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China says air patrol with Russia not directed at any country

China's military said on Wednesday that joint aerial exercises conducted on Tuesday with Russia over the Sea of Japan, East China Sea and Western Pacific were not directed at any country.

Reuters

Chinese leader Xi defends record to UN human rights chief

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has defended China’s record to the top U.N. human rights official, criticizing those countries that he said lecture others on human rights and politicize the issue

The Independent UK

UN rights chief speaks with Xi amid criticism of China trip

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke on Wednesday via video link with U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, who is on a visit that has drawn criticism from rights groups and which the United States has called a mistake.

Reuters

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Tightening COVID net, Beijing issues punishments and stark warnings

China's COVID-hit capital Beijing further tightened its dragnet on the virus with zero community transmission the target, punishing workplaces that flout rules or circumvent curbs and imploring residents to police their own movements.

Reuters

China seeks Pacific islands policing, security cooperation - document

China will seek a region-wide deal with almost a dozen Pacific island countries covering policing, security and data communication cooperation when Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosts a meeting in Fiji next week, documents seen by Reuters show.

Reuters

China's Communist Party expels state-owned insurer's executive accused of graft

China's ruling Communist Party has expelled a former chief accountant of state-controlled PICC Property and Casualty Co from the party, accusing him of illegal activities and taking bribes, the anti-graft watchdog said on Wednesday.

Reuters

China: The Morrison Legacy and Beyond

Labor is expected to persist with most of the Coalition’s foreign and defense policies. But useful changes can be made.

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How will the Labor government shape foreign policy on China?

After years of disputes, we explore whether the change in government will thaw the deep freeze between Australia and China, and how Labor's approach could impact relationships across the Asia-Pacific region.

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China’s Pacific plan is ‘clear’ but so is Australia’s intention to be regional partner of choice, Penny Wong says

As China pursues Pacific-wide security pact, foreign minister says ‘after a lost decade we’ve got a lot of work to do to regain Australia’s position’

The Guardian - AU

Ardern's New York sprint selling 'Brand NZ'

It was a day of two halves for Jacinda Ardern on her New York marathon, writes political editor @jo_moir

Newsroom.co.nz

Ukraine conflict could spiral into World War III ending civilisation, warns George Soros

Billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros thinks the war in Ukraine may eventually trigger World War III and have devastating consequences for Europe and beyond

Daily Mirror

Solomon Islands journalists shut out of China foreign minister visit, raising secrecy concerns

Wang Yi will visit eight countries in 10 days, but media access to his diplomatic push has been severely restricted

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand extends troop deployments to Solomon Islands

New Zealand on Wednesday said it would extend the New Zealand Defence Force's deployment to the Solomon Islands until at least May next year, amid concerns among Western allies about China's growing presence in the South Pacific.

Reuters

Australia's government urges China to remove trade barriers

Australia’s new government has urged China to lift trade sanctions if it wants to reset a bilateral relationship that plumbed new depths under the previous administration

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Ardern cautious on China's Pacific tour

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is casting an eye back towards the Pacific as she continues a trip in the US to promote New Zealand's post-pandemic reopening.

The Independent UK

Ukraine invasion may be start of third world war and ‘civilisation may not survive it,’ says Soros

The 91-year-old financier told Davos that Western countries must defeat Vladimir Putin’s forces to preserve free society

ABC News

The Loop: Children killed in Texas school shooting, China's Foreign Minister visits Pacific, another Aussie exits French Open

Start your day in The Loop with this quick wrap of some key news headlines.

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Tesla resumes plunge as fears of slow production weigh on stock

Tesla Inc. is struggling Tuesday as the electric-vehicle maker’s production woes in China refuse to go away, leading another analyst to slash their 12-month price target on the once high-flying stock.

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Russia-Ukraine live news: Kyiv appeals for rocket launchers

Describing an ‘extremely bad’ situation as Ukraine battles for Severodonetsk, FM Kuleba calls for more weapons.

Reuters

U.S. calls U.N. rights chief's visit to China a mistake

It was a mistake for the United Nations human rights chief to agree to visit China, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday, amid concerns that government restrictions on her access could undermine scrutiny of Beijing's rights record.

Reuters

Germany changing its China policy with higher priority for human rights, says minister

Germany is changing the way it deals with China and will give higher priority for human rights issues, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Tuesday, following fresh media reports about human rights violations in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: Opportunity knocks for Australia in China

I suspect Anthony Albanese will be a better PM than he was Opposition Leader – his talents more suited to making things work than tearing things down.

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High-profile Chinese visit steps up battle for the hearts and debts of the Pacific

A draft security pact leaks as the Chinese foreign minister arrives in the Pacific to sign deals with the leaders of 11 island states, including NZ realm nations Niue and Cook Islands.

Benzinga

Chinese Social Media Weibo Bans Another Business Leader After He Questions China's Zero Covid Policy

Weibo Corp (NASDAQ:WB) banned Trip.Com Group Limited (NASDAQ:TCOM) co-founder and Chair James Liang for alleged violation of laws, Reuters reports. The social media company neither elaborated on the violation nor cited the reasons behind the ban. Liang had recently questioned the wisdom of the country's zero-COVID strategy as the country's Presidential election draws closer. Also…

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Here's Why Mizuho Remains Incrementally Positive On Uber, Meta, Baidu, JD

Mizuho analyst James Lee recently met with investors and discussed U.S. and China internet coverage. With concerns about U.S. consumer demand and economic outlook, Lee senses that sentiment on China's Internet is improving.

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