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Beijing tests millions to stem 'developing' COVID cluster at 24-hour bar

Authorities in China's capital Beijing raced on Monday to contain a COVID-19 outbreak traced to a 24-hour bar known for cheap liquor and big crowds, with millions facing mandatory testing and thousands under targeted lockdowns.

Reuters

Beijing halts offline sports events from June 13 due to COVID outbreak

Beijing will suspend all offline sports events starting from June 13 citing high transmission risks of a recent COVID-19 outbreak linked to a bar in the city, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports said in a statement on Monday.

Reuters

Mandatory COVID-19 tests every few days becoming the norm for people in China

Residents of dozens of Chinese cities now have to get tested for COVID-19 every few days if they want to lead a normal life. Experts say it's the only way to achieve the government's goal of 'COVID-zero'.

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US makes Asia inroads by playing down need to side against China

The U.S. sought to bolster its support in Asia this weekend by reassuring nations they don’t need to join a coalition against China, drawing a stark contrast with Beijing’s threats to defend its interests with military force.

Tribune News Service

Lockdown fears linger as Beijing says harder to control cluster

Beijing’s local government said a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a popular bar is proving more difficult to control than previous clusters, in a weekend that saw mass testing and rising infections both in the city and Shanghai.

Tribune News Service

Japan defence chief conveys concern to China over flight with Russia

Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi conveyed to his Chinese counterpart on Sunday concern over a recent joint flight by Chinese and Russian bombers near Japan as a "show of force" against his nation.

Bangkok Post

Mass COVID Testing Announced for Beijing’s Chaoyang District amid ‘Ferocious’ Outbreak

Beijing's most populous district Chaoyang announced three rounds of mass testing to quell a "ferocious" COVID-19 outbreak that emerged at a bar in a nightlife and shopping area last week, shortly after the city relaxed curbs imposed during an outbreak in April. City health officials said that so far there…

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China vows to ‘fight to the end’ to prevent Taiwan’s independence

Defence minister says any attempt by Taiwan to secede from Beijing will trigger war as he asks US to end confrontation.

Al Jazeera

Beijing's bar-linked COVID outbreak is 'ferocious', official says

A COVID-19 outbreak linked to a bar in China's capital Beijing is "ferocious", local government spokesman Xu Hejian said at a news conference on Sunday.

Reuters

China accuses the U.S. of trying to hijack support in Asia

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had stressed the need for multilateral partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, which China's defense minister suggested was an attempt to back his country into a corner.

WEKU

Australia's Defence Minister meets Chinese counterpart, marking the end of a two-year diplomatic freeze

Defence Minister Richard Marles holds a one-on-one meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Singapore, officially ending a two-year diplomatic freeze between Canberra and Beijing.

ABC News

China Vows 'Fight to the End' to Stop Taiwan Independence

China will "fight to the very end" to stop Taiwanese independence, the country's defense minister vowed Sunday, stoking already soaring tensions with the United States over the island.

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China accuses US of trying to 'hijack' support in Asia

China’s defense minister says the United States is trying to “hijack” the support of countries in the Asia-Pacific region to turn them against Beijing, saying Washington is seeking to advance its own interests “under the guise of multilateralism.”

The Independent UK

Morning Digest | Beijing continues to ‘harden its position’ along the border with India, says U.S. Secretary of Defence; Legal battle over validity of Places of Worship Act gains momentum, and more

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‘China’s Taiwan’: Beijing’s defence minister rails against ‘smearing and interfering’ US

Wei Fenghe says ties are at critical juncture and puts onus on United States to improve bilateral relationship

The Guardian - UK

US warns of ‘stark’ stakes in Taiwan Strait if status quo unilaterally altered

Defence secretary says US does not support Taiwan independence, which China says would prompt it to take island back

The Hindu

China continues to ‘harden its position’ along border with India: U.S. Defence Secretary

“We believe that India’s growing military capability and technological prowess can be a stabilising force in the region,” says Lloyd Austin

Reuters

Beijing warns of 'explosive' COVID outbreak, Shanghai conducts mass testing

China's capital Beijing is experiencing an "explosive" COVID-19 outbreak connected to a bar, a government spokesman said on Saturday, as the commercial hub, Shanghai, conducted mass testing to contain a jump in cases tied to a hair salon.

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Beijing and Shanghai resume mass testing

Beijing and Shanghai have resumed mass testing for Covid-19 while a planned reopening of schools in the capital will be delayed as virus outbreaks emerge just days after the two cities eased social curbs that had been in place for months.

Foreign Policy

Learning to Think Nuclearly Again

A new nuclear era demands strategy, not just arms control.

Reuters

Beijing bar-linked COVID outbreak 'explosive' in nature -govt spokesman

Beijing's recent outbreak of COVID-19 that has been linked to bars in the capital is "explosive" in nature, widespread in scope and complex, a Beijing government spokesman said in a briefing on Saturday.

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US Blasts China's 'Destabilizing' Military Activity Near Taiwan

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday blasted China's "provocative, destabilizing" military activity near Taiwan, as well as Beijing's growing aggression across the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Reuters

New Zealand says Pacific islands can make own decisions on China ties

New Zealand Minister of Defence Peeni Henare said on Saturday that Pacific island nations have the freedom to make their own decisions about cooperation with China, as Beijing seeks closer military ties with the strategically important region.

Al Jazeera

US defence secretary chides China over ‘provocative’ behaviour

Lloyd Austin tells Asia-Pacific security summit that Beijing’s military activities around Taiwan threaten stability.

Reuters

U.S. and allies trade barbs with China, but Ukraine dominates Asia security meet

The United States and its allies traded barbs with China at Asia's premier security meeting on Saturday, especially on Taiwan, but the war in Ukraine and a remote speech by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy dominated proceedings.

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