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Jailed Aussie academic on PM's radar for China trip

The sons of an Australian man jailed in China have heard from the prime minister after urging him to pressure Beijing for their father's release.

AAP

Almost 40% think Australia should dump US alliance if Donald Trump returns as president, poll finds

Survey finds 47% believe Aukus locks Australia in to supporting the US in an armed conflict, while concern about conflict with China has fallen

The Guardian - AU

Philippines says its ships have ‘every right’ to be near Scarborough Shoal

Senior official calls on China to stop ‘creating unnecessary tensions’ and respect the law.

Al Jazeera

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Russia’s Shoigu claims US fuelling tension to uphold ‘global dominance’

Speaking at security forum in Beijing, defence minister warns of growing risk of confrontation.

Al Jazeera

PM talks up trade breakthrough ahead of China trip

With removing trade blockages high on the agenda, Anthony Albanese says he won't avoid the difficult questions when he meets with China's president.

AAP

China's declining aid to Pacific islands increasingly goes to allies, think tank reports

An Australian think tank says Beijing has increasingly targeted its South Pacific political allies with its shrinking aid budget as interest wanes in Chinese credit and competition grows with the United States for influence in the region

The Independent UK

Australia’s support to Pacific surges as China focuses on ‘friendly’ states, aid map shows

Lowy Institute report finds Canberra has become leading source of loans to region while Beijing’s financing is ‘strategically targeted’

The Guardian - AU

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China fetes American veterans of World War II known as 'Flying Tigers' in a bid to improve ties

China has feted two American veterans of World War II as Beijing and Washington look to past collaboration for inspiration to deal with today's strained ties

The Independent UK

China holds major financial conference as leaders maneuver to get slowing economy back on track

China’s leaders are expected to search for ways to mend the country's fractured property market, create jobs for millions of unemployed youths and spur faster growth in a meeting that reportedly began Monday in Beijing

The Independent UK

At China military forum, Russian defense minister accuses the US of fueling geopolitical tensions

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says the United States is fueling geopolitical tensions to uphold its “hegemony,” and he warns of the risk of confrontation between major countries

The Independent UK

US vows to support ‘free media’ in Pacific as concern over China influence grows

Washington will look to partner with Pacific media sector, top official tells the Guardian

The Guardian - AU

Why the rusting wreck of a second world war ship is so important to China

The Sierra Madre, deliberately marooned by the Philippines in 1999, is crumbling but repair is being made impossible by an effective blockade by Beijing

The Guardian - AU

Optimism China might lift more export trade bans

There is growing optimism China could lift further tariffs on Australian products as Anthony Albanese prepares to visit the country.

AAP

Can Europe's Global Gateway out-rival China's Belt and Road?

This week the EU invited 16 leaders from the developing world to mark the first Global Gateway forum – Brussels' answer to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, a massive project aimed at building infrastructure across the globe and gaining political influence.

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Al Jazeera

Will the Israel-Hamas war upend China’s Middle East ambitions?

The war threatens to thwart Beijing’s hopes of emerging as a key mediator and alternative to the US in the region.

The Guardian - AU

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping meeting a step closer, says US

US president and senior aides meet with Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, after which White House says it is ‘working towards’ top-level talks

Al Jazeera

Biden and Xi expected to meet next month after high-level US-China meetings

Promises of a meeting between the two leaders follows a trip to Washington by Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

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China's economy displayed robust growth in the third quarter, underscoring Beijing's resolute commitment to achieving its annual growth target of 5%. Thus, it could be wise to scoop up shares of resilient China stocks LexinFintech Holdings (LX), X Financial (XYF), and Tarena International (TEDU), which exhibit solid growth potential. Read…

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The Conversation

Taliban: why China wants them as a friend and not as a foe

The Taliban’s presence at the massive October jamboree in Beijiing to celebrate the 10th year of China’s ambitious trade plan, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is part of Beijing’s regional strategy.

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan election may open window for better China ties, report says

International Crisis Group urges all parties including US to re-establish a baseline level of trust

The Conversation

Ping-pong diplomacy: Australian table tennis players return to China, five decades after historic tour

This week, two of the original members of Australia’s 1971 “ping-pong diplomacy” team are returning to Beijing to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

The Conversation

Ukraine recap: future of US support for Kyiv in question as Israel conflict reshapes Washington's priorities

There was some worrying news for Volodymyr Zelensky this week when the US House of Representatives finally elected a new speaker. Mike Johnson, a Republican congressman from Louisiana, has consistently opposed US funding for the Ukrainian war effort. Now he’s the second most powerful man in US politics behind the…

The Independent UK

China says it wants to bolster climate cooperation with US as California Gov. Newsom visits Beijing

China’s Environment Minister Huang Runqiu says his country wants to strengthen cooperation with the U.S. to combat climate change

The Guardian - UK

Orbán is lonelier than ever on the European stage – but he’s still got cards to play

The defeat of Poland’s Law and Justice party and Turkey moving towards ratifying Sweden’s Nato bid have further isolated Hungary’s PM

AAP

Joe Biden issues warning to Australia over China

As Anthony Albanese prepares to jet to China, US President Joe Biden has urged Australia to "trust, but verify" when dealing with Beijing.

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