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In Xi's China, even internal reports fall prey to censorship

China's ruling Communist Party has long relied on a critically important and secretive internal reporting system to learn about issues considered too sensitive for the public to know

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Prayut, world leaders offer condolences over deadly S.Korea Halloween crush

SEOUL: International leaders including Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed condolences after at least 22 foreign nationals from 13 countries - including one Thai - were among those killed in a deadly crowd surge in Seoul's Itaewon district, a popular nightlife spot for South Koreans and expatriates alike.

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Foreign leaders offer condolences over deadly South Korea crush

Foreign leaders expressed condolences over the deadly crowd surge in Seoul's Itaewon district, with more than 20 foreign nationals from 15 countries among those killed in the crush in a popular nightspot.

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Birds fall to Earth from Delhi's toxic skies. Two brothers are there to save them

Named the best documentary at Sundance and Cannes, All That Breathes explores the mission of two Muslim brothers: saving a raptor cut down by smog and deadly kite strings.

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China to revise women's protection law for first time in decades

Legislation aimed at giving women in China more protection against gender discrimination and sexual harassment at work was submitted to China's parliament on Thursday after a third revision and extensive public input.

Reuters

Southeast Asian coconuts gain popularity in China

As a coconut lover, Zhuang Yong buys coconuts imported from Thailand in various ways, including daily shopping, online purchase, and exhibition sales.

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Chinese former leader Hu Jintao's removal was in full view of the foreign press, but heavily censored in China

Chinese state-owned media chalked up the incident to health issues, but little information seeped through to the Chinese-speaking public thanks to Beijing's censorship.

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Hu's dramatic China congress exit fuels speculation, official silence

In a country where events are planned to minute detail and politics is cloaked in secrecy, former President Hu Jintao's dramatic escorted exit from the closing of the Communist Party Congress sent speculation among China-watchers into overdrive.

Reuters

Who are the men now ruling China? Meet the members of Xi Jinping's powerful Politburo Standing Committee

Chinese President Xi Jinping has unveiled his seven-member Politburo Standing Committee after securing a third term as party leader on Sunday. This is what we know about the seven men on the country's highest decision-making body.

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Who’s on China’s new Politburo Standing Committee?

The elite committee was appointed following a week-long Congress of the governing party.

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International: Xi Jinping has secured a third term as China's leader: state media

Chinese President Xi Jinping has secured an unprecedented third term as the country's top leader, putting him among the likes of most influential leaders China has seen since the Chinese Communist Party was founded by Mao Zedong. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Xi Secures Historic Third Term as China's Leader

Xi Jinping secured a historic third term as China's leader on Sunday and promoted some of his closest Communist Party allies, cementing his position as the nation's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party elected Xi as its general secretary for another five-year…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chinese Communist party congress: who’s in and who’s out of Xi Jinping’s inner circle

A major reshuffle will take place in the Chinese Commmunist party’s top echelon this week – here’s a who’s who of the main players

The Guardian - AU

China, with 'fighting spirit', says it put national interest first in last five years

China's Communist Party has "prioritised national interests" and displayed a "fighting spirit" in the past five years, it said on Wednesday, in the most explicit acknowledgement yet that it has put domestic factors first in dealings with other countries.

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Over 80,000 vehicles travel on Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway in first week

PHNOM PENH: More than 80,000 vehicles travelled on Cambodia's first-ever expressway in the first week of its trial operation, according to data released by the freeway operator.

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Washington backs ‘open lines of communication’ with Beijing

US and Chinese foreign ministers discuss need to ‘responsibly manage’ relationship amid tensions over Taiwan.

Reuters

Chinese President Xi congratulates King Charles on accession to throne

Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to King Charles on his accession to the British throne, official news agency Xinhua reported on Sunday. Xi said in the message sent on Saturday that he is ready to work with King Charles to improve mutual understanding and friendship between…

The Independent UK

China legislator criticizes sanctions on visit to Russia

Chinese state media say the country's top legislator decried sanctions against Russia during a recent visit to the country

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China Premier congratulates new British PM - Xinhua

China Premier Li Keqiang sent a congratulatory message to new British Prime Minister Liz Truss, Chinese state media reported on Wednesday.

Reuters

China top legislator to visit Russia, attend Eastern Economic Forum

China's top legislator Li Zhanshu will attend the seventh Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok this week, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday, becoming the most senior Chinese official to visit Russia since the Ukraine war began.

The Independent UK

Uvalde families protest outside Greg Abbott’s house calling to raise minimum age to buy AR-15

Gunman Salvador Ramos legally purchased the firearm used in the massacre as soon as he turned 18 – thanks to Texas’ lax gun laws

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Asian Markets Rise with Eyes on China, Fed Speech

Asian markets rose Thursday after China unveiled fresh measures to boost its economy, while investors awaited a speech by the Fed chair that may hold clues about future rate hikes. Central bankers are meeting in Jackson Hole in the US state of Wyoming, and all eyes are on Federal Reserve…

Reuters

Taiwan opposition politician takes war games concerns to China

A senior member of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), has told a top Chinese official of Taiwanese people's concerns about Beijing's war games near the island, in what the party described as "frank" talks.

Bangkok Post

Bali tourism continues to recover despite foot and mouth disease re-emergence

JAKARTA: The Indonesian popular resort island of Bali continued to revive its tourism sector from Covid-19 pandemic despite the ongoing foot and mouth disease (FMD) re-emergence in the Southeast Asian country.

Bangkok Post

Plunging Yangtze water levels expose ancient statues

BEIJING: Plunging water levels of the Yangtze River have revealed a submerged island in the southwestern city of Chongqing and a trio of Buddhist statues on it that are believed to be 600 years old, the Xinhua news agency has reported.

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