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Xi Jinping leaves mainland China for the first time in years as Hong Kong marks the halfway point for 'One Country, Two Systems'

As Xi Jinping embarks on his first trip outside of mainland China since the pandemic began, observers suspect the anniversary visit could be a chance to further strengthen Beijing's hold on Hong Kong.

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Ukraine plans on summer counteroffensive to oust Russian forces

Ukraine makes tactical retreats before a Russian onslaught in the east, saying it is biding time to take back its land.

Al Jazeera

‘Just another Chinese city’: Xi’s Hong Kong visit marks its new era under Beijing’s control

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Even before he set foot in Hong Kong, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s intent was clear: to usher in the city’s next chapter under the firm grip of Communist Party rule.

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China to press on with 'zero Covid', despite economic risks, Xi Jinping says

HONG KONG: Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed the country's zero-tolerance approach to Covid-19 even though "it might hurt the economy".

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong Has ‘Risen from the Ashes’, China’s Xi Says on Rare Visit

Hong Kong has overcome its challenges and "risen from the ashes", China's President Xi Jinping said on Thursday, as he arrived in the former British colony to celebrate 25 years since its return to Chinese rule. Xi is to swear in the global financial hub's new leader, John Lee, on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

COVID restrictions ease in Shanghai as case numbers drop

Shanghai is reopening its Disney Resort theme park and getting ready to allow in-person dining

The Independent UK

China’s Xi arrives in Hong Kong ahead of anniversary

President Xi Jinping will take part in ceremony marking 25 years since Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule.

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The Independent UK

Chinese leader Xi arrives in Hong Kong for 25th anniversary of handover

The Chinese leader is expected to speak about Hong Kong's future at a ceremony Friday marking the return of the former British colony to Chinese rule on July 1, 1997.

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Chinese President Xi arrives in Hong Kong for handover anniversary- state TV

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for events to celebrate 25 years since the former British colony returned to Chinese rule and the inauguration of the city's new leader John Lee, state media reported.

Reuters

Hong Kong gears up to welcome Xi for handover anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to begin a two-day visit to Hong Kong to mark the 25th anniversary of the city’s handover to mainland China, with a raft of heightened security measures and thousands of guests put into quarantine ahead of the celebrations

The Independent UK

Hong Kong: 25 years under Chinese rule

Hong Kong has been through immense changes since it was returned to Chinese rule in July 1, 1997.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong tightens security as Xi visits for 25th anniversary of handover

China’s president makes first trip outside mainland since pandemic began as territory prepares to mark milestone

The Guardian - UK

A new era of BRICS cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum on June 22-24 with a keynote speech and chaired the 14th BRICS Summit and the High-level Dialogue on Global Development with important remarks via video link in Beijing.

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The Guardian - UK

Human rights fears affecting China’s standing globally, Pew survey finds

Negative views of China at highest level in years in many of the 19 countries that took part in survey

Tribune News Service

Xi is finally leaving mainland China after 893 days at home

President Xi Jinping is set to finally leave mainland China after 893 days at home, even as he still trumpets a COVID zero policy that has isolated the world’s No. 2 economy diplomatically amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Evening Standard

Time to cut the green rubbish...and deliver a proper energy policy

City Voices: Why we still need fossil fuels

The Independent UK

Hong Kong bars some journalists from handover anniversary

More than 10 journalists are barred from covering events this week marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China

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Reuters

China's Xi says COVID strategy is 'correct and effective'

Chinese president Xi Jinping said the ruling Communist Party's strategy to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic was "correct and effective" and should be firmly adhered to, the official news agency, Xinhua, said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Some media blocked from covering Xi's handover anniversary visit to Hong Kong

Journalists from more than seven organisations, including Reuters, have been blocked from covering official ceremonies to mark the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from British to Chinese rule that President Xi Jinping is due to attend.

Tribune News Service

China cuts travel quarantine in biggest COVID zero shift yet

China reduced quarantine times for inbound travelers by half, the biggest shift yet in a COVID-19 policy that has left the world’s second-largest economy isolated as it continues to try and eliminate the virus.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Applies to Join China and Russia in BRICS Club

Iran, which holds the world's second largest gas reserves, has applied to join the BRICS group of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa that Beijing and Moscow cast as a powerful emerging market alternative to the West. The term BRIC was coined by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill in…

The Independent UK

Hong Kong confirms Chinese leader Xi's visit for anniversary

Hong Kong police have confirmed that Chinese president Xi Jinping will visit the city this week for the 25th anniversary of the former British colony’s return to Chinese rule

Reuters

Africa's dream of feeding China hits hard reality

Watching workers poke avocados from the treetops in an orchard owned by Kenyan agriculture firm Kakuzi, managing director Chris Flowers revels in the thought some might soon go to the crown jewel of emerging consumer markets: China.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Eyes Biden, Xi Meeting in Next Weeks, Sees Growing Convergence on China

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to speak in the next few weeks, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Monday, citing growing convergence among NATO and G7 members about the challenge China poses. The Group of Seven rich democracies will address China's non-market…

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