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No Russia, No Problem

The answer has been clear at this week’s World Figure Skating Championships in France.

Sports Illustrated

Taiwan says 'reunification law' would put too much pressure on China

A senior Taiwanese official said on Thursday he did not see China adopting a "reunification law" as it would put too much pressure on Beijing to set a timetable for bringing the island under its control, which could severely raise tensions.

Reuters

China's ambassador is seeking friendship again but its Foreign Ministry still rails against Australia

Tensions between the two countries are still high, and Beijing still has not ended the diplomatic freeze on top-level meetings with Chinese leaders.

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‘We never interfere’: China will not try to influence federal election, says new ambassador to Australia

‘Whoever is going to be the ruling party after the election, we are looking forward to a more positive relationship’, says Xiao Qian

The Guardian - AU

U.S. sets red lines for China helping Russia dodge sanctions

The Biden administration, seeking to deter China from aiding sanctions-hit Russia, on Wednesday warned Beijing not to take advantage of business opportunities created by sanctions, help Moscow evade export controls or process its banned financial transactions.

Reuters

The China question complicating NZ's Russia response

Beijing has walked a careful line to date, but any greater role in the conflict would be fraught for New Zealand.

Newsroom.co.nz

NATO warns China not to help Russia in Ukraine war

NATO worries China could support Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the head of the Western military alliance said on Wednesday, adding the 30 member nations will discuss Beijing's role in the war Moscow is waging on its neighbour in Brussels on Thursday.

Reuters

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Imran Khan antagonizes Pak army, faces ouster

A drowning man will catch a straw, as the proverb goes.

Dynamite News

China builds more than 60 makeshift hospitals to check Covid

BEIJING: China’s provinces should set up at least two to three temporary hospitals each to treat Covid-19 patients, Beijing said Tuesday, a potential sign the country is anticipating an increase in cases as it battles an omicron outbreak and ponders how to exit its isolationist virus strategy.

The Times of India

Frustrations mount in Shenyang as China locks down another city of nine million people due to COVID-19

China locks down another city of 9 million people overnight as frustration grows over the nation's "zero-COVID" strategy for battling an Omicron outbreak.

ABC News

5 Chinese Tech Stocks Wall Street Predicts Will Rally by More than 45%

Despite increased regulatory pressure on Chinese tech stocks, the industry holds enormous long-term growth potential. In addition, Beijing's pledge to support the country’s economy by adopting favorable policies should further aid the sector’s performance. Therefore, Wall Street Analysts expect fundamentally sound Chinese tech stocks DiDi Global. (DIDI), GDS Holdings (GDS),…

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Kamila Valieva to return at Russian-only event after doping case rocked Winter Olympics

Figure skater Kamila Valieva helped Russia to team gold at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, but it was then confirmed the teenager had tested positive for a banned substance

Daily Mirror

Kamila Valieva: Olympic figure skater set to make return in Russian-only event

The 15-year-old is set to compete in the Channel One Cup, a Russian-only event contrived to clash with the World Championships, which start on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Controversial figure skater Kamila Valieva set for return in Russian-only event

The 15-year-old’s doping case is still ongoing

The Independent UK

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Paralympic skiing star Millie Knight reveals why her career is on a knife-edge after Beijing 2022

The visually impaired star, 23, has racked up four Paralympic medals alongside long-term guide Brett Wild since 2018 but the pair raced together for the final time in the Chinese capital last weekend

Wales Online

UK Sport Chair Katherine Grainger backing 'home' Italian snow to bolster British Paralympic medal hopes at Milan-Cortina 2026

The British team racked up six medals in Beijing including one gold, one silver and four bronzes - with attention now turning to the next Games cycle and beyond

Asharq Al-Awsat

China to Sponsor First Peace Conference in Horn of Africa

China’s newly appointed envoy to the Horn of Africa Xue Bing said his country will sponsor the first peace conference in the first half of 2022, in an attempt to resolve regional conflicts. China is seeking to play a more active role in the key strategic conflict-hit region. Earlier this…

Reuters

'Refuse quarantine!': frustrations mount as China replays COVID controls

In footage shared on social media last week, a crowd of people in the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang bang against the windows of a clothing market as they shout in frustration at the announcement of yet another round of COVID-19 tests.

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Marshall Islands says 'strongly committed' to Taiwan ties

The president of the Marshall Islands pledged firm commitment to ties with Taiwan on Tuesday, offering his support at a time when Taiwan is facing increased diplomatic pressure from Beijing.

Tribune News Service

Xi’s bet on Putin to counter US risks leaving China isolated

Chinese President Xi Jinping bet that establishing a “no limits” friendship with Russian President Vladimir Putin could prevent the U.S. from containing China. Now that agreement threatens to leave Beijing more isolated and alone.

The Independent UK

China has fully militarised three South China Sea islands, says US military commander

China has deployed missile systems and fighter jets on the islands, says top US military commander

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Requires Microsoft’s Bing to Suspend Auto-Suggest Feature

Microsoft Corp's Bing, the only major foreign search engine available in China, said a "relevant government agency" has required it to suspend its auto-suggest function in China for seven days. The suspension marks the second of its kind for Bing since December, and arrives amid an ongoing crackdown on technology…

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Ukraine: Why China Is Not Yet Bailing Out Russia

China has been careful not to make enemies in Europe. Ukraine and much of the former Soviet Union are key components in the ongoing Belt-and-Road initiatives to build a massive international infrastructure of trade routes.

The Independent UK

Chinese ambassador says Beijing hasn’t provided Russia with military aid

US officials alleged in diplomatic cables that Beijing was willing to send military, economic aid

The Guardian - AU

Chinese article urging country to cut ties with Putin gets 1m views

Essay on US site republished in China before being censored, reflecting balancing act between Russia and west

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