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China instructs state firms to phase out big four auditors

Firms urged to allow contracts with Deloitte, KPMG, EY and PwC to expire

The Guardian - UK

China and Japan meet for formal security talks to stabilise tensions

Officials meet in Tokyo to discuss concerns at China’s cooperation with Russia and Japan’s military buildup

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s war on Ukraine, China’s rise expose US military failings

WASHINGTON — It was envisioned as the centerpiece of a $200 billion program revolutionizing how the U.S. Army would fight. Now it’s languishing in storage in Virginia, a 25-ton symbol of the malaise that lies at the nexus of the Pentagon and the defense industry.

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England discover last World Cup group stage opponents as Haiti make history

Haiti beat Chile 2-1 to earn a place in Group D alongside the Lionesses, Denmark and China at this summer's World Cup as Sarina Wiegman targets glory following the Euros success

Daily Mirror

Russia will not fire Zircon missile at South Africa naval exercise

Russia's navy will not fire its new generation "Zircon" hypersonic missile during a joint exercise with South Africa and China, a senior Russian naval officer said on Wednesday, contradicting an earlier Russian media report.

Reuters

Russia, China show off ties amid maneuvering over Ukraine

Russia and China are showcasing their deepening ties in a series of meetings in Moscow closely watched for signs that Beijing might offer stronger support to the Kremlin for its war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

OPINION - Nuclear hints and nasty threats aside, Putin’s fate still depends on China

It was a tale of two cities and two speeches — Joe Biden in Warsaw, Vladimir Putin in Moscow. To borrow Dickens’ famous opening line, the worst of times was represented by the Russian leader’s wall-to- wall paranoia. The best, perhaps, was the American’s exhortations to back democracy and the…

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Analysis-How a U.S. budget dispute imperils funding for Taiwan weapons

U.S. congressional efforts to counter China's military threats toward Taiwan could stumble over a problem much closer to home: partisan battles in Washington imperiling billions of dollars in security assistance for the self-governed island.

Reuters

Baojun Yep Electric SUV Leaked, Is It China's Coolest Mini EV Yet?

About 10 inches shorter than a Suzuki Jimny, the Baojun Yep will debut with a 67-horsepower RWD powertrain and an LFP battery enabling 188 miles of CLTC range.

InsideEVs

Japan, China aim to launch defense hotline around spring

Defense officials from Japan and China have agreed to accelerate efforts to launch a telephone "hotline" around this spring, to avoid accidental military clashes.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Baidu to implement ChatGPT-like Ernie Bot chatbot from March

Baidu Inc., one of China’s biggest search and artificial intelligence firms, says it plans to implement its artificial intelligence chatbot Ernie into its search services from March

The Independent UK

China offers 30 days paid marriage leave to boost flagging birth rate

Last year, China recorded its lowest ever birth rate, of 6.77 births per 1,000 people

Evening Standard

Analysis-Putin's nuclear treaty move raises stakes over China's growing arsenal

Russia's suspension of its last remaining nuclear weapons treaty with the United States may have dashed any hopes of dragging China to the table to start talking about its own rapidly accelerating nuclear arms programmes.

Reuters

Dutch PM Mark Rutte: ‘I cannot see how this will be China’s century’

The Netherlands has reportedly agreed to impose its own controls on semiconductor sales to China, following U.S. measures in October.

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Bangkok Post

Taiwan could survive initial China invasion, says minister

Taiwan’s defence minister says the island’s forces could repel an initial attack from China if they are well-prepared.

The Independent UK

Philippines eyes South China Sea patrols with US, Australia

The Philippines is discussing joint security patrols in the South China Sea with the United States as well as Australia as China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the disputed waters cause concern

Reuters

U.S. concerned by China-Russia ties as Putin signals Xi visit

The United States is concerned by greater alignment between China and Russia, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed "new frontiers" in ties with Beijing and signalled China's Xi Jinping would visit his country.

Caixin Global

South Korea Will End Testing for Travelers From China

The decision comes as the positive Covid rate for arrivals from China fell to less than 1% this week from more than 18% at the beginning of January

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The Guardian - UK

London Underground drivers to strike on 15 March ; 260 jobs at risk at British Steel – as it happened

British Steel plans to close its coke ovens, a move that could result in 260 job losses at its Scunthorpe site in northern England

Bangkok Post

Economists: Tourism surge offsets export setback

The Thai economy is set to bounce back from a surprising contraction in the fourth quarter of 2022 as foreign tourist arrivals are likely to surprise on the upside and counter headwinds to merchandise exports from a global slowdown, say leading economists.

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.47% on Wednesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.57%

Al Jazeera

China, Japan hold first security talks in four years

Beijing and Tokyo square off over military buildup, Russia and spy balloons in first security dialogue in four years.

The Times of India

'I'm not to be treated like an ant': Chinese boy's monologue complaining about his mom's strict parenting goes viral

A video of a first-grade student from southeastern China has gone viral on Chinese social media for criticizing his mother’s temper and strict parenting style.

Reuters

China, ASEAN to intensify negotiations on South China Sea code

Negotiations on a code of conduct (COC) for the South China Sea will be intensified this year, Indonesian and Chinese officials said on Wednesday, as the region frets over China's assertiveness in the strategic waterway.

The Independent UK

China blasts Pentagon official's Taiwan visit, military ties

China has sharply criticized a visit to Taiwan by a senior Pentagon official and reaffirmed sanctions against Lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon for supplying military equipment to the self-governing island

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