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Austin urges united front in Asia to stop repeat of Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed to help Asian nations push back against what he said was Chinese “bullying,” describing the efforts as necessary to prevent a repeat of the Ukraine crisis in the Pacific.

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Texas judge halts 2 transgender child abuse probes

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Hong Kong school asks kids to isolate before possible Xi visit

In the latest sign that China President Xi Jinping will soon be making his first trip outside of the mainland in years, a Hong Kong school is asking some of its students to undergo a week-long hotel quarantine to greet visiting dignitaries for the city’s 25th anniversary of the city’s…

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China's Xi backs zero-COVID policy as Shanghai expands mass testing

President Xi Jinping said China must stick "unswervingly" to its zero-Covid strategy, as more than half of Shanghai's 25 million lockdown-weary residents gird Friday for a weekend virus testing drive. China is the last major economy still pursuing a policy of stamping out all outbreaks, wielding snap lockdowns, mass testing…

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Xi Jinping says ‘persistence is victory’ as Covid restrictions return to Shanghai and Beijing

Both cities back on high alert, with new lockdowns in Shanghai , and the shutdown of entertainment venues in Beijing

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China’s Southern Strategy

Beijing Is Using the Global South to Constrain America

Foreign Affairs

Chinese hackers targeted Russian defence data, report says

TEL AVIV: The emails landed March 23 in the inboxes of scientists and engineers at several of Russia’s military research and development institutes, purportedly sent by Russia’s Ministry of Health. They carried a subject line that offered seemingly tantalizing information about a “list of persons under U.S. sanctions for invading…

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China's economy faces obstacles despite end of Shanghai lockdown

SHANGHAI -- The lockdown imposed on Shanghai has been lifted after two months, but there is little likelihood of economic activity returning to normal in the immediate future. Although the administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping is scrambling to deal with the aftermath of an approach that prioritized "zero-COVID" policies…

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China's Russia dealings irk US, but don't breach sanctions

China’s support for Russia through oil and gas purchases is irking Washington and raising the risk of U.S. retaliation

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Shanghai revives after two-month COVID lockdown, wary of a new one

Shanghai sprung back to life on Wednesday after two months of bitter isolation under a ruthless COVID-19 lockdown, with shops reopening and people going back to offices, parks and markets, hoping to never go through a similar ordeal again.

Reuters

Li Keqiang: China’s sidelined premier back in the limelight

China’s No 2 has kept a low profile for most of his time in office but his re-emergence could signal deeper schisms.

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Xi Vows That China ‘Will Always Be a Good Friend’ of Pacific Island Countries

Chinese president makes comment in written address to China-Pacific foreign ministers following U.S. President Joe Biden’s Asia tour

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Celebrations at midnight as Shanghai reopens after draconian two-month COVID-19 lockdown

Small groups have gathered in Shanghai's former French Concession neighbourhood at midnight, whistling, shouting "ban lifted" and clinking glasses of champagne.

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After Two Months, a Scarred Shanghai’s COVID-19 Lockdown Ends

Following two months of frustration, despair and economic loss, Shanghai's draconian COVID-19 lockdown ended at midnight on Wednesday morning, prompting celebrations tempered with fear that an outbreak could return. Most of Shanghai's 25 million residents can now freely leave home, return to work, use public transport and drive their cars…

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After two months, a scarred Shanghai's COVID-19 lockdown ends

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As China’s Economy Falters, Be Careful What You Wish For

Why Western schadenfreude about Beijing’s economic troubles is misplaced.

Reuters

Xi says China to strengthen, broaden bilateral ties with Zambia

Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Zambian counterpart on a telephone call on Tuesday that China is willing to strengthen and broaden bilateral ties with Zambia, according to a Chinese state television report.

Los Angeles Times

Doyle McManus: To deter China on Taiwan, Biden needs to reassure

Last week, in an unscripted moment, President Joe Biden warned bluntly that if China invades Taiwan, the United States will come to the island's defense.

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China probe as 'sexually suggestive and pro-US' drawings found in kid's books

The Chinese government has started an investigation after books deemed to be "sexually suggestive and pro-United States" were being used in the country's primary schools

Al Jazeera

Meeting John Lee, China’s Xi welcomes ‘new chapter’ for Hong Kong

Lee is the first security chief to hold Hong Kong’s top job with previous leaders mostly business tycoons.

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China’s Xi exalts next Hong Kong chief on national security

Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Hong Kong’s next leader for defending national security and upholding stability at their first meeting since John Lee was selected as chief executive earlier this month.

Reuters

China is willing to work with Pacific Island nations for a 'shared future'- President Xi

China will always be a good friend of Pacific Island countries no matter how the international situation changes, China's President Xi Jinping said on Monday in a written address to a meeting of China-Pacific foreign ministers. 　　

The Hindu

Building peace and prosperity with strong BRICS

The BRICS partnership is ‘walking together to walk far’ to build a community with a shared future for mankind

The Guardian - UK

China funnels its overseas aid money into political leaders’ home provinces

Schools and airports help the leaders of countries that receive cash from Beijing tighten their grip on power, a new book claims

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Bachelet tells China anti-terror actions must respect rights

The United Nation’s top human rights official said any actions by China’s government to address alleged terrorism and reverse what Beijing terms radicalism must not come at the expense of human rights.

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