Civilian evacuation from Sievierodonetsk plant ‘impossible’, says governor – as it happened This live blog is now closed, you can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war here The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2022
China to set up centralised iron ore buyer to counter Australia’s dominance Beijing hopes bulk purchases will secure lower prices for steel sector that is world’s biggest ore consumer Financial Times · Jun 16, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 113 of the invasion Ukraine defies Russian ultimatum to surrender Sievierodonetsk as hundreds remain trapped in bunkers beneath chemical plant The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 15) A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. WEKU · Jun 15, 2022
Ajit Doval attends meeting hosted by China Both sides downplay differences on anniversary of Galwan conflict The Hindu · Jun 15, 2022
New textbooks in Hong Kong schools claim it was not a British colony Children in Hong Kong’s schools will learn the territory was never a British colony in new textbooks, according to local media. Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2022
Chinese President Xi Jinping all set for a rare 3rd term in power, perhaps for life BEIJING: China's all-powerful President Xi Jinping turned 69 on Wednesday as he is all set to continue in power for an unprecedented third term, defying the 68-year retirement age rule followed by his predecessors. The Times of India · Jun 15, 2022
China's Xi reasserts support for Russia on security issues Chinese President Xi Jinping has reasserted his country's support for Russia on issues of sovereignty and security in a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
Tensions heighten in Taiwan Strait as China acts to extend military operations Xi Jinping signs trial order allowing ‘military operations other than war’ beyond China’s borders The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022
In Call with Putin, Xi Says All Sides Should Work to Resolve Ukraine Crisis Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call on Wednesday that all parties should work towards resolving the crisis in Ukraine "in a responsible manner," Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported. China has refused to condemn Russia's actions in Ukraine or call them an invasion, and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 15, 2022
New Hong Kong textbooks ‘will claim city never was a British colony’ School books will reportedly say China never recognised the treaties that ceded it to colonial powers during opium wars The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2022
Xi Jinping Directs Chinese Troops To Carry 'Special Military Operations' Abroad Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is also a chairman of the Central Military Commission, signed an order outlining China's "military operations other than war," – which will allow the Chinese troops to undertake "special military operations" abroad. Benzinga · Jun 15, 2022
The Loop: China's special 'military operations', the fruit and veges facing shortages, and BTS on hiatus? Here's your quick catch-up for this morning's news. ABC News · Jun 14, 2022
Xi Jinping announces plans to allow Chinese military to undertake 'armed forces operations' abroad According to China's government, Xi Jinping has signed off on a set of new trial outlines that allow for Chinese "armed forces operations" that aren't war, and set a legal basis for the PLA to "safeguard China's national sovereignty, security and development interests". ABC News · Jun 14, 2022
Reuters · Jun 14, 2022 Biden adviser Sullivan raised concerns with China over North Korea U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan has raised concerns with China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi over Beijing's veto at the United Nations of a U.S.-led push to impose more sanctions on North Korea, a senior U.S. official said.
Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2022 China’s Xi calls for ‘closer emotional bond’ with Hong Kong China's President Xi Jinping said before his potential visit to the city that people in Hong Kong and on the mainland should develop “a closer emotional bond."
Tribune News Service · Jun 11, 2022 Austin urges united front in Asia to stop repeat of Ukraine U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed to help Asian nations push back against what he said was Chinese “bullying,” describing the efforts as necessary to prevent a repeat of the Ukraine crisis in the Pacific.
Tribune News Service · Jun 10, 2022 Hong Kong school asks kids to isolate before possible Xi visit In the latest sign that China President Xi Jinping will soon be making his first trip outside of the mainland in years, a Hong Kong school is asking some of its students to undergo a week-long hotel quarantine to greet visiting dignitaries for the city’s 25th anniversary of the city’s…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 10, 2022 China's Xi backs zero-COVID policy as Shanghai expands mass testing President Xi Jinping said China must stick "unswervingly" to its zero-Covid strategy, as more than half of Shanghai's 25 million lockdown-weary residents gird Friday for a weekend virus testing drive. China is the last major economy still pursuing a policy of stamping out all outbreaks, wielding snap lockdowns, mass testing…
The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2022 Xi Jinping says ‘persistence is victory’ as Covid restrictions return to Shanghai and Beijing Both cities back on high alert, with new lockdowns in Shanghai , and the shutdown of entertainment venues in Beijing
Foreign Affairs · Jun 9, 2022 China’s Southern Strategy Beijing Is Using the Global South to Constrain America
Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2022 Chinese hackers targeted Russian defence data, report says TEL AVIV: The emails landed March 23 in the inboxes of scientists and engineers at several of Russia’s military research and development institutes, purportedly sent by Russia’s Ministry of Health. They carried a subject line that offered seemingly tantalizing information about a “list of persons under U.S. sanctions for invading…
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 2, 2022 China's economy faces obstacles despite end of Shanghai lockdown SHANGHAI -- The lockdown imposed on Shanghai has been lifted after two months, but there is little likelihood of economic activity returning to normal in the immediate future. Although the administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping is scrambling to deal with the aftermath of an approach that prioritized "zero-COVID" policies…
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022 China's Russia dealings irk US, but don't breach sanctions China’s support for Russia through oil and gas purchases is irking Washington and raising the risk of U.S. retaliation