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Despite Western Pressure, China In No Hurry To Reduce Russia Support

Despite Western calls on China to cut its support for Moscow's war against Ukraine by limiting supplies of dual-use materials and weapons components to Russia, Beijing has no interest in dropping its backing for President Vladimir Putin, analysts say.

International Business Times

Taiwan is selling more to the US than China in major shift away from Beijing

Taiwan is reducing its reliance on the Chinese mainland as it seeks to insulate itself from pressure from Beijing and forge closer economic and trade ties with the United States

The Independent UK

Putin In Trade Push On Final Day Of China Trip

Russian leader Vladimir Putin was in the northeastern city of Harbin on Friday, the final day of a visit aiming to promote crucial trade with China and win greater support for his war effort in Ukraine.

International Business Times

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Taiwan President Takes Office Under Close Scrutiny

Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te, a staunch defender of the island's democracy, will be sworn into office Monday as Beijing ratchets up military and diplomatic pressure on Taipei.

International Business Times

Taiwan's Lai To Bolster 'Porcupine' Defence Against China Threat

The incoming Taiwanese president's best strategy to stop China from seizing the self-ruled island will likely be to bolster an agile defensive "porcupine" approach by spending more on missiles and drones.

International Business Times

Taiwan grapples with divisive history as new president prepares for power

For some, inaugural president Chiang Kai-shek was a liberating hero, but for others he was a brutal dictator.

Al Jazeera

US Bans Imports From 26 Chinese Textile Firms Over Uyghur Labor

The U.S. bars imports from 26 Chinese textile firms over suspected forced labor from Uyghurs, part of efforts to address human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

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Putin and Xi pledge to ‘nurture’ deepening alliance against United States and the West

China and Russia to deepen their ‘no limits’ partnership against America and its allies

The Independent UK

Putin and Xi Jinping claim their ‘unprecedented partnership’ is a stabilising influence at Beijing talks

Putin refers to his invasion of a European neighbour euphemistically as the ‘situation in Ukraine’ as Xi says he hopes to see ‘peace and stability’ in the continent

The Independent UK

US Navy flagship carrier USS Ronald Reagan leaves its Japan home port after nearly 9 years

A U.S. Navy strike group’s flagship aircraft carrier has left its Japanese home port, wrapping up nearly nine years of deployment in the Indo-Pacific, where it served a key role in the U.S. effort to bolster defense ties with Japan and other partners in the region

The Independent UK

Putin and Xi announce plans to strengthen military ties in Beijing

Russian leader praises ‘comradely’ talks with Chinese president before concert to mark 75 years of ‘friendship’

The Guardian - UK

Xi, Putin Hail Ties As 'Stabilizing' Force In Chaotic World

Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin framed their nations' ties as a stabilizing force in a chaotic world as they met Thursday in Beijing, where the Russian president is seeking greater Chinese support for his war effort in Ukraine and isolated economy.

International Business Times

A Pariah In The West, Putin Finds Fans In Beijing

Beijingers praised Vladimir Putin's "charisma" on Thursday and expressed hopes that China would deepen ties with Moscow as the Russian leader paid a two-day visit.

International Business Times

China trade block drop on cards as premier visits

The remaining trade impediments against Australian lobster and abattoirs could be dropped ahead of a trip by the Chinese premier and commerce minister.

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Putin and Xi sign declaration on reinforcing strategic partnership

China’s leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Thursday as he began a two-day state visit while Moscow presses forward with a new offensive in Ukraine, underscoring the close relationship between the autocratic leaders.

The Independent UK

China and Cambodia begin 15-day military exercises as questions grow about Beijing's influence

Cambodia and China have begun 15-day military exercises as questions grow about Beijing’s increasing influence in the Southeast Asian nation

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin arrives in China to meet Xi Jinping as West watches with growing concern

Russian president seeks to deepen pivotal relationship as West pressures Beijing to cut support to Moscow’s defence industry

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin strengthens friendship with Xi Jinping on state visit to China

China’s leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Thursday as he began a two-day state visit.

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Putin And Xi Strengthen Strategic Partnership Against The West

Explore the evolving Russia-China alliance, marked by economic ties, military cooperation, and shared anti-Western stance amidst global security concerns.

The Guardian - AU

Zelenskiy says situation is ‘difficult’ on visit to Kharkiv; Putin calls China relationship an international ‘stabilising factor’ – as it happened

Ukrainian military says its has forced Russia to reduce tempo of offensive; Russian president thanks Xi Jinping for ‘trying to solve Ukraine crisis’

Al Jazeera

‘Old friend’ Putin and China’s Xi strengthen strategic ties at summit

Leaders present relationship as stabilising force as Putin expresses gratitude to crucial ally in Ukraine war.

The Conversation

New commission sheds light on how diaspora communities are impacted by foreign interference

The federal government established the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions, led by Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, in September 2023.

International Business Times

Putin Heads To Beijing Seeking Greater Support For War Effort

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in China on Thursday to meet his "dear friend" Xi Jinping as he seeks to win greater support from Beijing for his war effort in Ukraine and his isolated economy.

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US to increase tariffs on Chinese semiconductors by 100% in 2025 — officials say it protects the $53 billion spent on the CHIPS Act

The U.S. will increase import tariffs on Chinese semiconductors from 25% to 50% in 2025.

Al Jazeera

‘Genuine desire’: Putin backs China peace plan to end Ukraine war

Isolated Putin to meet Xi to rally support for the war, but cautious China is wary of punitive measures from the West.

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