brakes but continues to speed down the wrong path, no amount of guardrails can prevent derailing."
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2023 Return of the wolf warriors? China’s fiery foreign minister Qin Gang Profile: A career diplomat, the trusted ally of President Xi says China has to face the west’s ‘jackals and wolves’ head on
The New Daily · Mar 7, 2023 China warns US of ‘conflict and confrontation’ risk over attitude The US should change its "distorted" attitude towards China or "conflict and confrontation" will follow, China's foreign minister has said.