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Detained Australian journalist released by China

Cheng Lei has returned to Melbourne and been reunited with her family after Chinese authorities released the Australian journalist from detention.

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Australian journalist Cheng Lei back home after 3 years detained in China

Former Chinese TV anchor was imprisoned on murky charges of ‘supplying state secrets overseas’.

Al Jazeera

Cheng Lei: Australian journalist released from China after three years of detention

Mother of two was detained in August 2020 and booked under vague espionage charges

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Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.12% on Wednesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.35%

Caixin Global

Australian shares rise again, close at three-week high

The ASX200 has finished up 0.7 per cent in its fifth straight day of gains amid a pullback in US bond yields and reports of new stimulus measures from Beijing.

AAP

Cheng Lei released by China and reunited with family in Melbourne

Cheng Lei, the Australian journalist incarcerated in China since August 2020, has been freed – arriving in Melbourne to be reunited with her family.

The Conversation

Australian-Chinese journalist detained for 3 years in China returns to Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a Chinese-Australian journalist who was jailed for three years in China on a murky espionage conviction has returned to Australia

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‘Happy rebirth!’: Chinese women shake off taboos around divorce to celebrate freedom

As the divorce rate in China rises, attitudes to separations are changing, with young women now throwing parties to mark the end of married life

The Guardian - AU

IMF caught off guard as China strikes debt deal with Sri Lanka

China reached a tentative debt agreement with Sri Lanka, front-running separate talks the International Monetary Fund and other creditors are having with the South Asian nation and catching them by surprise.

The Times of India

‘Tight hugs, teary screams’: Cheng Lei releases first statement after release from detention in China

The Australian journalist was freed and is back home in Melbourne after being detained in August 2020 over national security-related accusations

The Guardian - AU

Japan public opinion turns most negative on China in 9 years

TOKYO: Japanese people’s views of China were the most negative since 2014 in a survey conducted by think tank Genron NPO in August and September.

The Times of India

German Brand Victoria Revived In China, New Simplee V7 Launched

Victoria seems to be undergoing a rebirth under Chinese ownership, with the new 2024 Simplee V7 unveiled during the CIMA Motor 2023 in Chongqing China.

RideApart

Russia fails in bid to return to UN’s Human Rights Council

Bulgaria and Albania win backing in secret vote for two Eastern European seats available on UN body.

Al Jazeera

California-based Navy sailor pleads guilty to providing sensitive military information to China

Federal prosecutors say a U.S. Navy sailor charged with providing sensitive military information to China has pleaded guilty to conspiring with a foreign intelligence officer and receiving a bribe

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Barchart

Stocks End Higher on an Improved Outlook for a Fed Pause

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.52%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.56%. Stocks on Tuesday posted moderate gains, with the...

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Stocks Gain on the Outlook for Pause in Fed Rate Hikes

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.71%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.48%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.83%. Stocks this morning are moderately higher, with the S&P...

Zenger

Myanmar Military Attack Leaves Dozens Dead At Refugee Camp

Myanmar military airstrike kills 30, including 13 children at refugee camp near China border

The Hindu

Trade and security ties with India gathering pace: Australian Speaker

Australia-India ties are strong, with security, trade, and people-to-people dimensions. Last year, the two countries signed an Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement. Australia is resetting its relationship with China, but respects India's decisions. Education is a key area for further strengthening ties, with a strong pipeline of Indian students coming…

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Al Jazeera

Israel-Gaza war: Which international actors can play peacemaker?

With the outbreak of an intensified war between Israel and Palestine, can mediation efforts help?

The Hindu

NewsClick row: Prabir Purkayastha, Amit Chakravarty sent to 10-day judicial custody

Court sends NewsClick founder, HR head to 10-day judicial custody over allegations of receiving money to spread pro-China propaganda. Prosecution sought 10 days custody, opposed by Purkayastha's counsel. Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested duo on Oct 3, conducted raids at 88 locations. Pleas challenging arrest, remand reserved by Delhi…

The Independent UK

Philippine diplomat witnessed Chinese ships' aggressive actions in disputed South China Sea

A senior Filipino diplomat known for his past expletive-laced tirade against China joined a coast guard trip to the disputed South China Sea last week and saw Beijing’s ships block and nearly collide with Philippine vessels, including one he was on

Barchart

Markets Today: Stocks Slightly Higher on Prospects of Additional China Stimulus

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.05%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.04%. Stock index futures this morning are slightly higher on the prospects for additional Chinese stimulus, which would be favorable for global growth after Bloomberg reported that...

The Conversation

Is Taiwan a country or not?

Defining what is and isn’t a country is a lot more complicated than many people would realize. Take the case of Taiwan.

The Independent UK

Chinese coast guard claims to have chased away Philippine navy ship from South China Sea shoal

China’s coast guard claims to have chased a Philippine navy ship from a disputed shoal in the South China Sea as tensions between the two countries over rich fishing areas escalate

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Climb on Dovish Fed Comments, PepsiCo Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are up +0.20%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are up +0.26% this morning as comments from Fed officials bolstered bets that the U.S. central bank may stand pat until year-end, while investors continued to evaluate the potential impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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