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Hundreds protest China’s zero-Covid policy in London as demonstrations held around world

China is witnessing widespread protests on a scale unprecedented since the Chinese army crushed the 1989 pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square

Evening Standard

Beijing maintains zero-COVID policies despite unprecedented protests

State media continued to praise zero-COVID measures on Monday, signaling no change in official policy.

Axios

Satellite constellation to be launched to support counterattack capabilities

A network of 50 small satellites working together in space will be developed for Japan's defense. The first of these satellites is expected to be launched as soon as fiscal 2024, in line with the possession of counterattack capabilities to strike enemy missile launch sites for the purpose of self-defense,…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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China says unaware of issue after Vatican complains about bishops pact

China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it was unaware "of the specific issue" after the Vatican accused Chinese authorities of violating a bilateral pact on the appointment of bishops by installing one in a diocese not recognised by the Holy See.

Reuters

UK warns China after BBC journalist ‘beaten’ by police during protests

Grant Shapps said there was ‘no excuse’ for the treatment of Edward Lawrence by Chinese authorities.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong's top court rejects bid to block British lawyer from defending democrat Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong's top court ruled on Monday that a British lawyer can represent pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai in a national security trial, rejecting an appeal by the government to bar foreigner lawyers from such cases.

Reuters

Türkiye Demands that China Clarify Circumstances of Fire in Xinjiang

Türkiye demanded that China clarify the circumstances of the deadly fire that broke out in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, killing ten people. "We are deeply saddened to learn that a fire which broke out in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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China's Xi faces public anger over draconian 'zero COVID'

Barely a month after granting himself a third five-year term as China's leader, Xi Jinping is facing a wave of public anger over his draconian “zero COVID" policy

The Independent UK

China Arrests BBC Journalist Covering Covid Protests

The BBC said on Sunday one of its journalists in China had been arrested and beaten by police while covering protests against the country's zero-Covid policy. Hundreds of people took to the streets in China's major cities on Sunday in a rare outpouring of public anger against the state, AFP…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China says BBC reporter did not identify himself as a journalist

China's foreign ministry said on Monday that a BBC reporter did not identify himself as a journalist, after the BBC said he was detained by police during protest coverage in Shanghai.

Reuters

Xi Jinping hit by ‘extraordinary’ civil unrest over zero China’s Covid policy

Xi Jinping has been hit by “extraordinary” civil unrest in China driven by “fear, fatigue and anger” over his zero Covid policy and lockdown restrictions.

Evening Standard

Bilateral training exercise 'Austra Hind 22' to start today

NEW DELHI: A bilateral training exercise between armies of India and Australia will kick-start in Rajasthan on Monday, the defence ministry said.

The Times of India

Protests across China as anger mounts over zero-Covid policy

SHANGHAI: Hundreds of people took to the streets in China's major cities on Sunday to protest against the country's zero-Covid policy, in a rare outpouring of public anger against the state.

Bangkok Post

Clashes in Shanghai as protests over zero-Covid policy grip China

Beijing, Chengdu and Wuhan see demonstrations as anger over Xi Jinping’s strict Covid policies builds, in a test for the Communist party

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Prime Minister Sunak says UK's 'golden era' with China is over

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday that the so-called "golden era" of relations with China was over, saying Beijing's systemic challenge to Britain's interests and values was growing more acute.

Wales Online

Sunak pledges to stand up for British values in foreign policy speech

The Prime Minister's first major foreign policy speech will see him distance himself from Boris Johnson’s approach

Daily Mirror

Post-Brexit trade deal with Japan branded failure as exports plummet

The agreement, signed by Liz Truss in October 2020, was hailed as "historic" and Ms Truss claimed it would add billions to the UK economy - but now Labour has hit out at ministers

The National (Scotland)

'Poorer Together, not Better Together': Anger at Japan trade deal failure

THE UK’s “landmark” post-Brexit trade deal with Japan has led to falling exports, new figures have revealed.

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Cuba wins China debt relief, new funds

China has agreed to restructure Cuban debt and provide new trade and investment credits to the beleaguered Caribbean Island nation after a meeting in Peking between the two Communist countries’ leaders.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan elections set stage for tighter presidential race in 2024

Taiwan is set for a more contentious presidential race focused on rising tensions with China, after low turnout in local elections handed China-skeptic President Tsai Ing-wen’s party historic losses.

Reuters

Japan PM Kishida's approval hits new low after ministers resign

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's public support slipped to a new low in a poll published on Sunday, as a series of cabinet resignations has compounded anger over the ruling party's ties to a controversial religious group.

Dynamite News

Anti-Lockdown Protests Intensify In China As COVID Cases Hit Record High

Rare public protests opposing China's stringent Covid lockdowns intensified in the country, while coronavirus cases continue to rise sharply with close to 40,000 infections reported on Sunday. Read on for details:

The Times of India

Egypt president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations

NEW DELHI: Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations in January 2023.

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on Britain’s feeble response to China’s assault on human rights

Xi Jinping’s repressive policy on dissent in the former colony is starting to resemble a vendetta as Jimmy Lai faces a new trial

Wales Online

Anti-Covid protests in China triggered by deadly fire

Police used pepper spray to stop around 300 protesters who had gathered in Shanghai

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