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What is the Langya virus? New disease spread from shrews to humans detected in China

The Langya Henipavirus, or “Langya” could potentially be fatal – and has already infected 35 people.

Irish Mirror

What is a semiconductor? An electrical engineer explains how these critical electronic components work and how they are made

Semiconductors are a critical part of almost every modern electronic device, and the vast majority of semiconductors are made in Tawain. Increasing concerns over the reliance on Taiwain for semiconductors – especially given the tenuous relationship between Taiwan and China – led the U.S. Congress to pass the CHIPS and…

The Conversation

Man with tropical jungle in garden stores GALLONS of rainwater in face of drought

Despite being only 65ft long and 35ft wide, Mike's garden is packed with extraordinary and exotic species native to South and Central America, Africa, and China

Daily Mirror

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Liz Truss summons Chinese ambassador over ‘aggression’ against Taiwan

The Foreign Secretary said Beijing’s behaviour is threatening peace and stability in the region.

The Independent UK

China reaffirms threat of military force to take Taiwan

Beijing’s new white paper on Taiwan released as Chinese military suggests live-fire drills around island are ending.

Al Jazeera

China warns of virus 'spreading from shrews' has infected 35 people in new wave

The virus, which has been given the name 'Langya', has already infected a substantial number of people across two of China's eastern provinces in the new wave.

Glasgow Live

What is Langya? The new zoonotic virus infecting people in China

Chinese scientists say that they have discovered a new virus that could be fatal to humans

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New virus found in China with multiple cases detected

Scientists say it appears the virus has spread from animals to humans

Wales Online

Ambassador’s fiery speech was the sound of China laying out terms that Australia has already declined

China’s rules of rapprochement unveiled in Canberra were: don’t squabble outdoors, don’t pick sides and don’t humiliate Beijing by failing to respect red lines

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan's rocky road to independence and democracy

Published in 1946, the novel Orphan of Asia, by Taiwanese author Wu Zhou-liu, tells the story of Hu Tai-ming. Born in Japan-occupied Taiwan, brought up in the Chinese tradition, Hu is forced into the Japanese educational system. Eventually he finds himself excluded by the Japanese, and witnessing the horror of…

The Conversation

Why Xi Jinping still sees Vladimir Putin as his ‘best, most intimate friend’

When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, some analysts suggested that Vladmir Putin had “played” his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The pair had stood together in Beijing three weeks earlier and declared that there were “no limits” to their relationship. It made Xi look like an accomplice.

Evening Standard

China halts military drills around Taiwan but ‘war preparation’ continues

Beijing repeats resolve to annex Taiwan by force if peaceful means prove unsuccessful

The Guardian - UK

China warns new virus 'spread from a shrew' has infected 35 people

The new "Langya" virus has already infected dozens across two of China's eastern provinces.

Daily Record

China, UK agree to resume direct passenger flights - British embassy

China and Britain have agreed to resume direct passenger flights between them, the British embassy in China said on Wednesday.

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Novel Langya virus tracked in China after reports of 35 cases. This is what scientists know so far

Scientists from at least three countries are monitoring a newly identified virus in China, saying it has likely been transmitted from animals to humans.

Inverse

Scientists may have revealed the ancient secret behind China’s Bronze Age

By studying the ratio of metals in coins from ancient China's Bronze Age, researchers may have cracked formulas that described mysterious components called Jin and Xi and complicated our view of the era's metal manufacturing.

Reuters

China military says tasks in Taiwan strait completed, troops to stay battle-ready

China's military said on Wednesday it has "successfully completed" various tasks around Taiwan after around a week of drills.

Reuters

China withdraws promise not to send troops to Taiwan if it takes control of island

China has withdrawn a promise not to send troops or administrators to Taiwan if it takes control of the island, an official document showed on Wednesday, signalling a decision by President Xi Jinping to grant less autonomy than previously offered.

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Al Jazeera

China envoy calls for ‘rational’ view, defends Taiwan drills

Chinese ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian says change of government in Canberra offers an ‘opportunity to reset’ ties.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: The one-China status of Taiwan is clear. The US should not try to change it

Taiwan has been an inalienable part of the Chinese territory since ancient times. On Oct. 1, 1949, the Central People’s Government replaced Chiang Kai-shek’s Republic of China government and became the sole legal government representing the whole of China. But China’s sovereignty and territory remained unchanged, and the government of…

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The Loop: One Nation websites to be suspended, China's ambassador to Australia on Taiwan, and Domino's Pizza breaks up with Italy

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Asharq Al-Awsat

China Extends Military Drills Around Taiwan

Chinese navy ships remained active off both Taiwan's east and west coasts on Wednesday morning, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters, as Beijing kept up military drills in protest against last week's visit to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. A furious China has extended its…

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Chinese envoy tells Australia to show 'caution' over Taiwan

A Chinese envoy says Australia’s recent change of government is a chance to “reset” its troubled relationship with China, but the new administration must “handle the Taiwan question with caution.”

The Guardian - AU

Chinese ambassador to Australia says Beijing will use ‘all necessary means’ for Taiwan ‘unification’

Xiao Qian says reset of China-Australia relationship is possible and suggests Washington had turned Canberra against Beijing

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