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Don’t Expect Much From Biden and Xi

Having nothing to write home about would be the preferred outcome for both sides.

Foreign Policy

Head of China’s state-backed Catholic church begins historic trip to Hong Kong

The head of the Catholic church in China has begun a trip to Hong Kong at the invitation of the city’s pope-appointed Roman Catholic cardinal, marking the first official visit by a Beijing bishop in history

The Independent UK

What do we know about forced labour in Xinjiang?

Beijing says labour transfers are poverty alleviation tool, but research raises concerns schemes are not voluntary

The Guardian - UK

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Xi-Biden meeting overshadowed by conflicts in Ukraine and Israel – and US stance on Taiwan

Chinese and US presidents meeting amid a deteriorating geopolitical climate, with the countries on opposing sides of two major conflicts

The Guardian - AU

What’s at stake when Biden and Xi hold rare face-to-face meeting this week?

Issues such as Taiwan, Israel’s war on Hamas, Russia’s assault on Ukraine and their bilateral trade are expected to dominate talks between two superpowers

The Independent UK

A fragile global economy is at stake as US and China seek to cool tensions at APEC summit

The United States and China are the two global economic heavyweights

The Independent UK

Ten years into China's Belt and Road, recipients are $1 trillion in the red

China is owed more than a trillion dollars through its Belt and Road Initiative, making it the biggest debt collector in the world, a report said this week. An estimated 80 percent of the loans support countries in financial distress.

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How two-faced Xi Jinping is exploiting war in Gaza to beget China’s new order

As with Ukraine, the Chinese president’s so-called neutrality is designed to advance his nation and make the US look weak

The Guardian - UK

Kamila Valieva doping verdict to be decided in January

No medals in the team event were ever awarded in Beijing

The Independent UK

Biden and Xi will meet in bid to ‘stabilise’ China-US relationship

The two leaders will meet on 15 November in the San Francisco Bay Area during next week’s Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting

The Independent UK

China has a history of being pro-Palestinian, but now faces diplomatic conundrum

Rivalry with US and current of antisemitism are running up against Beijing’s increasing closeness to Israel

The Guardian - UK

A top Chinese military official visits Moscow for talks on expanding ties

A senior Chinese military official is visiting Moscow and is hailing strong ties between the countries during a trip that underlined growing cooperation between them

The Independent UK

'Clear change in Australia's attitude': what mattered most to China about Anthony Albanese's visit

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese concluded his four-day visit to China, both countries agreed it was important to keep up the momentum in their steadily warming relations, while also expanding their areas of cooperation.

The Conversation

US plans to build a $553 million terminal at Sri Lanka's Colombo port in rivalry with China

The U.S. has announced plans to launch a $553-million project to build a new, deep-water shipping container terminal in the Port of Colombo as it competes with China in international development financing

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26 years ago, Howard chose fossil fuels over the Pacific. What will Albanese choose?

Hot on the heels of trips to Washington and Beijing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is now in the Cook Islands for the Pacific Island Forum. There, he will aim to strengthen relations with Pacific countries and reaffirm Australia’s place as a security partner of choice.

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese’s China trip is historic – but for Canberra not for Beijing

The first visit by an Australian PM in seven years was hailed an example of ‘win-win cooperation’ in China’s dutiful state media

The Guardian - AU

China and Australia agree to new multi-entry visa as Albanese touts improved relationship after thaw

The two countries also announce they will resume annual leaders meetings after Anthony Albanese’s trip – the first by an Australian prime minister since 2016

The Guardian - AU

‘Handsome boy’ Albanese may have managed to turn China’s iron fist into a velvet glove

Normal diplomatic conventions have been restored between Australia and China after years of spiralling contention. China clearly wants to re-engage and reset with the world

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The Independent UK

The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to China for tour marking 50 years since its historic 1973 visit

The Philadelphia Orchestra has returned to Beijing for a tour that will mark 50 years since its historic performance in China, the latest sign of improving ties between the two countries ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping

Al Jazeera

China and Australia look for ‘mutual benefit’ after years of animosity

Australian leader Anthony Albanese meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing with eye on improving relationship.

The Guardian - UK

China ‘world’s biggest debt collector’ as poorer nations struggle with its loans

Country, estimated to be owed up to $1.5trn, is increasing penalties for late payments and cutting back on infrastructure projects

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Albanese hails China visit, borrowers brace for rate hike, Trump on the stand

The prime minister says meeting Xi Jinping will ‘take forward’ relations with Beijing; RBA tipped to pile agony on financially stretched households

Foreign Policy

It’s Time to Talk About No First Use

Long a nonstarter in Washington, it may now be the best source of common ground with Beijing.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese in China: five things we learned from his talks with Xi Jinping

PM raises case of detained activist Yang Hengjun, Ukraine and trade – but specific outcomes are much harder to determine

The Independent UK

Australian PM meets Xi Jinping during historic China trip signalling thaw in frosty diplomatic ties

Australian PM invites Xi Jinping to Australia after ‘satisfying’ bilateral talks in China

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