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G20 summit: China digs in on Ukraine, climate even in Xi Jinping's absence

China is emerging as a block on negotiations in the run-up to a meeting of Group of 20 leaders, with the UK accusing Beijing of obstructing measures to tackle climate change and refusing to back language condemning Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The Times of India

Backsliding democracy as host, deepening divide, impact on poor: Global media’s G20 scepticism

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Newslaundry

G20 leaders gather in India minus China's Xi and Russia's Putin

G20 leaders began to descend on New Delhi Friday, hoping to make progress on trade, climate and a host of other global problems despite the Chinese and Russian presidents skipping the summit.

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G20: Xi Jinping's snub of summit the latest in escalation of ambition between two assertive powers

It might be tempting to connect Xi Jinping’s refusal to attend the G20 summit in India with continuing border tensions. These reached a peak recently when China released an “official map” claiming as its territory several areas that have long been a matter of contention between the two countries.

The Conversation

Marise Payne to quit parliament – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.18% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.38%

Caixin Global

Ex-Senior Supreme Court Official Probed in Anti-Graft Campaign

Zheng Xuelin, former head of a division at China’s top court, is suspected of ‘serious violations of discipline and law,’ a common euphemism for corruption

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Many unhappy returns: why Asian immigrant cinema is challenging the meaning of home

From Crazy Rich Asians to new romance Past Lives, a raft of recent movies has featured reconnections with distant homelands – deftly addressing complex questions around diaspora and identity

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong swamped by record rain flooding roads and subway stations

Record-breaking rainfall in Hong Kong and southern China has flooded streets and subway stations, halting transportation and forcing schools to close.

Evening Standard

India needs to grow at 8-9% for 20 years to become developed country by 2047: Deloitte’s Romal Shetty

India needs to grow at 8-9% for the next 20 years to become a developed nation by 2047 as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Deloitte South Asia CEO Romal Shetty said.

The Hindu

Albanese’s China trip suggests a smoother relationship rather than a cosy one

A key calculation of the Australian PM’s team is that dialogue is of value, even if both sides agree to disagree

The Guardian - AU

India’s military studying options for any China war on Taiwan

NEW DELHI: India is studying possible responses to a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan following discreet inquiries from the US on how the South Asian nation could contribute in the event of a war, according to senior Indian government officials.

The Times of India

Why is Xi Jinping missing the G20?

China’s leader will not attend the meeting in Delhi, prompting speculation over tensions with India, pressing domestic issues and a tactical retreat

The Guardian - AU

Rain pouring onto Hong Kong and southern China floods city streets and subway stations

Rain pouring onto Hong Kong and southern China overnight flooded city streets and some subway stations, halting transportation and forcing schools to close

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Asian Games set to go in China with more athletes than the Olympics but the same political intrigue

The Asian Games are set to go in China

Al Jazeera

Solomon Islands police deny China shipped guns, following Al Jazeera report

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says replica firearms incapable of firing live rounds.

The Independent UK

India seeking greater voice for developing world at G20, but Ukraine war may overshadow talks

It’s never been easy for the leaders of the world’s largest economies to find common ground, but the global ramifications of Russia’s war on Ukraine mean even greater challenges for meaningful agreement at the Group of 20 meeting this year

The Independent UK

Biden, Modi look to continue tightening US-India relations amid shared concerns about China

President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are putting in plenty of time cultivating their relationship

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France 24

Indonesia's leader calls for peaceful solutions to conflicts at ASEAN summit

Indonesia's president issued a stark warning Thursday after wrapping up a summit of Southeast Asian countries that was joined by China, the United States and Russia, saying “we will be destroyed” unless conflicts are resolved.

The Guardian - AU

Competition over the South China Sea explained in 30 seconds

China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan all have claims over the area, and tensions often threaten to boil over

Caixin Global

Weekly Must-Read: Why China’s Efforts to Juice Stocks Typically Don’t Last

Measures including cutting the stamp duty on trades and slowing the pace of IPOs are mostly seen as a short-term shot in the arm for sentiment

The Hindu

Morning Digest | African Union to join G-20 as Sherpas reach a deal; Delhi may turn venue for dialogue on reviving the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

Zenger

Paul Krugman Warns Of ‘Very Nasty Fall’ For China

Unless the Xi Jinping-led administration returns to its communist roots, China's economy could experience a serious downturn.

Reason

Politicians Say They Want To Fight Climate Change. So Why Are They Fighting China on Electric Vehicles?

Rather than posing a national security threat, the growth of China's E.V. industry is an opportunity for global innovation.

Barchart

Dollar Gains on U.S. Economic Strength and Yuan Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose +0.18% and posted a 5-3/4 month high. Thursday’s U.S. economic news that showed an unexpected decline in weekly jobless claims and an upward revision to Q2 labor costs are hawkish for Fed policy and bullish for the dollar. Also, pessimism in China’s economic...

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