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Texts from China's alleged 'spy thriller' ring revealed

Alleged messages between a Beijing security official and Chinese citizens in Australia reveal what police argue is a foreign interference plot.

AAP

‘India moved faster in ripping China out of telecom, social media apps’: Biden-era US official

Biden-era US official Lindsey Ford has praised India’s swift crackdown on Chinese telecom gear and social media platforms, telling a Congressional hearing that New Delhi acted far more decisively than Western nations in countering Beijing’s technology footprint.

The Times of India

China’s Lunar New Year TV Show Becomes a Spectacle as Humanoid Robots Perform Kung Fu and Backflips

China’s biggest TV gala turned into a humanoid robot showcase with kung fu and backflips as Beijing pushes IPO hype and AI manufacturing dominance.

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From lion dances to 3v3 football: Robots steal the show at Beijing’s Lunar New Year fair

Developed by Chinese startups such as Booster Robotics, the AI-powered machines are part of a technology-themed temple fair in China.

Euronews

Missile message to Beijing? US to increase its fire power in Philippines

The US and Philippines are bolstering their defense in the South China Sea by deploying advanced missile systems. This move, aimed at deterring China's assertive actions, follows joint condemnation of Beijing's "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities." The allies are also increasing joint military drills and modernizing the Philippine armed…

The Times of India

Make Japan strong again: Sanae Takaichi’s plan to transform her country’s military

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) got a historic landslide victory in last week’s parliamentary elections.

The Conversation

The Air Here Can Kill, Welcome to the World’s Most Polluted Place

What Does “Most Polluted” Even Mean? It’s not like one place wins a forever trophy for being the worst, air quality rankings aren’t set in stone. Reports from groups like IQ Air track PM2.5 levels (fine particulate matter) over months or a year, comparing how often cities exceed safe limits…

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Why the UK has announced a border security deal with China – and what it could mean for small boat crossings

The UK’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, recently visited China to announce what was described as a reset in relations between London and Beijing. Among the economic and diplomatic announcements was a surprising element: a new agreement on border security.

The Conversation

When will British tourists be able to visit China visa-free?

Beijing says British passport holders will soon be able to enter without red tape

The Independent UK

Hollywood groups condemn ByteDance's AI video generator, claiming copyright infringement

A new artificial intelligence video generator from Beijing-based ByteDance, the creator of TikTok, is drawing the ire of Hollywood organizations

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Donald Trump and the climate crisis: the US is in reverse while China ploughs ahead

Editorial: The president’s destructive policies enrich fossil fuel billionaires, while Beijing has bet big on the green transition

The Guardian - UK

GB’s Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale make history with stunning Olympic gold in mixed snowboard cross

It was redemption for Bankes after heartbreaking early exits in the individual event in Beijing and Milano-Cortina and a historic first gold medal on snow for Team GB

The Independent UK

Snowing medals: Jakara glory secures record gold haul

Thanks to Jakara Anthony's gold, Australia has already exceeded its previous best Olympic Winter medal haul with the Milan-Cortina Games only half over.

AAP

'Plotting to split China through Taiwan': Beijing warns US interference could lead to confrontation

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi on Saturday warned the United States against its attempts to interfere in Taiwan, saying that such actions could lead to a confrontation between Beijing and Washington.

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Beijing pastry shop overrun by shoppers after Xi Jinping’s visit

Customers flock to Daoxiangcun to pick up cakes selected by the president during lunar new year tour around city

The Times of India

CIA sabotaging Chinese military? US releases video appealing to potential PLA spies; Beijing sees red

The CIA's new Chinese-language recruitment video, targeting China's military, has sparked outrage in Beijing. The clip depicts a PLA officer disillusioned by corruption, a theme echoed by recent purges of top generals. China vows "all necessary measures" against foreign espionage, escalating intelligence rivalry amid US efforts to rebuild its China…

Euronews

From Baikonur to Beijing: How Kazakhstan is carving out new space horizons

Kazakhstan is emerging as a regional hub for space, sharing technology, expertise, and talent, launching the Di’er-5 nanosatellite with China, and preparing to launch the Soyuz-5/Sunkar rocket.

The Guardian - UK

These charts show how Trump is isolating the US on the world stage

Analysis shows that the world is moving closer to China, as Trump’s isolationism rears its head at the United Nations

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The Times of India

Watch: CIA’s latest move to lure Chinese military officers to spy for US

The CIA has released a new Chinese-language video aimed at recruiting spies within China’s military, expanding its campaign to attract informants and drawing likely anger from Beijing.

The Independent UK

Japan detains Chinese fishing boat and its captain amid escalating tension

Although Japan has detained fishing boats from South Korea and Taiwan, this is the first case involving a Chinese vessel since 2022

The Guardian - UK

Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat inside its economic zone amid Beijing rift

Japan says vessel failed to comply with order to stop, with incident coming weeks after row with China over Taiwan

Euronews

Beijing stages molten iron fireworks show ahead of Lunar New Year

Residents in Beijing watched a traditional molten iron fireworks performance as part of celebrations leading up to the Lunar New Year.

The Independent UK

Taiwanese president names the countries that will be ‘next’ if China is allowed to invade

Taiwan will not be any country’s ‘bargaining chip’, island’s president says

The Independent UK

Taiwan's AI-powered economy soars in the shadow of bubble fears and China threats

Taiwan's economy is thriving thanks to the boom in artificial intelligence, driven by strong demand for computer chips and other products made by companies like TSMC and Foxconn

The Independent UK

How Bruce Mouat ‘rebounded’ from Winter Olympics heartbreak for shot at curling redemption

Just over 24 hours after he and Jen Dodds missed out on bronze in the mixed doubles, Mouat’s men’s side defeated China in their opener to set up a rematch against Sweden from the Beijing final

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