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Ukraine invasion: what the west needs to do now – expert view

With the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has overstepped an important line. The west sat by and did little when Russia invaded Georgia in 2008 and annexed Crimea in 2014. But the full-scale invasion of Ukraine that is currently underway is impossible to ignore. Putin’s actions and his justifications…

The Conversation

Taiwan Reports 9 Chinese Planes Flew Through Its Air Defense Zone

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry announced the incursion of nine Chinese Air Force planes Thursday morning into its air defense zone as the island nation’s government condemned Russia’s military invasion of Taiwan.

Benzinga

Zoo defends footage of visitors flocking to scratch tiger cub for 'good luck'

Footage from the animal attraction in Suzhou, Anhui, China, went viral, but the zoo has defended itself claiming visitors, who stroked the tiger to celebrate the Year of the Tiger, were acting illegally

Daily Mirror

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Taiwan warns Chinese aircraft in its air defence zone

Taiwan's air force scrambled again on Thursday to warn away nine Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone, Taiwan's defence ministry said, on the same day that Russia invaded Ukraine, a crisis being watched closely in Taipei.

Reuters

China calls for talks to resolve Ukraine crisis

China has repeated calls for talks to resolve the crisis in Ukraine while refusing to criticize Russia’s attack and accusing the U.S. and its allies of worsening the situation

The Independent UK

China refuses to accept Russia has ‘invaded’ Ukraine and blames US for ‘fanning the flames’ of war

Beijing’s remarks on military actions in Ukraine are in step with ally Russia

The Independent UK

Here's Why DiDi Shares Are Trading Lower Today

China's transport ministry ordered ride-hailing companies to disclose pricing details to the public, Reuters reports as per state broadcaster China Central Television. Wang Xiuchun, deputy director of the Department of Transport Services of the Ministry of Transport, instructed the online ride-hailing firms to set reasonable upper limits on commissions and make them…

Benzinga

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ACWA Power-led Consortium Reaches Financial Close for $1.302 Billion Red Sea Project

A consortium led by ACWA Power has reached financial close for the $1.302 billion Red Sea multi-utilities project in Saudi Arabia. ACWA Power, in consortium with China’s SPIC Huanghe Hydropower Development Company and Saudi Tabreed Cooling Company, reached financial close for the senior debt facilities for the project.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Grattan on Friday: Faraway conflict feeds into Morrison's national security pitch

As Russia’s attack on Ukraine unfolds dramatically, Australia is in the choir stalls, not centre stage, when it comes to the West’s response. But Scott Morrison is determined its voice be loud.

The Conversation

China rejects calling Russia move 'invasion,' urges citizens in Ukraine to stay home

China rejected calling Russia's moves on Ukraine an "invasion" and urged all sides to exercise restraint, even as it advised its citizens there to stay home or at least take the precaution of displaying a Chinese flag if they needed to drive anywhere.

Reuters

Reading Putin’s Speech From Taiwan

Putin’s speech on the war’s eve expressed an incoherence that leaves China in an awkward position vis-a-vis its claims on Taiwan.

The News Lens

U.S. group hacked top research institutes in India, Russia and China, says Beijing cyber firm

Among the reportedly compromised websites were India’s Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTech), the Indian Academy of Sciences in Bengaluru, and the Banaras Hindu University

The Hindu

Who can prevail on Putin now war in Ukraine has started? Peace depends on it

The Russian leader listens to China’s Xi Jinping and a tiny circle of rich cronies. Only they may be able to prevent huge bloodshed, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

After ‘bridge to Europe’ bid, Ukraine’s China ties face test

Beijing’s reluctance to condemn invasion of Ukraine complicates burgeoning partnership with Eastern European country.

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China steps in to steer Hong Kong's COVID crisis as risks loom

As COVID-19 rages across Hong Kong at the start of a sensitive political year for China and President Xi Jinping, Beijing is determined not to be embarrassed and undermined as it was by the often-violent protests that rocked the city in 2019.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Virus-hit Hong Kong Invokes Emergency Powers to Allow in China Medics

Hong Kong's government invoked emergency powers on Thursday to allow doctors, nurses and other personnel from the Chinese mainland to help combat a spiraling coronavirus outbreak. The densely populated metropolis is in the throes of its worst-ever Covid wave, registering thousands of cases every day, overwhelming hospitals and government efforts…

The Independent UK

China calls for talks over Ukraine, criticizes US

China has repeated calls for talks to resolve the crisis in Ukraine while refusing to criticize Russia’s attack and accusing the U.S. and its allies of worsening the situation

Reuters

In Antarctica, does a burgeoning krill fishery threaten wildlife?

A humpback whale, likely lured by a trawling net capturing masses of Antarctic krill, became entangled last month and died in the Southern Ocean. Three dead juveniles were caught in the same company's krill nets last year.

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China calls for restraint in Ukraine, rejects the term 'invasion'

China reiterated on Thursday a call for all parties involved in the situation in Ukraine to exercise restraint and rejected a foreign journalist's description of Russia's actions as an invasion.

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Unprovoked and Unjustified:' World Leaders React to Attack on Ukraine

The latest on the Russia-Ukraine crisis: KYIV, Ukraine — An adviser to Ukraine’s president says about 40 people have been killed so far in the Russian attack on the country. Oleksii Arestovich, an adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that several dozen people have been wounded. He didn’t specify…

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Wary of China, Taiwan Calls for Vigilance Amid Ukraine Escalation

Taiwan is watching China closely as Russia orders troops into Ukraine’s separatist regions. President Tsai has said Taiwan must raise its surveillance and alertness.

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 1.7% on Thursday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 2.2%

Reuters

Hong Kong rolls out COVID vaccine passport, paves way for mainland doctors

Hong Kong rolled out vaccine passports on Thursday requiring people aged 12 and above to have at least one COVID-19 jab, and paved the way for mainland China manpower to help bring a worsening outbreak under control.

Benzinga

China Urges 'Cool Headed' And 'Rational' Approach As Russian Forces Invade Ukraine — But Toes Russian Line On History

China said at the United Nations Security Council that it hopes all parties will stay “cool headed” and “rational” after Russia took military action in Ukraine on Wednesday night.

The Guardian - AU

‘Actively develop friendship’: China’s new ambassador to Australia strikes softer tone

‘China is willing to work with Australia to meet each other halfway’ says Xiao Qian after years of growing tensions

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