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As Beijing swelters, activists hope the heat will prompt climate action

Despite record temperatures, some Chinese people are yet to connect the extreme heat to the climate crisis, something activists want to change

The Guardian - UK

Hipkins in China: Swimming in the deep end

The “boy from the Hutt” has pinched himself at every turn from Beijing’s Great Hall of the People to the iconic Bund in Shanghai. Chris Hipkins didn’t arrive a natural diplomat, but as political editor Jo Moir observes he will leave a much better one

Newsroom.co.nz

Yes, Xi Jinping Is A Dictator

What’s Xi Jinping getting his knickers in a knot about?

Zenger

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China unlikely to be worried by ‘weaker Putin’ post Wagner revolt

‘New era’ ties likely to continue given China and Russia’s shared concerns, with Beijing the power in the relationship.

Al Jazeera

Billionaires and bureaucrats mobilize China for AI race with US

China’s tech sector has a new obsession: competing with U.S. titans like Google and Microsoft Corp. in the breakneck global artificial intelligence race.

Tribune News Service

Political skeleton rattles PM's Beijing day

Wherever Chris Hipkins looks lately he finds himself having to clean up a mess that happened on his predecessor’s watch, writes political editor Jo Moir.

Newsroom.co.nz

China in focus as EU leaders prepare for key summit

Leaders of the European Union’s member states will meet in Brussels this week to discuss the bloc’s ties with China.

Al Jazeera

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China says West's economic de-risking is a 'false proposition'

Chinese Premier Li Qiang slammed efforts in the West to "de-risk" their economies as a "false proposition" on Tuesday, hitting back against US and EU policy aimed at reducing their reliance on China.

Radio France Internationale

Biden administration mulling new restrictions on AI chip exports to China, report says

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Washington is looking to further restrict the exports of artificial intelligence chips to China. The United States is concerned that Beijing could use American-made technology to develop weapons or increase its hacking abilities. Also in this edition: UK food retailers face tough questions…

France 24

Chinese billionaires go all-in on AI

China’s tech sector has a new obsession: competing with US titans like Google and Microsoft in the breakneck global artificial intelligence "arms race".

Bangkok Post

Hipkins meets Xi Jinping: behind the handshakes, NZ walks an increasingly fine line with China

Chris Hipkins anticipated a “diplomatic” meeting with Xi Jinping. The Chinese leader said he placed “great importance” on the relationship with New Zealand. Both businesslike, Hipkins made sure to stress his country was open for business too.

The Conversation

NZ keeps 'friend and partner' status with China

Chris Hipkins' refusal to follow the lead of the US and characterise Xi as a ‘dictator' has certainly been noticed in Beijing, writes political editor Jo Moir.

Newsroom.co.nz

Taiwan Foreign Minister Warns Of Serious Threat From Xi’s Military Ambitions

Taiwan emboldened by Ukraine's determination to protect sovereignty, says foreign minister.

Zenger

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins visits China to boost economic ties

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has discussed his country’s interest in boosting economic ties with China during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

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India inaugurates New Delhi Hall at SCO Secretariat in Beijing; EAM Jaishankar says it depicts ‘mini-India’

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated an exquisitely designed ‘New Delhi Hall’ at the SCO Secretariat in Beijing, which he said depicts a “mini-India” and will foster a better understanding of the country’s culture.

Al Jazeera

‘Don’t see why not’: China envoy on backing Ukraine’s ’91 borders

China’s EU envoy, Fu Cong, says Beijing respects the territorial integrity of all countries and stands for peace.

The Independent UK

In China, muted reaction to revolt in Russai belies anxiety over war, global balance of power

China’s muted reaction to the Wagner mercenary group uprising against Russia’s military belies Beijing’s growing anxieties over the war in Ukraine and how this affects the global balance of power

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping praises ‘great importance’ of China-New Zealand relations

Amid rising global tensions, Chinese leader tells PM, Chris Hipkins, his visit to Beijing is meaningful

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Bangkok Post

China censors top financial pundit over economy comments

BEIJING: A prominent Chinese financial journalist who has compared the country's economic problems to the Great Depression has been banned from social media.

Newsroom.co.nz

PM not expecting repeat of Mahuta 'haranguing' in China

Chris Hipkins will be in full diplomat-mode for his first face-to-face with China's President Xi after a reportedly robust meeting between their respective foreign ministers earlier this year.

Los Angeles Times

Doyle McManus: Blinken tried to build a floor under US-China relations. He may have to keep doing it

When Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken went to Beijing last week to try to repair the frayed relationship between the United States and China, both sides kept expectations low.

Tribune News Service

Xi’s bet on Putin looks even more risky after Russian rebellion

Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, Xi Jinping’s gamble on a “no limits” friendship with Vladimir Putin has looked like it could backfire. This weekend’s brief uprising against Moscow again underscored the risks facing the Chinese leader.

The Guardian - UK

Xi weighs up support for Putin after rebellion

Beijing’s support for Moscow is based on pragmatism and ideology, with China’s most powerful ally damaged by recent events

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: China downplays Russia turmoil; Taylor Swift presale hiccup; and rain coming to eastern Australia

Officials in Beijing have described aborted rebellion by Wagner group as Moscow’s ‘internal affairs’

Al Jazeera

Russia’s ‘internal affair’: China plays down Wagner mutiny impact

Beijing stresses ‘national stability’ as state media reports the collapse of the Wagner revolt strengthened Putin.

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