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Why Xi purged China’s top military general

Zhang Youxia, a top military general and vice-chairman of the body in overall command of China’s military forces, was removed from office on January 23. His departure means all but one of the seven members of the central military commission (CMC), which is chaired by Chinese president Xi Jinping, have…

The Conversation

My Take 5 (Edition 63): The week that was in international affairs

Syria sees conflict between Damascus and Kurds, with a new integration deal announced. India and the EU finalize a major trade agreement after 18 years. Russia-Ukraine war negotiations continue with sticking points. China's top general is purged, raising questions about military leadership. The EU backs Morocco's autonomy plan for the…

The Times of India

China has lifted sanctions from six serving British MPs and peers, Starmer says

Starmer confirms immediate removal, but it is unclear if sanctions remain on former MP, academic and barrister

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How UK aid cuts help China win the battle for hearts and minds in Africa

COMMENT: Beijing has been seeking to up its soft power across the continent in recent years, writes Dani Madrid-Morales. If the UK slashes funding for the media battle, it leaves China to grab the advantage

The Independent UK

MPs hit by China sanctions say easing measures on them but not others ‘wrong’

Sir Keir Starmer announced that the sanctions would be lifted following talks with Xi Jinping during his trip to China.

Evening Standard

Who are the UK MPs and peers who had sanctions imposed on them by China?

Beijing has reversed decision taken in 2021 against British politicians for highlighting human rights violations against Uyghurs

The Guardian - UK

China’s ‘singing desert’ shocks visitors as sand dunes begin to hum and boom

Deserts are usually described as silent places, which is why the sound catches people off guard. In parts of China, visitors have reported dunes that hum, boom, or whistle when wind passes over them or when someone slides down their slopes. Over the past decade, these “singing dunes” have drawn…

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Starmer brushes off Trump’s criticism of ‘dangerous’ relationship with China

Donald Trump expressed disapproval of the Prime Minister’s trip to China in remarks to reporters early on Friday.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer signals he did not get changed under the bed sheets in China

Former prime minister Theresa May and her staff were reportedly advised to get changed while still in bed during their visit to China in 2018.

Evening Standard

Dissident Ai Weiwei hits out at Western hypocrisy over raising human rights with China

Artist said the West is ‘not even (in a) position to accuse China’ as he accused governments of hypocrisy

The Independent UK

DeepSeek has reportedly been given conditional approval by the Chinese government to buy Nvidia's AI GPUs

If true, China's top AI startup may be about to receive some serious hardware horsepower.

PC Gamer

China has lifted sanctions on British MPs and peers, says Keir Starmer

Prime Minister says China has lifted ‘all restrictions’ on six current members of the British Parliament after talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Evening Standard

China lifts sanctions on MPs and peers after Starmer’s meeting with Xi

The lifting of the restrictions, which included a ban on travel to China, was promised by the Chinese president in his talks with the prime minister

The Independent UK

Nvidia says Chinese military dependence on American tech would be 'nonsensical,' following US govt agency's claims it assisted Deepseek with training AI models — says Admin's critics 'are unintentionally promoting the interests of foreign competitors'

Nvidia has strongly pushed back against a report that says it provided technical assistance to DeepSeek

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Evening Standard

Chinese sanctions on UK MPs and peers lifted after Starmer’s talks with Xi

The lifting of the restrictions, which included a ban on travel to China, was promised by the Chinese president in his talks with the Prime Minister.

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Slip as Trump Picks Warsh for Fed Chair

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.40%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.47% this morning after U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair.

Evening Standard

Sanctioned parliamentarians warn Starmer against deal with China

The group of sanctioned MPs and peers said they should not be used as a bargaining chip to ease restrictions on Chinese officials.

Evening Standard

What has the UK got out of Keir Starmer’s China visit?

Here the Press Association looks at some of the key announcements made, as well as the issues raised during the Prime Minister’s trip to China.

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The Times of India

'Very dangerous': Donald Trump calls out Britain over dealings with China after PM Starmer met Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump called out Britain on their dealings with China as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump made these comments Thursday while attending his wife Melania's documentary premiere, amid growing Western efforts to rebuild ties with China.

Euronews

Hong Kong 'firmly rejects' court ruling cancelling concession on operating Panama ports

The court’s ruling followed an audit by Panama’s comptroller, which alleged irregularities in the 25-year extension of the concession granted in 2021.

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These 5 Animals Believed to Bring Good Luck & Prosperity

Human culture always belief in good luck , bad luck bad omen positivity and negativity it's a part of our culture and symbol from centuries to centuries we are believing it in these color, tree and many creatures plays a vital role to increase our belief to it in these…

Axios

Trump's trade minefield squeezes America's allies

America's top partners are accelerating efforts to strike alternative deals in a world shaped by his tariffs.

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Starmer shrugs off Trump’s criticism of ‘very dangerous’ deal with China – as it happened

Prime minister suggests US president was ‘talking more about Canada’ when asked for reaction to Beijing visit

The Times of India

New Delhi to counter China? US panel weighs India role to tilt Indo-Pacific power balance

A US commission will hold a hearing next month on India's role in the Indo-Pacific. The session will assess India's relations with China and the US. It will cover geopolitical, military, economic, and technological aspects. The hearing aims to understand India's influence on regional power dynamics. This comes as major…

The Independent UK

UK-China latest: Starmer brushes off Trump criticism of his ‘dangerous’ efforts to woo Beijing

PM met Chinese president on Thursday as he made case for ‘more sophisticated’ relationship between two nations

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