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The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Anger in China over plan to use cities as ‘moat’ to save Beijing from floods

Communist party secretary for Hebei made comments after visiting flood-hit areas earlier this week

The Guardian - UK

China floods threaten downstream cities as tens of thousands evacuated

Typhoon Doksuri is wreaking havoc as it turns streets into rushing rivers and displaces thousands across east Asia.

Al Jazeera

Deadly flooding in China worsens as rescues continue and areas downriver brace for high water

Heavy rain and high water levels of China's northeastern rivers are threatening cities downstream, prompting the evacuation of thousands

The Independent UK

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Hong Kong targets exiles’ loved ones as crackdown turns to old CCP playbook

Hong Kong authorities are targeting the relatives of activists overseas in latest sign of alignment with mainland China.

Al Jazeera

Xi Jinping’s spent two days outside China in 2023 as problems mount

BEIJING: Two days is all President Xi Jinping has spent outside his country this year, as mounting domestic problems from a faltering economy to rare political scandals demand the Chinese leader’s attention at home.

The Times of India

Beijing records heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years

The Times of India

Highway bridge in northern China collapses due to flash floods and casualties are unknown

A highway bridge in northern China has collapsed due to flash floods triggered by heavy rains, and two cars have fallen into the river

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Aftermath of Typhoon Doksuri brought Beijing floods, meteorologists explain

Rising ocean temperatures caused by climate crisis are also said to be causing China’s extreme weather

The Guardian - UK

China floods have left at least 20 dead

Beijing's rainfall is the heaviest recorded in 140 years, reaching nearly 30 inches between Saturday and Wednesday. The downpours have triggered landslides and floods. Thousands have been evacuated.

WEKU

Where are the headquarters of the world’s biggest companies? A few global cities are major corporate magnets

The rise of China has made Beijing the biggest hub for the Fortune Global 500.

Fortune

Beijing Rules by Bethany Allen review – a new world order

How China is wielding power and influence beyond its own borders, exploiting western naivety and greed

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping overhauls leadership of China’s elite nuclear force

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping has overhauled the military leadership managing China’s nuclear arsenal amid reports of a corruption probe in the rocket force that would play a key role in case of an invasion of Taiwan.

The Times of India

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.89% on Wednesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.35%

Caixin Global

China’s heaviest rains in 140 years kill at least 20, leave 27 missing

Tropical Storm Doksuri has been dumping heavy rains across China since Saturday.

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The Guardian - UK

How can the west best tackle the threat from China? First, it must stop panicking

An MPs’ report on Chinese intentions credits President Xi with a flattering level of strategic nous. The real problems lie closer to home, says former diplomat Kerry Brown

The Guardian - UK

Chinese firefighter ‘dies heroic death’ as Beijing reports heaviest rain in 140 years

Extreme weather comes as China’s foreign ministry denies reports that it obstructed discussions on climate crisis at G20 meetings

The Independent UK

29 inches of rain from Saturday to Wednesday was Beijing's heaviest rainfall in 140 years

China’s capital has recorded its heaviest rainfall in 140 years over the past few days

Al Jazeera

US formally invites China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Washington

Washington says invite extended to Wang’s predecessor in June was officially transferred to Beijing’s new top diplomat.

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Evening Standard

Severe flooding kills at least 20 and affects 500,000 in Beijing

Rare heavy rainfall led to flooding in the mountains surrounding the Chinese capital

Zenger

Torrential Flooding Hits China As Typhoon Doksuri Wreaks Havoc

Thousands evacuated as Beijing faces worst floods in a decade while another typhoon looms

The Independent UK

11 dead and 27 missing in flooding around Beijing after days of rain, Chinese state media report

Chinese state media report 11 people have died and 27 are missing as rains flood the capital, Beijing, and the mountains surrounding it

The Independent UK

Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng says Beijing has invested $25.4 billion dollars in Pakistan in the past ten years under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, or CPEC package

The Independent UK

Stock market today: European shares open mixed after Asia rallies on hopes for Chinese stimulus

Shares have opened mixed in Europe after most Asian markets logged gains on hopes for more stimulus from Beijing for the sluggish Chinese economy

The Times of India

Thousands flee their homes as heavy rain lashes Beijing

The Guardian - UK

The New China Playbook by Keyu Jin review – the bright side of Beijing

The well-connected LSE scholar sheds light on the Chinese economic model but omits anything politically contentious in her attempt to demystify the country

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